Girls in Science: Igniting Curiosity and Shattering Stereotypes
Posted by
Julie Kapala on May 20, 2024 10:33:47 AM
Topics: Girls in Science, School Programs
Breathing Fresh Air into Education: More Than Just a Field Trip
Posted by
Julie Kapala on May 20, 2024 10:08:15 AM
Topics: School Programs
Introducing the 2024-2026 Foley Graduate Fellowship Cohort
Posted by
Walking Mountains on May 6, 2024 11:10:58 AM
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
Tour the Pete and Pat Frechette Educator Community Housing
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 28, 2024 3:19:14 PM
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
From Paper to Practice: Creating and Implementing a New School Field Program
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Feb 5, 2024 1:00:35 PM
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
Foley Graduate Fellowship Personal Reflection
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Jan 2, 2024 12:54:34 PM
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
Middle Schoolers Find Empowerment through Walking Mountains After School
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Nov 7, 2023 11:37:50 AM
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Red Hill Elementary 5th Graders Embrace the Magic of Sweetwater
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Oct 3, 2023 12:32:41 PM
Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight
Summer Camp Hut Trip: Surviving Past & Present
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Sep 5, 2023 1:29:41 PM
Summer Science Campers at Walking Mountains Science Center had the opportunity to learn about the Ute People and their survival skills from a 10th Mountain Division hut during a program designed and..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight