Health & Sustainability aren't mutually exclusive If you’ve ever gone to the grocery store to shop for your family, you know that reading labels can be revelatory, but time consuming. To speed up the..
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Sustainability Tip: Eat it and Keep It: Store Your Apple Core
Posted by
Ford Sanger on Aug 20, 2018 1:08:23 PM
Composting Apple Cores Did you know that an apple core can decompose in as little as one month when composted correctly? However, it could take up to six months for an apple core to decompose if..
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Topics: Forever Green, Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips
Wildfires can make a big difference when it comes to your running, biking or hiking routine. As we have seen in many recent years, and instances, It may be downright hazardous when fires are too..
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Topics: Forever Green
United by the Planet: Earth Day!
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 23, 2018 3:44:03 AM
April 22nd is a day that, for nearly 50 years in the running, countries around the world celebrate, show support for, and acknowledge the single most unifying entity for all of humanity: Planet..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Forever Green
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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