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

More Than Companions: Empathy Across Species

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 5, 2025 9:00:00 AM

At the edge of Sweetwater Lake, a child stood quietly beside a gentle mare, brushing her with the care of someone entrusted with a secret. It was only Monday, the first day of camp, but something..

Topics: Curious Nature, Environmental Education

Students from Eagle County Schools examine fossils near McCoy, Colorado.

Digging into Eagle County’s Prehistoric Past

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 1, 2025 9:15:00 AM

At my Kindergarten graduation circa 2005, I stood watching my friends confidently announce their future dreams. One by one, they rattled off their answers to the phrase, “When I grow up, I want to..

Topics: Curious Nature, Environmental Education

Jane Goodall's Legacy Beyond Apes

Posted by Lizzy Owens on Sep 10, 2018 3:01:39 AM

She is an icon in so many ways, with a recognizable image: dressed in olive green or khaki with her grey hair pulled back into a ponytail, she sits with a chimpanzee. You know Jane Goodall, but what..

Topics: Curious Nature

Wilderness and Freedom

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jul 2, 2018 3:17:26 AM

When I think about the 4th of July and all that it celebrates about our great country, I can’t help but think about our system of public lands, and in particular, wilderness. In the state of..

Topics: Curious Nature

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..

Topics: 20 Great Adventures, Curious Nature