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Jay Precourt at a ribbon cutting for Walking Mountains in 2019

Jay Precourt’s Legacy: A Mountain of Impact

Posted by Julie Kapala on Oct 4, 2024 8:15:00 AM

Topics: Our History, School Programs

Walking Mountains Science Center Sweetwater Campus

Walking Mountains and EVLT Permanently Protect Land in Sweetwater

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 12, 2021 1:42:18 PM

Walking Mountains' Precourt Family Sweetwater Campus. Photo (C) Todd Winslow Pierce & Eagle Valley Wild

Topics: Our History, Sweetwater

We're Committed to Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 23, 2020 3:00:00 PM

Walking Mountains Science Center stands in solidarity with the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community and those advocating for social justice. From the backyard to the backcountry,..

Topics: Walking Mountains Science Center, Our History

Kim Langmaid Walking Mountains Science Center

A Sustainable Transition Langmaid Joins Colorado Mountain College

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 13, 2019 2:14:00 PM

Dr. Kim Langmaid, the Founder and Vice President of Sustainability at Walking Mountains Science Center, has accepted a position as associate professor of sustainability studies at Colorado Mountain..

Topics: Our History, Press Release

Walking Mountains Breaks Ground on New Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 19, 2018 3:12:19 PM

On Monday, April 9th, Walking Mountains Science Center broke ground on the Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability, named to honor two long-time local families who have supported Walking Mountains..

Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History, Press Release, Center For Sustainability

Walking Mountains Announces Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign at Annual Fundraiser

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 14, 2017 1:20:31 PM

Walking Mountains Science Center hosted a sold out crowd of guests at their fundraising gala, A Taste of Nature, on Wednesday, July 12th. The evening celebrated another successful year of educational..

Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History, Press Release

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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

Walking Mountains Staff on a Colorado Hut Trip

Walking Mountains Science Center Receives $1 Million Endowment for Staff Professional Development

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 26, 2016 1:23:10 AM

Walking Mountains Science Center has received a gift of $1 million from a couple who wish to remain anonymous. This unique and transformational gift will be used to create an Endowment for..

Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History, Press Release

Walking Mountains Sweetwater Property Colorado

Walking Mountains Science Center Purchases Sweetwater Property from Vail Mountain School

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 12, 2015 11:56:39 AM

Avon, Colo. August 12, 2015 – Walking Mountains Science Center has purchased 224 acres of property along Sweetwater Creek near Dotsero, CO from Vail Mountain School. As a result of the sale, Walking..

Topics: Our History, Press Release, Sweetwater

Vail Actively Green Program 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships

Vail Displays Commitment to Environmental Sustainability During 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 3, 2015 4:04:26 PM

Topics: Actively Green, Our History

Mountain Lion Mural at Walking Mountains Science Center

Nature Nook Mural Update

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 27, 2011 9:10:28 AM

More nature nook mural photos - hope you all are enjoying this process as much as we are! We continue progress to build and open our new Avon Tang Buck Creek Campus for Walking Mountains Science..

Topics: Our History

The Beaver Experience at Walking Mountains Science Center

Nature Nook at Walking Mountains Science Center Begins to Take Shape

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 25, 2011 3:32:27 PM

We are so exited to see the Nature Nook taking shape on campus. While the exhibits are well underway and being built in Denver, our resident painter, Mickey, is painting murals so fast we can..

Topics: Our History

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Walking Mountains Blog

Jay Precourt’s Legacy: A Mountain of Impact

Walking Mountains and EVLT Permanently Protect Land in Sweetwater

We're Committed to Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A Sustainable Transition Langmaid Joins Colorado Mountain College

Walking Mountains Breaks Ground on New Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability

Walking Mountains Announces Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign at Annual Fundraiser

Eagle County Collaboration Creates 100 Acre Conservation Easement at Walking Mountains

Walking Mountains Science Center Receives $1 Million Endowment for Staff Professional Development

Walking Mountains Science Center Purchases Sweetwater Property from Vail Mountain School

Vail Displays Commitment to Environmental Sustainability During 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships

Nature Nook Mural Update

Nature Nook at Walking Mountains Science Center Begins to Take Shape

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