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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.

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

Science Behind Cloud Seeding

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 14, 2015 2:42:56 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

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Vail Summer Adult Guided Backcountry Hiking Schedule Released

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 14, 2015 11:09:33 AM

Walking Mountains Science Center and the Vail Recreation District’s backcountry hiking program kicks off in early June and continues through the beginning of October. Join us as we travel the valley..

Topics: Press Release, Backcountry Hikes

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Inspiring Students to Reduce Their School's Energy Usage

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 6, 2015 10:24:01 AM

Avon, Colo. April 6, 2015 – A grant from Vail Resorts Epic Promise has allowed Walking Mountains Science Center to engage Eagle County students in the eco-schools program. As part of this program,..

Topics: Press Release, School Programs

Explore the Science Behind Sugar

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 2, 2015 8:56:19 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

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..

Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Science Behind Pain

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 4, 2014 7:50:14 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..

Topics: The Science Behind Series

High School Water Conservation Internship Vail Colorado

Colorado High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 9, 2014 8:43:53 AM

Local High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service Contributed by Peter Wadden Thanks to ongoing support from theNational Forest FoundationandVail Resorts’ Ski Conservation..

Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Internship

The Science Behind Sugar

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 30, 2014 11:44:06 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

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Explore the Science Behind Fly Tying

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

Science Behind Cloud Seeding

Vail Summer Adult Guided Backcountry Hiking Schedule Released

Inspiring Students to Reduce Their School's Energy Usage

Explore the Science Behind Sugar

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 Pain

Colorado High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service

The Science Behind Sugar

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