Walking Mountains Science Center
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For 20 years, Walking Mountains Science Center has enjoyed dedicated and crucial community support; the majority of their programs are offered for free or at low cost due to the generosity of private..
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Topics: Volunteers, Press Release, Awards
Want a science adventure that sticks? Let your child be the scientist. I had such an experience in fifth grade, when I demonstrated to my class the volcanoes we’d built in science class at my..
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Topics: 20 Great Adventures
If you have ever wanted to uncover the hidden mysteries of nature, then adopting a sit spot may be the perfect adventure for you. As humans we often spend time in nature moving. Be it walking,..
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Topics: 20 Great Adventures
Joel Gratz of Open Snow says the snow is coming and that means it’s time to hit the trails! Back for their third season, the snowshoe guides at Walking Mountains Science Center are ready to awaken a..
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Topics: Snowshoe
During the first 6 weeks of 2018, locals and visitors alike are invited to join naturalists from Walking Mountains Science Center and brand ambassadors from Icebreaker on unique snowshoeing..
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Topics: Snowshoe
On Friday, the Great Outdoor Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded an Inspire Initiative grant of $1,412,710 to the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement (EVOM), a coalition led by Walking Mountains Science Center..
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Topics: Press Release, Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement, Awards
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
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
Join Walking Mountains Science Center and the Eagle County Historical Society for a full day of hiking and history as we explore historic geological sites in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and Eagle..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes, Hiking Through History
This late summer bloom is one of the last reminders of the summer wildflower season. Blooming from the valley bottoms to the alpine, the classic five petals open up in the sun creating a bottle shape..
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Topics: Wildflower Update, Fresh Off The Trail
This showy pink bloom is a flower that comes with many stipulations! Fireweed is a pioneer species and is most readily observed in disturbed environments (ski areas, roadcuts, and construction areas)..
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Topics: Wildflower Update, Fresh Off The Trail
