Walking Mountains Sustainability Blog

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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

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.”..

Topics: Curious Nature, Forever Green

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

School Sustainability Education Programs in the Eagle Valley

Eagle Valley Schools Journey Towards Sustainability

Posted by 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..

Topics: School Programs, Forever Green

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

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