Walking Mountains

Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
Recent Posts
Discover the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Aug 14, 2012 8:27:01 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
Beautiful moment captured by Walking Mountains Naturalist Theresa O'Halloran.
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Topics: Curious Nature, Wildflower Update
Get out there and put some of these super CO rays to use with a fireless (yet delicious) version of s'mores. Let the energy of the sun cook your food - this solar oven will heat to about 200 degrees..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities
Kids love to garden. There’s something exciting and amazing about watching a green plant spring forth from a seed. The paradox is that kids also typically don’t have a lot of patience. “Now what?” is..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities
Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship For Colorado High School Students
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Walking Mountains on May 21, 2012 4:11:52 PM
High school students in Eagle County have a fun and exciting opportunity to learn outdoors while being paid and receiving college credit this summer. With funding from the National Forest Foundation..
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Topics: Employment, Internship
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
Vail Summer Camps Allow Kids to Explore Nature
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 6, 2012 1:55:48 AM
It’s that time of year again, animals will soon wake from hibernation and birds, beetles, bugs and trees will again come to life with the sweet scent of spring. It’s also time to think about getting..
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Topics: Vail Summer Camps
Where: Nature Discovery Center (yurt at the top of the Lionshead Gondonla) What: Full Moon Snowshoe Tours on Vail Mountain When: December - March Cost: FREE, snowshoes provided Reservations..
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Topics: Snowshoe
The Science Behind How and Why We Go Gluten-Free
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Walking Mountains on Feb 21, 2012 3:02:41 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
Happy Halloween! Have fun with these kid-friendly Halloween Games and Crafts from National Geographic!
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Topics: Family Activities
As many of you know, we recently opened a world class science center for our community in Avon. If you haven’t already, we invite you to explore our interactive Discovery Center, walk our..
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Topics: Our History