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

20 Great Adventures: Discover the Natural History of Eagle County

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 28, 2018 7:34:00 AM

The history of a place or culture can illuminate many things – from simple facts about the past, to current laws, maps, and peoples, to how we view ourselves and our place within a larger community...

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20 Great Adventures: Nature Journaling

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 21, 2018 2:11:51 PM

For our next Great Adventure, I invite you to break out a pencil and a pad of paper. If you want to get real wild, I welcome you to add some colored pencils or crayons to the mix. Have you guessed it..

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20 Great Adventures: DIY Bird Feeders

Posted by Rachel Zacher on Feb 21, 2018 2:38:32 AM

Spending time outside as a family is an incredible way to learn more about the natural world. We are lucky to live in a Valley surrounded by countless wild places. At times it often feels like we..

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20 Great Adventures: Make a Volcano

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 24, 2018 12:00:22 PM

Want a science adventure that sticks? Let your child be the scientist. I had such an experience in fifth grade, when I demonstrated to my class the volcanoes we’d built in science class at my..

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20 Great Adventures: Sit Spot

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 17, 2018 2:57:43 PM

If you have ever wanted to uncover the hidden mysteries of nature, then adopting a sit spot may be the perfect adventure for you. As humans we often spend time in nature moving. Be it walking,..

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