Walking Mountains Science Center
Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
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The Science Behind Stem Cell Therapy
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 10, 2016 2:09:15 AM
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..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series
If you can, think back to the first time you spent the night at a 10th Mountain Division Hut. If you were anything like me, you were incredibly excited! Remember that special awe you had overlooking..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, Vail Summer Camps
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..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series
Rescuing Summer with Summer Science Camps in Colorado
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 30, 2016 3:15:17 AM
Let’s Rescue Summer from the Indoors With Vail Summer Camps! Warm and sunny bluebird days have me thinking about summer and all the fun it will bring! As the Summer Programs Coordinator at Walking..
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Topics: Vail Summer Camps
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..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series
Avon In-School Science Programs: Connecting Lessons and the Real World
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 29, 2016 2:07:29 AM
“It smells like my turtle” exclaimed a young fifth grader from Avon Elementary School covering his nose, but not the huge grin on his face. What is he referring to? The smell of the Wastewater..
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Topics: School Programs
The Science Behind Fermented Foods
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 29, 2016 1:34:09 AM
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..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series
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..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series
Teachers and Students Take the Eco-Schools Challenge In Eagle County
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 2, 2015 1:40:43 AM
It’s Thursday after school, and a group of 4th and 5th grade students huddle around a Kill-A-Watt meter diligently recording how much energy a classroom fan consumes when it’s running. At Brush Creek..
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Topics: School Programs
Science Behind Lotions and Balms
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 29, 2015 9:00:02 AM
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..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series
Science Behind Interior Design
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 17, 2015 12:27:36 PM
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..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series
The First Signs of Spring in Vail, CO!
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Walking Mountains Science Center on May 15, 2011 2:47:00 PM
Finally the snow and rain has given us a break! This past weekend was more “springy” with temperate weather and those famous Colorado blue skies. I grabbed the opportunity to take a hike with the..
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Topics: Wildflower Update, Fresh Off The Trail