Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The Science Behind series offers opportunities for adults to apply new knowledge and skills to everyday life, while having fun! 

** This Science Behind event took place in January, 2014 **

The Science Behind Influenza and The Flu

The flu has arrived in Eagle County. Do you want to know how to protect yourself and your family from respiratory diseases like the flu?  Have you ever wondered how diseases spread? Would you like to learn how the flu is tracked in the U.S.?  Would you like to learn more on what you can do to protect the community? Join Walking Mountains Science Center for the Science Behind Influenza.

Guest presenters Kristin Arkin, Rebecca Larson and Heather Gilmartin of Eagle County Public Health will share their knowledge of infectious disease prevention, epidemiology, and the interactive Flu Near You (www.flunearyou.org) project.  They will discuss the biology of a virus and how your body fights infection, how diseases spread, prevention and control measures you can take, and how our community can participate in an early detection system to prevent epidemics. The program will include hands-on demonstrations, modeling the influenza virus, and games and prizes to test your knowledge.

The Science Behind series of classes highlights useful and fun skills that have underlying scientific principles. Each class provides a hands-on, interactive component with instruction from a local subject matter expert and a Walking Mountains educator. Classes are held once a month at Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon.

Seating is limited, reserve your spot today - (970) 827-9725

IF YOU GO...
What: The Science Behind Influenza
When: Jan. 29, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon
Cost: FREE