As we approach the end of the 22-23 school year, Walking Mountains Science Center would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to provide our Field Science Programs to over 3,000..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Science Center, School Programs, Staff Highlight
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Educating Middle School Students About our Changing Climate
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Walking Mountains on Mar 7, 2023 12:59:18 PM
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Winter Hut Trip to Vance's Cabin w/ Battle Mountain High School
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Walking Mountains on Feb 7, 2023 12:56:16 PM
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Research in Action: Foley Graduate Fellowship
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Walking Mountains on Jan 3, 2023 12:28:20 PM
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a professor, scientist, and author who has inspired people with her words, which contain lessons on reconnecting with the land and developing a kinship with all earth’s..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
As the sound of summer campers exploring the Avon Tang Campus fades and the nights become cooler, the Youth Programs team is hard at work preparing for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Our..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Four Ways to Support Your Child in the Outdoors
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Walking Mountains on Aug 2, 2022 2:14:17 PM
Walking Mountains summer science camp is full of dynamic learning opportunities. We educators use science and nature together to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire stewardship of the natural world,..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Teachers & Students: An Update from the Foley Graduate Fellows
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Walking Mountains on Jul 5, 2022 2:05:13 PM
Did you know that Walking Mountains’ Youth Program Educators are also graduate students in our Foley Graduate Fellowship?This summer, Walking Mountains will celebrate the graduation of our third..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Science Behind - On the Trail! Series Schedule
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Aug 23, 2021 2:30:00 PM
As we prepare to say good bye to summer, the cooler temperatures and changing colors of fall bring some of the most picturesque scenery of the year to our valley. Wildlife begins moving from their..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Cleaning up after large Avon rain event yesterday
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 23, 2021 8:56:41 AM
Due to the rain event yesterday in Avon, we are closed this morning at the Avon Tang Campus while we clean up. Scheduled programming will resume however there is no visitor parking in the top parking..
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