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Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

The Science Behind Natural Cleaners

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 11, 2015 9:16:31 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..

Topics: The Science Behind Series

Vail Actively Green Program 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships

Vail Displays Commitment to Environmental Sustainability During 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 3, 2015 4:04:26 PM

Topics: Actively Green, Our History

The Science Behind High Altitude Baking

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 29, 2014 1:31:30 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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The Science Behind Perfume

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 2, 2014 12:37:14 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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The Science Behind Papermaking

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 6, 2013 2:44:22 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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National Forest Service High School Research Projects with Walking Mountains Science Center

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship in Vail

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 19, 2013 9:46:52 AM

Topics: Employment, Environmental Education, Internship

The Science Behind Container Gardening

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 9, 2013 8:33:41 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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The Science Behind Stem Cell Treatment for Joint Pain

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 8, 2013 12:31:45 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..

Topics: The Science Behind Series

Wildflowers in Colorado and Vail on Shrine Mountain

Wildflowers on Shrine Mountain

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 27, 2012 2:37:38 AM

Beautiful moment captured by Walking Mountains Naturalist Theresa O'Halloran.

Topics: Curious Nature, Wildflower Update

How to Make Solar Oven S'mores

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 18, 2012 3:11:10 PM

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..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities

Help the US Forest Service with important field research and conservation efforts

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship For Colorado High School Students

Posted by 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..

Topics: Employment, Internship

The Science Behind River Dynamics and Rafting

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 8, 2012 9:54:01 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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The Science Behind Natural Cleaners

Vail Displays Commitment to Environmental Sustainability During 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships

The Science Behind High Altitude Baking

The Science Behind Perfume

The Science Behind Papermaking

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship in Vail

The Science Behind Container Gardening

The Science Behind Stem Cell Treatment for Joint Pain

Wildflowers on Shrine Mountain

How to Make Solar Oven S'mores

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship For Colorado High School Students

The Science Behind River Dynamics and Rafting

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