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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.

Springtime Outdoor Activities for Kids - A Compilation

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 19, 2011 2:12:08 AM

With the warming of the weather we thought it would be a great idea to offer some educational links for springtime family fun. Below please find a great list of resources and activities to get the..

Topics: Kids Activities, Lesson Plan

Walking Mountains ReBRAND Internationally Recognized

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 13, 2011 2:29:28 PM

Recently Allegory Studios, our marketing partner, was awarded huge accolades for the Walking Mountains 2010 rebranding campaign. They have worked hard on the effort and we are thrilled to see them..

Topics: Our History, Press Release, Awards

Walking Mountains Campus Gets Recognition from Interior Design Magazine

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 8, 2011 9:52:45 AM

Interior Design Magazine recently highlighted the new Buck Creek Campus as part of their March "positivity issue". Calling attention to sustainability and the Agrarian architecture, this is a big..

Topics: Our History, Awards

Sangre de Cristo Mountain range veiled in cloud

Great Sand Dunes National Park Visit

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 4, 2011 10:12:39 AM

Last week the Sandhill Cranes migration brought Walking Mountains outdoor enthusiasts to the San Luis Valley near Alamosa, Colorado. On this trip we witnessed several amazing feats of nature. One of..

Sandhill Cranes Photo Review

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 31, 2011 9:43:50 AM

Topics: Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes Migration, San Luis Valley Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 30, 2011 5:09:33 PM

Two times each year a magical place in Colorado provides the birding experience of a lifetime. A wetlands area in the San Luis Valley near Alamosa becomes a stopping point along the yearly..

Topics: Sandhill Cranes

Walking Mountains Science Center LEED Platinum School and Education

Achieving LEED Platinum Certification in Avon, CO

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 25, 2011 2:46:35 AM

The LEED program (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building certification system developed by the US Green Building Council. This rating system..

Topics: LEED Certification, Walking Mountains Science Center, Our History

Walking Mountains Science Center LEED Platinum Certified Sustainability Vail

Walking Mountains Campus On Track to Earn LEED Platinum Certification

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 21, 2011 3:30:40 PM

From the beginning, our mission to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship through natural science education has been the guiding principle behind the design of our new campus..

Topics: LEED Certification, Our History

Markian Feduschak and Doug Dusenberry converse with the Frechettes

New Walking Mountains Science Center "Drys-In"

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 14, 2011 4:23:51 PM

Today Walking Mountains Science Center celebrated a "drying-in" ceremony with RA Nelson and Associates, Builder of the Buck Creek Campus. RA Nelson's team has been concentrating on the construction..

Topics: Our History