Input Needed on Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 7, 2018 12:42:15 PM
In 2016 a group of over 30 stakeholders that includes representatives from the public and private sectors of Eagle County, came together to develop the Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County..
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Topics: Press Release, Climate Action Collaborative, Climate Action Plan
Ten Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 18, 2017 2:52:08 AM
The holidays are a busy time, and it’s easy to get caught up in the commercialization of the season. But there are options to make your holidays more sustainable, and in some cases, a little more..
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Topics: Forever Green, Sustainability Tips
The Robinsons Discover Energy Savings
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 22, 2017 10:13:05 AM
In January 2013 Eagle-Vail residents Scott and Anna Robinson paid a $427.48 energy bill. It was without a doubt the highest energy bill they’d ever gotten, and they couldn’t bear to watch that number..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Forever Green
Sustainability Tips for A Green Thanksgiving
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 20, 2017 2:46:47 AM
Thanksgiving is a holiday near and dear to my heart - full of traditions, food, and family. I have always loved to help my family with preparations, especially while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving..
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Topics: Forever Green, Sustainability Tips
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..
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Topics: Press Release, Mountain IDEAL Destination, Forever Green
Mountain IDEAL Standard for Destinations Achieves GSTC Recognition
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Jul 27, 2017 4:04:57 PM
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the Mountain IDEAL Standard for destinations has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognized’ status.
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Topics: Press Release, Mountain IDEAL Destination, Forever Green
Summer is mating time. Not just for the birds and the bees but also for wildflowers, grasses, and trees. In order to mate and reproduce, male plants cast their pollen on the wind. Pollen is a number..
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The True Cost of Our Smartphones
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 17, 2017 2:46:31 AM
In the United States alone, approximately 64% of people own a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center. Out of that, 46% say that their smartphone is something they “couldn’t live without.”..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Forever Green
Walking Mountains Science Center Reaches Goals through Sustainable Actions
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Mar 17, 2017 3:00:54 PM
Walking Mountains Science Center has once again completed their Actively Green certification in 2017 for the fourth consecutive year. Just because Actively Green is a Walking Mountains Sustainability..
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Topics: Actively Green, Forever Green
A New Year’s Sustainability Resolution for your Business: Actively Green
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Jan 11, 2017 10:51:33 AM
Prepare for the New Year by joining the Eagle Valley sustainability movement. Walking Mountains Sustainability is hosting an Actively Green Sustainable Business Certification trainings throughout the..
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Topics: Actively Green, Forever Green, Sustainability Tips