Walking Mountains Science Center’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Leadership Academy has been recognized by Change the Equation as an accomplished STEM program. Change the..
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Topics: School Programs, STEM
As fast as the winter snow gives way to budding aspens and blooming wildflowers each year, another school year has wrapped up and unfolded into summer. Throughout the academic year, Walking Mountains..
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Topics: School Programs
“It smells like my turtle” exclaimed a young fifth grader from Avon Elementary School covering his nose, but not the huge grin on his face. What is he referring to? The smell of the Wastewater..
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Topics: School Programs
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..
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Topics: Employment, Press Release, School Programs, Internship
“I love respecting nature at Walking Mountains!” one 5th grader from Avon Elementary School enthusiastically remarked to his classmate as they headed out for their first Waking Mountains Science..
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Topics: School Programs
“Do you know how many bones there are in the human body?” 9-year-old Jahanny Machigua asks wildlife biologist guest speaker Jennifer Austin. Austin has been speaking about her field work relating to..
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Topics: Girls in Science, School Programs
It’s Thursday after school, and a group of 4th and 5th grade students huddle around a Kill-A-Watt meter diligently recording how much energy a classroom fan consumes when it’s running. At Brush Creek..
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Topics: School Programs
It’s not often that you meet a seventh grader asking questions about college, especially ones specific to science majors. The Walking Mountains Science Center STEM program attracts students that are..
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Topics: School Programs, STEM
Avon, Colo. June 3, 2015 – Walking Mountains Science Center and Eagle County Schools partnership continues to grow. Every school year thousands of students visit a Walking Mountains Science Center..
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Topics: Press Release, School Programs
Avon, Colo. April 6, 2015 – A grant from Vail Resorts Epic Promise has allowed Walking Mountains Science Center to engage Eagle County students in the eco-schools program. As part of this program,..
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Topics: Press Release, School Programs
Local High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service Contributed by Peter Wadden Thanks to ongoing support from theNational Forest FoundationandVail Resorts’ Ski Conservation..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Internship
Did you know that Walking Mountains Science Center offers a preschool program each week? This is the perfect venue for Vail Valley moms and tykes to come on out and explore their curious nature! The..
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Topics: Earth Keepers, School Programs
