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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.

Cultivating STEM Rock Stars

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 30, 2015 10:00:27 AM

It’s not often that you meet a seventh grader asking questions about college, especially ones specific to science majors. The Walking Mountains Science Center STEM program attracts students that are..

Topics: School Programs, STEM

Science Behind Canning

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 26, 2015 8:44:39 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 Sweetwater Property Colorado

Walking Mountains Science Center Purchases Sweetwater Property from Vail Mountain School

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 12, 2015 11:56:39 AM

Avon, Colo. August 12, 2015 – Walking Mountains Science Center has purchased 224 acres of property along Sweetwater Creek near Dotsero, CO from Vail Mountain School. As a result of the sale, Walking..

Topics: Our History, Press Release, Sweetwater

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

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Cultivating STEM Rock Stars

Science Behind Canning

Walking Mountains Science Center Purchases Sweetwater Property from Vail Mountain School

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!

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