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

Meet our 2020 Summer Staff!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 4, 2020 8:51:00 AM

Our summer staff for 2020 has arrived! Every year we welcome seasonal staff to work in diverse roles of the organization. Three positions that we hire for are: Naturalists, who work directly with..

Topics: Earth Keepers, Nature Discovery Center, Vail Nature Center, Walking Mountains Science Center, Employment, Internship, Staff Spotlight

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

Walking Mountains Science Center Graduate Fellowship in Education Masters Degree Program

Fellowship and Masters Degree Education in the Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 20, 2016 11:53:56 AM

People move to the mountains for all kinds of reasons – the skiing, the sunsets, the active lifestyle, and now a Master’s Degree. Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon, Colorado is pleased to..

Topics: Employment, Press Release, School Programs, Internship

High School Student Internships with US Forest Service Colorado

Eagle County High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 16, 2015 11:01:32 AM

Thanks to ongoing support from the National Forest Foundation and Vail Resorts’ Ski Conservation Fund, 12 high school students will participate in the fourth summer of the Walking Mountains Science..

Topics: Employment, Press Release, Internship

National Forest Service High School Research Projects with Walking Mountains Science Center

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship in Vail

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 19, 2013 9:46:52 AM

Topics: Employment, Environmental Education, Internship

Help the US Forest Service with important field research and conservation efforts

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship For Colorado High School Students

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 21, 2012 4:11:52 PM

High school students in Eagle County have a fun and exciting opportunity to learn outdoors while being paid and receiving college credit this summer. With funding from the National Forest Foundation..

Topics: Employment, Internship