Walking Mountains

Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
Recent Posts
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Educating Middle School Students About our Changing Climate
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 7, 2023 12:59:18 PM
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Winter Hut Trip to Vance's Cabin w/ Battle Mountain High School
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Feb 7, 2023 12:56:16 PM
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Research in Action: Foley Graduate Fellowship
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Jan 3, 2023 12:28:20 PM
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a professor, scientist, and author who has inspired people with her words, which contain lessons on reconnecting with the land and developing a kinship with all earth’s..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Four Ways to Support Your Child in the Outdoors
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Aug 2, 2022 2:14:17 PM
Walking Mountains summer science camp is full of dynamic learning opportunities. We educators use science and nature together to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire stewardship of the natural world,..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Teachers & Students: An Update from the Foley Graduate Fellows
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Jul 5, 2022 2:05:13 PM
Did you know that Walking Mountains’ Youth Program Educators are also graduate students in our Foley Graduate Fellowship?This summer, Walking Mountains will celebrate the graduation of our third..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Walking Mountains and EVLT Permanently Protect Land in Sweetwater
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Apr 12, 2021 1:42:18 PM
Walking Mountains' Precourt Family Sweetwater Campus. Photo (C) Todd Winslow Pierce & Eagle Valley Wild
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Topics: Our History, Sweetwater
Only 20 years ago seeing a moose in Colorado was rare. But thanks to successful relocation efforts by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), upwards of 3,000 moose now call Colorado home. CPW introduced..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Hike Of The Week: Backcountry Skiing... with no Backcountry Skis?
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 2, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Skiing was not something I grew up with. I am from southern Ohio where my main winter hobby consisted of drinking hot chocolate (and sledding when we actually had enough snow). When I moved to..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
The High Country Speaker Series: Rick Spitzer
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Jan 31, 2019 10:00:00 AM
The High Country Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Eagle Valley Library District and Walking Mountains Science Center, kicks off its 2019 schedule of presentations on Thursday, February 7th..
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Topics: High Country Speaker Series