“Is today a cooking day!?” This question, or a variation of it, is the most common question I’m asked as students enter the greenhouse at Brush Creek Elementary School, or the classroom at Eagle..
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Topics: School Programs
It was a rainy Friday evening when Rylee Bundy, Sara Lynch, Sarah Noyes, and GG Giarrusso embarked on a journey that would set the stage for their time at Walking Mountains. The four Foley Graduate..
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Topics: School Programs
The Foley Graduate Fellowship provides graduate students the ability to live, educate, and learn with Walking Mountains as their home. This year, we are excited to introduce the 2024-2026 Foley..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Housing is often considered the most essential benefit educators and interns receive when employed by Walking Mountains. The Pete and Pat Frechette Educator Community housing enables the Walking..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
In Colorado, the vernal equinox holds deep significance as it marks the transition from winter to spring in the high-altitude landscapes of the western slope. Rooted in ancient traditions and..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Nine students huddled around the outdoor learning laboratory, working in small groups to build models of living communities in specific climates. I felt an unexpected burst of excitement as I..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
In the summer of 2021, I embarked on a journey with Walking Mountains as a seasonal Summer Naturalist. Little did I know that this adventure would eventually lead me to the Foley Graduate..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
The Walking Mountains community is sad to report that we lost a longtime colleague and friend, Tom Gaylord, in November. Tom was the Director of the Vail Nature Center for nearly 20 years and was..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
The Youth Programs team has been busy this fall! As of November 8th, we’ve taught 1,443 students! As winter creeps in, it’s time for a seasonal shift in our work. We’re starting to plan for..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
