Walking Mountains

Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
Recent Posts
Growing Resilient Lawns for Mountain Landscapes
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 31, 2025 9:15:00 AM
If you’ve tried to grow a lawn in Eagle County, you know how hard it is to keep your greenery flourishing through our unique and sometimes difficult landscape! The popular lawn plant used widely..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Sustainability Tips
What Happens When Organic Material Goes to the Landfill vs. the Compost Facility Have you ever considered what happens to the materials you throw out in your garbage can? Where do they go and what..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Sustainability Tips
Spring Equinox: Awakening Nature from its Winter Slumber
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 17, 2025 9:15:00 AM
In Colorado, the vernal equinox holds deep significance as it marks the transition from winter to spring in the high-altitude landscapes of the western slope. Rooted in ancient traditions and..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Daylight-Saving— Should we be done with this already?
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 10, 2025 9:15:00 AM
Today, Sunday, March 9th, we will turn our clocks forward one hour (or, as is the case with our smart devices, wake to them magically adjusted). Whether it stems from sleep-deprived frustration,..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Gutsy Galliforms: Special Digestion Helps Birds Brave the Winter
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 3, 2025 9:15:00 AM
When summer’s bounty of bugs, seeds, and nectar starts to wane, most birds in Colorado seek warmer climes with good food to offer. But one group of birds sticks it out year-round, subsisting on..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Resident Artists: A Change of Tune with the Seasons
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Feb 24, 2025 9:15:00 AM
Much like how the colors in our landscapes change from season to season, you may have also noticed a shift throughout the year in the colors we see fly past us or dazzle the trees and shrubs. Eagle..
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Topics: Curious Nature
The White River National Forest, a sprawling expanse of peaks, valleys, and rivers nestled within the Colorado Rockies, stands as a living testament to the conservation vision of President Theodore..
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Topics: Curious Nature
It’s a well-known fact that chocolate is a universally loved treat. Unfortunately, the cocoa industry isn’t always as sweet as the chocolate we consume. Many different environmental impacts come with..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Tu BiShvat, the Jewish New Year for the Trees: Celebrating trees beyond Arbor Day
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Feb 3, 2025 9:15:00 AM
Even this deep into winter, the trees are one of my favorite parts of our mountains. Stands of towering, majestic aspens, their greenish-white bark stark against thick green grass or blending into a..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Engaging Eagle Valley Youth in Arctic Ocean Science Exploration
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Jan 27, 2025 9:15:00 AM
Young people in the Eagle Valley are actively learning about the Arctic Ocean by engaging with a long-term monitoring project in the Arctic. Fifth graders from Gypsum Elementary, high school students..
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Topics: Curious Nature
The stability of Colorado’s current snowpack is comparable to a house of cards, as demonstrated by the number of Avalanche Warnings, Watches and Special Avalanche Advisories issued by the Colorado..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work a zero-waste event? Well, now is your chance to get the inside scoop on our day-to-day! Working with garbage may not be glamorous, and understandably,..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Sustainability Tips, Zero Waste