Walking Mountains
Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
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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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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
More nature nook mural photos - hope you all are enjoying this process as much as we are! We continue progress to build and open our new Avon Tang Buck Creek Campus for Walking Mountains Science..
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Topics: Our History
Walking Mountains Science Center to Participate in Colorado Gives Day – Tuesday, December 6th
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Oct 27, 2011 8:57:39 AM
The second annual Colorado Gives Day takes place on Tuesday, December 6th, beginning at 12 am and continuing for 24 hours. Last year, the single biggest day of giving in Colorado inspired the..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser
Mountain Lion Mural Moves Along in the Nature Nook
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Oct 26, 2011 9:26:35 AM
Mickey has been at it again this morning - painting, painting, painting! You can follow his progress on the Nature Nook here on our blog or Facebook page. Take a look at the mountain lion he created..
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Topics: Our History
Nature Nook at Walking Mountains Science Center Begins to Take Shape
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Oct 25, 2011 3:32:27 PM
We are so exited to see the Nature Nook taking shape on campus. While the exhibits are well underway and being built in Denver, our resident painter, Mickey, is painting murals so fast we can..
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Topics: Our History
While kindergartners from the Eagle County Charter Academy were getting a lesson on the five senses today, the Meadows Learning Studio was undergoing some changes. The MLS (which is the third and..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History