Walking Mountains and Town of Vail Celebrate America Recycles Day
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 8, 2016 2:15:37 AM
In recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the Town of Vail is joining communities around the country in hosting a series of events to encourage waste reduction and recycling. The town’s..
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Topics: Forever Green, Recycling
Walking Mountains Lands Efficiency Grant
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 26, 2016 3:16:06 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center was recently awarded a $105,000 grant to improve the energy efficiency, safety and comfort of income-qualified homes in Eagle County through a partnership with Energy..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Forever Green, Awards
CARE Program Helps 36 Income-Qualified Households Save Energy In Eagle County
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Sep 29, 2016 4:07:20 PM
Over the last year, 36 homeowners and renters in the Eagle Valley have benefited from CARE - the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy program, facilitated by Walking Mountains Science Center. The..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Press Release, Forever Green
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,..
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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..
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Topics: Actively Green, Forever Green, Awards
Eagle Valley Schools Journey Towards Sustainability
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 28, 2016 1:03:08 PM
Dozens of passionate and dedicated Eagle Valley students and teachers went above and beyond academic requirements last year to find ways to save energy at school. They are part of a growing coalition..
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Topics: School Programs, Forever Green
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”..
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Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Ambassador
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..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series, Recycling
Actively Green Sustainable Business Incentives Announced
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Walking Mountains on Jan 19, 2016 11:24:51 AM
The Actively Green Sustainable Business Certification Program is part of a larger movement to create a culture of sustainability throughout the Eagle Valley. Over 120 businesses have participated in..
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Topics: Actively Green, Forever Green
Out with the old and in with new! That is the motto of the moment as we approach the end of another year. After the winter holidays pass, it seems only natural for many of us to contemplate the..
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Topics: Forever Green, Sustainability Tips