Walking Mountains Sustainability Blog

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Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

Actively Green Spotlight: Encore Electric's Liz Bankert

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 21, 2018 1:19:16 PM

Actively Green Ambassador: A spotlight that celebrates a local person who works for an Actively Green 2018 participating sustainable business. The goal is to recognize local “green/sustainable”..

Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Ambassador

A Guide for Backyard Composting In The Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 30, 2018 11:21:07 AM

Getting Started with Backyard Composting Find an area in your yard that is approximately one cubic yard (3’x3’x3’). If the pile is too small it will not hold enough heat for microbial activity and..

Topics: Composting

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Vail Named to Top 100 Sustainable Destinations for 2017

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 3, 2017 1:25:49 AM

Vail has made international news for its collective sustainability efforts by being named to the Top 100 Sustainable Destinations in 2017 by Green Destinations. The Top 100 list was officially..

Topics: Press Release, Mountain IDEAL Destination, Forever Green

Kim Langmaid Founder Walking Mountains Science Center and Town of Vail Council Member

Let’s Talk Climate Action In Eagle County

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 7, 2016 3:57:43 PM

On September 14th, 19th, and 22nd, the public is invited to attend open house sessions and provide input on an emerging climate action plan for the Eagle County community. For the past seven months,..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Climate Action Plan

West Vail Liquor Mart wins Actively Green Business of the Year

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 12, 2016 1:58:09 PM

Congratulations to Tom Mullen, Owner of West Vail Liquor Mart, along with his staff for winning Actively Green Business of the Year! West Vail Liquor Mart is a certified Actively Green business and..

Topics: Actively Green, Forever Green, Awards

Science Behind Recycling

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 13, 2016 3:02:18 PM

Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..

Topics: The Science Behind Series, Recycling

Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Walking Mountains in Avon Colorado

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Walking Mountains in Avon Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 18, 2015 12:36:27 PM

Walking Mountains Science Center has elevated their sustainability program by adding SemaConnect Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations to their LEED Platinum Science Center in Avon, Colorado. The..

Topics: Our History, Press Release, Forever Green

The Science Behind Worm Composting and Vermicomposting

Learn The Science Behind Worm Composting

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 12, 2014 11:14:08 AM

Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..

Topics: The Science Behind Series, Composting

Walking Mountains Adds Third Program Arm - Sustainability and Stewardship

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 13, 2013 9:13:00 AM

Kim Langmaid, JohnRyan Lockman and Melissa Kirr will be joining the Walking Mountains team

Topics: Our History, Forever Green

Fun Earth Day Activities for the Whole Family!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 13, 2012 11:38:49 AM

Earth Day is coming up!! Celebrate with the kids by getting out into nature this coming week. Here's a list of fun things you can do with Walking Mountains Science Center and in your own backyard:

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities