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Walking Mountains

Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

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

Introducing the 2024-2026 Foley Graduate Fellowship Cohort

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 6, 2024 11:10:58 AM

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..

Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Tour the Pete and Pat Frechette Educator Community Housing

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 28, 2024 3:19:14 PM

Housing is often considered the most essential benefit educators and interns receive when employed by Walking Mountains. The Pete and Pat Frechette Educator Community housing enables the Walking..

Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

March 19th: Spring Equinox

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 1, 2024 5:00:26 PM

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..

Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

From Paper to Practice: Creating and Implementing a New School Field Program

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 5, 2024 1:00:35 PM

Nine students huddled around the outdoor learning laboratory, working in small groups to build models of living communities in specific climates. I felt an unexpected burst of excitement as I..

Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Foley Graduate Fellowship Personal Reflection

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 2, 2024 12:54:34 PM

In the summer of 2021, I embarked on a journey with Walking Mountains as a seasonal Summer Naturalist. Little did I know that this adventure would eventually lead me to the Foley Graduate..

Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Saying Goodbye to a Great Friend

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 5, 2023 10:51:00 AM

The Walking Mountains community is sad to report that we lost a longtime colleague and friend, Tom Gaylord, in November. Tom was the Director of the Vail Nature Center for nearly 20 years and was..

Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Graduate Fellow Passion Projects

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 5, 2023 10:18:02 AM

The Youth Programs team has been busy this fall! As of November 8th, we’ve taught 1,443 students! As winter creeps in, it’s time for a seasonal shift in our work. We’re starting to plan for..

Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight