Natural science education, summer camps, hiking, snowshoe tours and things to do in the Eagle River Valley and Vail, Colorado. (7)

STEM at HOME-Stuck Inside Science

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 20, 2020 1:00:00 PM

Going stir crazy at home? Starting to feel like a mad scientist? Join us weekly on Fridays for our Walking Mountains’ staff favorite STEM activities. Pick out activities that you can do at home..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, STEM

STEM activities for parents teaching at Home

STEM at HOME

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 20, 2020 1:00:00 PM

Going stir crazy at home? Starting to feel like a mad scientist? Join us weekly on Fridays for our Walking Mountains’ staff favorite STEM activities. Pick out activities that you can do at home..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, STEM

Backyard Nature Challenge!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 17, 2020 1:45:00 PM

As we practice social distancing during turbulent times, we shouldn't stop learning and exploring. When exploring through the Backyard Nature Challenges, please treat humans like wildlife... give..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, Backyard Nature Challenge

Walking Mountains Science Center is Closed Until Further Notice

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 13, 2020 2:08:00 PM

Walking Mountains Science Center COVID-19 Update **For the latest developments in eagle county visit ecemergency.org** Avon, CO (March 13, 2020) - To proactively protect staff, volunteers and..

Topics: Our History, Press Release

Snowshoe Of The Week: Full Moon Snowshoe

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Mar 3, 2020 10:40:00 AM

Another month, another full moon! (funny how that works). This Sunday, March 8th, Walking Mountains Science Center will be hosting our final Full Moon Experience snowshoe, the third in our winter..

Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Snowshoe Of The Week: East Lake Creek

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Feb 25, 2020 11:30:00 AM

With light fresh snow falling today, and sunshine in the forecast tomorrow—it’s the perfect time to get out on one of Walking Mountains’ favorite snowshoe trails! East Lake Creek features a rolling..

Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Snowshoe Of The Week: Stories in the Snow

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Feb 11, 2020 1:52:12 PM

Have you ever taken the time to read stories in the snow? When we’re ripping through fresh snow at the ski resort, or pushing our heart rates on the skin track (maybe with music blaring through..

Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Staff Spotlight: Tessa Allen

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 7, 2020 10:00:00 AM

Meet our staff! Walking Mountains staff is full of brilliant, interesting and funny individuals. We want the community that might not have a chance to work with them or participate in their program..

Topics: Staff Spotlight

Snowshoe Of The Week: Full Moon Snowshoe

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Feb 5, 2020 1:52:38 PM

Have you ever had the experience of visiting a familiar place, maybe for the 10th or 100th time, and noticing something you’ve never seen before? For me, if I’m paying attention, I get this..

Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Staff Spotlight: Kathleen O'Toole-Gilles

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 31, 2020 10:43:26 AM

Meet our staff! Walking Mountains staff is full of brilliant, interesting and funny individuals. We want the community that might not have a chance to work with them or participate in their program..

Topics: Staff Spotlight

Snowshoe Of The Week: Tennessee Pass

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Jan 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM

Trail Name: Tennessee Pass Tracks. One of the joys of getting out on the trail in the winter is that everything leaves a track! While many animals migrate south for the winter, spend the cold..

Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes