Natural science education, summer camps, hiking, snowshoe tours and things to do in the Eagle River Valley and Vail, Colorado. (13)

Hiking Through History Fulford Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 2, 2017 11:24:00 AM

Join Walking Mountains Science Center and the Eagle County Historical Society for a full day of hiking and history as we explore historic geological sites in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and Eagle..

Topics: Backcountry Hikes, Hiking Through History

Fresh Off the Trail: Stonecrop Wildflower Sighting

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 29, 2017 3:37:44 PM

Look for this yellow succulent growing among the granite boulders on Cross Creek or Bighorn Creek. Stonecrop is a variety of sedum, and was first described in the Pike Peak area by John Torrey in..

Topics: Wildflower Update, Fresh Off The Trail

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Fresh off the Trail: Fairy Slipper Wildflower Sighting

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 15, 2017 4:48:05 AM

Welcome to the first installment of Walking Mountains Science Center’s Blooming Blog! Check back throughout the season to find out what is blooming where and what elevation and trails have the most..

Topics: Wildflower Update, Fresh Off The Trail

Walking Mountains Science Center Earns Fifth Straight Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 27, 2017 11:16:22 AM

Walking Mountains Science Center, a local nonprofit founded in 1998 that focuses on natural science and sustainability education, recently earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s..

Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release, Awards

The Science Behind Barbecue and BBQ Smoking

The Science Behind Barbecue and Smoking with Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 6, 2017 12:33:54 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

Unique Outdoor Internship Opportunities for High School Students

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 29, 2017 2:04:56 AM

Do you have a high school student with no plans for this summer? Do you want to get them out of the house, off their various screens, and gaining valuable outdoor work and internship experience while..

Topics: Employment, Internship

The Science Behind Avalanches

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 8, 2017 1:39:40 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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Eagle County Collaboration Creates 100 Acre Conservation Easement at Walking Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 4, 2017 11:59:25 PM

In a place where adventure and learning never hibernate, you can add land preservation to that list. On Tuesday, December 20th, Walking Mountains Science Center purchased five acres of land next to..

Topics: Our History, Press Release

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Work Worth Doing - Natural Resource Internship in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 1, 2016 1:41:15 AM

“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”—Theodore Roosevelt

Topics: School Programs, Internship

2016 Annual Report Walking Mountains Science Center

Walking Mountains Science Center Annual Report

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 16, 2016 1:09:32 PM

Dear Friends,

Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release

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Fright at The Museum - Walking Mountains Gone Mad!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 3, 2016 4:25:55 PM

Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser

The Science Behind Hunting

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 31, 2016 2:10:23 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

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Walking Mountains Blog

Hiking Through History Fulford Colorado

Fresh Off the Trail: Stonecrop Wildflower Sighting

Fresh off the Trail: Fairy Slipper Wildflower Sighting

Walking Mountains Science Center Earns Fifth Straight Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

The Science Behind Barbecue and Smoking with Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que

Unique Outdoor Internship Opportunities for High School Students

The Science Behind Avalanches

Eagle County Collaboration Creates 100 Acre Conservation Easement at Walking Mountains

Work Worth Doing - Natural Resource Internship in Colorado

Walking Mountains Science Center Annual Report

Fright at The Museum - Walking Mountains Gone Mad!

The Science Behind Hunting

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