How mycelium helps a forest ecosystem communicate underground
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 4, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Legend has it that trees talk to each other. You might have even pondered if a falling tree goes unnoticed in an otherwise empty forest. This magical image of talking trees—seen in movies, mythology,..
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Evening Light pollution and night time bird migrations
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 28, 2023 8:15:00 AM
You’ve probably heard the saying, “the early bird gets the worm”, commonly used to reference people with an affinity for morning productivity. The phrase originates from our feathered neighbors who..
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Understanding Mosquitoes and Why they Suck
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 7, 2023 8:15:00 AM
After the frigid winters of Colorado, the warm relief of the summer sun breathes life into our mountains. With it brings the many pleasures of hiking, rafting, swimming and outdoor concerts, but also..
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Odds are that if you are reading this, you are using your sense of vision. In fact, 80% of the sensory information we take in at any given moment is obtained through our eyes. Most sight is created..
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The Magical Science Behind Rainbow Formation
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 24, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Kermit The Frog once posed the question, “Why are there so many songs about rainbows, and what’s on the other side?” The arrival of monsoon season in the Four Corners states brings daily afternoon..
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How to Identify the Snakes of Eagle County
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 17, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Imagine you’re hiking your favorite trail through the montane shrublands and hear a small rustle in the vegetation by your feet. You immediately freeze in your tracks and concentrate on the ground..
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How Rocky Mountain Wildlife Cools Down
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 10, 2023 8:15:00 AM
As the scorching summer heat takes hold, our bodies activate a remarkable mechanism to cool down—sweating. While humans rely on sweating to regulate our body temperature, the diverse wildlife who..
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Fireworks: A Timeless Tradition or Time to Go?
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 3, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Considered by many to be a feat of modern engineering, fireworks have actually been around for thousands of years. The dazzling and colorful displays that light up the night sky are an integral part..
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How to Protect Yourself from Widowmakers
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 26, 2023 8:15:00 AM
It’s almost hiking season in beautiful Colorado. As with any form of recreation, there are inherent risks with hiking that we need to be aware of while we are enjoying time outdoors. It is important..
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What the Heck are Tardigrades?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 19, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Have you ever heard of an animal that can survive in boiling water, in below freezing temperatures and even in the depths of space? Well if not, then you should probably learn about the microscopic..
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Pride in the Wild: Queer Ecology & Queerness in Nature
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 12, 2023 8:15:00 AM
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a month that celebrates queer identity and honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which catalyzed the Gay Rights Movement in the United States. Pride is..
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Why are Boreal Toads Endangered Species?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 5, 2023 8:15:00 AM
When the topic of wildlife conservation and management is discussed, it is often the large and charismatic animals that attract the most attention. But many of our smaller mountain residents have..
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