Walking Mountains Sustainability Blog (29)

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

Energy Bill Savings Eagle County Holy Cross

Free Home Energy Upgrades Offered in Eagle County

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 19, 2015 12:10:39 PM

The Walking Mountains Sustainability home energy savings program with Energy Smart Colorado will provide home energy visits and free energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualified households in Eagle..

Topics: Energy Smart, Press Release, Forever Green

How to Make a Compost Bin

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 26, 2015 2:02:02 AM

Whether you are an apartment dweller looking for a new winter project, or a gardener looking to keep your hands in the soil as we enter this winter season, making your own compost bin is fun and..

Topics: Forever Green, Composting

Sustainable Education Colorado Mountain College

College Creates Sustainable Futures

Posted by Kim Langmaid on May 6, 2015 10:01:13 AM

I recently attended the first Community Partnership Advisory Council meeting for the Sustainability Studies program at Colorado Mountain College. The purpose of the committee is to benefit current..

Topics: Forever Green

Earth Day ewaste and paper shredding recycling event

Earth Day E-Waste Paper Shredding and Recycling Event

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Apr 10, 2015 2:54:00 PM

What’s the best way to celebrate Earth Day? By doing your part to reduce your impact on the environment! Join us at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards on Wednesday April, 22, 2015 from..

Eagle County Colorado Local Recycling Information

Eagle County Local Recycling 4-1-1

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 20, 2015 11:27:39 AM

Recycling is all-the-buzz lately in Vail, and throughout Eagle County, but why? The best reason, of course, is because it’s the right thing to do for our environment, economy, and public health...

Topics: Recycling

The Science Behind Your Home

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 4, 2014 2:14:05 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: Energy Smart, The Science Behind Series

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

LED Light Bulb Energy Savings Vail Colorado

What is an LED light bulb and why should you buy one?

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 20, 2014 12:43:24 PM

Many people are scared away by the price but these modern light bulbs are highly efficient and may pay for themselves in as a little as a year. LED's are truly the best choice for your wallet and for..

Topics: Energy Smart