Walking Mountains Science Center is Closed Until Further Notice
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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..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release
Walking Mountains Expands Family Programs to Gypsum & Dotsero
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 20, 2019 2:00:00 PM
Walking Mountains Science Center will begin offering free family programs in Gypsum and Dotsero beginning September 25! Families with young children ages 3 to 6 are encouraged to come explore the..
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Topics: Earth Keepers, Press Release
A Sustainable Transition Langmaid Joins Colorado Mountain College
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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..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release
Walking Mountains Guided Vail & Beaver Creek Hiking Schedule
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Walking Mountains on May 15, 2019 9:17:00 AM
Guided Vail Hikes for All Ability Levels Walking Mountains Science Center is excited to announce their 2019 summer & fall guided hiking programs. Now in their sixth year on the trails, Walking..
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Topics: Press Release, Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
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..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History, Press Release, Center For Sustainability
From 900 to over 127,000 people served annually in Walking Mountains’ 20 Year History
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 14, 2018 6:33:00 PM
In 1998, a small group of educators banded together with a common purpose: to provide supplemental, hands-on, outdoor science education to the students of Eagle County’s public and private schools...
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Topics: Our History, Press Release
Walking Mountains Awards 2017 Volunteer of the Year
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 1, 2018 1:40:11 AM
For 20 years, Walking Mountains Science Center has enjoyed dedicated and crucial community support; the majority of their programs are offered for free or at low cost due to the generosity of private..
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Topics: Volunteers, Press Release, Awards
GOCO Awards $1.4 Million to Increase Outdoor Recreation Opportunities in the Eagle River Valley
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 18, 2017 11:43:08 AM
On Friday, the Great Outdoor Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded an Inspire Initiative grant of $1,412,710 to the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement (EVOM), a coalition led by Walking Mountains Science Center..
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Topics: Press Release, Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement, Awards
Alpine Bank Purchases $920,000 Tax Credit Certificate from Walking Mountains
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Sep 29, 2017 1:50:41 PM
Walking Mountains Science Center has successfully sold their tax credit certificate that was issued by the State of Colorado for the conservation easement that was placed on 3.5 acres of the 5.8 they..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release
YouthPower365 Transplants Sowing Seeds Program to Walking Mountains
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Walking Mountains on Aug 16, 2017 2:07:53 AM
For seven years, Sowing Seeds has introduced young students in Eagle County to the world of gardening, healthy eating and environmental stewardship. Stem by stem, leaf by leaf, hundreds of children..
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Topics: Press Release, School Programs, Sowing Seeds
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..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History, Press Release
Walking Mountains Science Center Earns Fifth Straight Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 27, 2017 11:16:22 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center, a local nonprofit founded in 1998 that focuses on natural science and sustainability education, recently earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release, Awards