Walking Mountains is excited to welcome the new 2025-2027 cohort of Foley Graduate Fellows! The fellows will begin pursuing their Master of Arts in Science Education this summer, while stepping into..
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Topics: Environmental Education, Staff Highlight
This year, students from the Eagle River Valley homeschool community have had an exciting way to connect with nature, learn essential outdoor skills, and foster a love for environmental stewardship...
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Topics: School Programs
Many young people report feeling overwhelmed with concern for their future, particularly when faced with the challenges of climate change. A 2024 study of over 15,000 youth aged 16-25 found that 85%..
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Topics: School Programs
Since 2005, Walking Mountains has offered The Foley Graduate Fellowship program designed to help burgeoning educators develop their skills in natural science education and leadership. Today, the..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Science Center
Winter is here in Eagle County! Nights are long, temperatures are low, and the mountainous landscape is covered in snow. During these chilly months, how do plants and animals endure the harsh winter..
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Topics: School Programs
“Is today a cooking day!?” This question, or a variation of it, is the most common question I’m asked as students enter the greenhouse at Brush Creek Elementary School, or the classroom at Eagle..
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Topics: School Programs
It was a rainy Friday evening when Rylee Bundy, Sara Lynch, Sarah Noyes, and GG Giarrusso embarked on a journey that would set the stage for their time at Walking Mountains. The four Foley Graduate..
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Topics: School Programs
The Foley Graduate Fellowship provides graduate students the ability to live, educate, and learn with Walking Mountains as their home. This year, we are excited to introduce the 2024-2026 Foley..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
