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?
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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?
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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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June 1st is National Dinosaur Day and I am sure when I say the word dinosaur; you have an image of your favorite ancient reptile in mind. Whether it be a giant herbivore like the Brachiosaurus or a..
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Fertilizer 101– How to help your garden grow this summer...
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Walking Mountains Science Center on May 22, 2023 8:15:00 AM
It’s been a very long winter here in Eagle County, and it’s time to consider how you’re going to help your plants thrive this summer. Almost more important than providing sun and water to your plants..
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Happy Mother’s Day! Today we thank all of the powerful women that have shaped so many lives. From making sure our bellies are full to protecting us from the outside world, there is so much to be..
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Bats and White Nose Syndrome in Colorado
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Walking Mountains Science Center on May 8, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Chiroptera, commonly known as bats, is the second most diverse mammalian order. These flying mammals present 1,232 species. Colorado hosts a considerably diverse array of bat species. Eighteen..
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Here in Colorado, we love our furry companions, but pet ownership comes with some responsibilities. Picking up after your dog is one of them. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association,..
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Are you the kind of person who stares up at the sky to watch clouds drift by and sees more than just a fluffy white mass? Do you find yourself lost in daydreams while imagining shapes and creatures..
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Why is April’s meteor shower called Lyrids?
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 17, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Next week is the start of one of the oldest recorded galactic events of the year! The Lyrids meteor shower is one of the oldest known meteor showers on Earth and has been observed for almost 2,700..
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