Natural science education, summer camps, hiking, snowshoe tours and things to do in the Eagle River Valley and Vail, Colorado.

Ania is introducing her intervention by showing emotions as characters from the movie, Inside Out.

Empowering Educators through Action Research

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 6, 2025 9:15:00 AM

As graduation approaches for the four graduate students of the 2025 class of Foley Graduate Fellows, so does the final submission of their year-long action research projects. During the Walking..

Topics: Environmental Education

Get to Know the Incoming 2025 Foley Graduate Fellows!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 31, 2025 9:15:00 AM

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..

Topics: Environmental Education, Staff Highlight

A Look into the Outdoor Explorer Enrichment Program for Homeschoolers

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 3, 2025 10:03:40 AM

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...

Topics: School Programs

Youth Taking Collective Action

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 4, 2025 9:15:00 AM

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%..

Topics: School Programs

Walking Mountains Alumni: Where are they Now?

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 3, 2025 11:29:32 AM

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..

Topics: Walking Mountains Science Center

Life in the Cold: Snow, Survival, & the Science Behind It

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 6, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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..

Topics: School Programs

Fourth graders creating “zoodles” with a veggie spiralizer.

Cultivating A Community of Brave Tasters

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 3, 2024 11:02:46 AM

“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..

Topics: School Programs

Foley Fellows Write their own Chapter

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 4, 2024 3:00:00 PM

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..

Topics: School Programs