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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.

Science Behind Mushrooms

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 3, 2015 10:34:27 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

Taste-of-Nature-Walking Mountains Science Center annual gala

Walking Mountains Science Center Raises Over $450,000 in One Night

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 9, 2015 2:15:22 AM

Avon, Colo. July 8, 2015 – Walking Mountains Science Center was overwhelmed with the generosity of the community on Tuesday, July 7th at their annual fundraising event, A Taste of Nature, held at..

Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release

The Science Behind Classical Music Sound

Science Behind Sound

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 2, 2015 2:04:23 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

Gerhard Assenmacher Walking Mountains Science Center

Donations Come in Many Different Forms

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 25, 2015 3:44:20 PM

Walking Mountains Science Center has a mission that connects with many different people. Gerhard Assenmacher is one of most colorful and creative supporters of our mission.

Topics: Curious Nature

High School Student Internships with US Forest Service Colorado

Eagle County High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 16, 2015 11:01:32 AM

Thanks to ongoing support from the National Forest Foundation and Vail Resorts’ Ski Conservation Fund, 12 high school students will participate in the fourth summer of the Walking Mountains Science..

Topics: Employment, Press Release, Internship

Science Behind Ayurveda

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 5, 2015 9:45:10 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

Natural Outdoor Playground at Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon Colorado

New Natural Playground at Avon Science Center

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 4, 2015 9:24:01 AM

During the spring of 2014, Walking Mountains Science Center was approached by an apprehensive yet studious and obviously industrious young man. Max Phannenstiehl, from Boy Scout troop 231 in Edwards..

Topics: Our History

Walking Mountains Science Center Partners with Eagle County Schools to Take Science Outside for over 3,500 local youth

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 3, 2015 5:12:47 PM

Avon, Colo. June 3, 2015 – Walking Mountains Science Center and Eagle County Schools partnership continues to grow. Every school year thousands of students visit a Walking Mountains Science Center..

Topics: Press Release, School Programs

Summer Science Camps in Colorado for Kids

School's Out - Camp On!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 2, 2015 4:48:35 PM

Activities For Kids In Vail When Schools Out Schools out and it’s time to get your kids into Summer Science Camp before they’re all full. In the Eagle Valley adults and children alike have..

Topics: Vail Summer Camps

Walking Mountains Nonprofit of the Year Vail

Walking Mountains Science Center Awarded 2014 Nonprofit of the Year

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 19, 2015 11:29:32 AM

Avon, Colo. May 19, 2015 – It’s an exciting time to be a nature nerd in the Eagle Valley. The Vail Valley Partnership (VVP) named Walking Mountains Science Center the 2014 Nonprofit of the Year at..

Topics: Press Release

Explore the Science Behind Fly Tying

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 7, 2015 2:19:17 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

Walking Mountains Science Center to receive Public Health and Environment Champion Award

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 19, 2015 4:24:29 AM

April 19, 2015 - Eagle County Public Health and Environment will present Walking Mountains Science Center with the 2015 Eagle County Public Health and Environment Champion Award during the Board of..

Topics: Press Release

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Science Behind Mushrooms

Walking Mountains Science Center Raises Over $450,000 in One Night

Science Behind Sound

Donations Come in Many Different Forms

Eagle County High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service

Science Behind Ayurveda

New Natural Playground at Avon Science Center

Walking Mountains Science Center Partners with Eagle County Schools to Take Science Outside for over 3,500 local youth

School's Out - Camp On!

Walking Mountains Science Center Awarded 2014 Nonprofit of the Year

Explore the Science Behind Fly Tying

Walking Mountains Science Center to receive Public Health and Environment Champion Award

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