As we prepare to watch manmade fireworks light up the skies in the upcoming nights, there’s another fireworks show coming up that we might not be thinking about. And today, June 30, happens to be a..
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Summer is here, meaning the outdoor activities and sun are strong in Colorado! As the heat and adventure settle in, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are ready for all that is ahead...
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There is no single, correct way to be a mother. You might need to have more control over your child’s activities, or you might feel comfortable being laid-back, or maybe you just leave them in a..
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Sometimes, everything seems to align. Consider this season, spring, and all of the new life and rebirth that we see around us alongside the holidays of the season, Easter and Passover. Both holidays..
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We have all seen their mysterious black figures soar across the sky and heard their loud “caws” from near and far. But have you ever thought about why crows seem to be everywhere in North America?
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March 20 marked the vernal equinox, meaning that every place on Earth experienced a 12 hour day. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, our days will continue to grow longer until June 21, the..
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New and Improved Symbol of St. Patrick’s Day: Cabbage
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 15, 2019 10:00:00 AM
This St. Patrick’s Day, you will be flooded with images of four-leaf clovers and leprechauns. Your diet may consist of primarily chocolate coins and Guinness, but this St. Patrick’s Day we need to..
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Bristlecone pine trees, resilient to all but climate change
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 15, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Winter continues to hold us fast in its embrace. Some of us may be looking forward to the coming spring when days get longer and the alpine releases much of its snow, but for some members of our..
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Sunday was National Random Acts of Kindness Day. Random acts of kindness can go a long way. But what if you were to show your random act of kindness to an individual who could never return the favor?..
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Where are the Lynx?The Canada lynx is protected under the Endangered Species Act, which makes encountering one in the wild an extremely unusual occurrence, especially here in Colorado. The lynx by..
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I want to take you homeI won’t do you no harm, noYou’ve got to be all mine, all mineOoh, foxy lady – Jimi Hendrix
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Imagine driving down I-70 near East Vail and catching a glimpse of a large tan mammal with a white rump standing on the side of the road. You think it’s just another mule deer but after a double..
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