Solar Eclipse on October 14: What you Need to Know
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 9, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Hey there, sky gazers! It’s time to get ready for what’s on the horizon: one of the few solar eclipses we’ll experience in the United States this century! A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes..
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Tricks to Treat Yourself to a Fun and Frugal Costume This Halloween
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 2, 2023 8:15:00 AM
The leaves are changing, the beanies are out, and the smell of pumpkin spice is beginning to hover in the air. These telltale signs can mean only one thing: Halloween is just around the corner...
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National Roadkill Day: An Annual Reminder to Save Animal Lives
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 25, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Why did the wild animal cross the road? The answer; to migrate, collect food or respond to habitat stresses! Unfortunately, crossing a road is not a simple task or a punchline to a joke for wildlife...
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What is Aridification and How is it Affecting the Southwest?
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 18, 2023 8:15:00 AM
It's coming to the end of summer here in Vail, and as life goes in the mountains, winter already feels like it's on the horizon. This last winter saw parts of Colorado reaching record-breaking..
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The bugle of the male elk is considered by some to be one of the most magical calls in nature, and considered by others to be one of the more haunting. Most commonly heard around dusk and dawn..
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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
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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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