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Students to Stewards Blog: All things Walking Mountains including hikes of the week, the Science Behind Series, family activities and much more. Read more…
Curious Nature Blog: A weekly article exploring the natural world that surrounds us in the Eagle River Valley. Read more…
Sustainability Blog: Weekly sustainability tips, energy efficiency, recycling & waste reduction, composting, and much more. Read more…
Students to Stewards
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Your Toddler Likes Nature Too!
Walking Mountains Science Center programs include interests of all ages. The youngest program, Nature Tykes, begins for toddlers 6 months old and ranges to 3 years old. The nature-focused program alternates different themes each week to pique the interest of toddlers as well as their guardians. ... Read more
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2023 Summer Science Camp Recap
In the blink of an eye, Walking Mountains Science Center's 2023 summer science camp season is nearly over. From learning how Colorado was formed from an ancient sea to looking at the inner workings of a flower, campers who attended our camps this year have grown into the latest stewards... Read more
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Foley Fellowship Graduation 2023
Life is about to get a little bit easier for the hardworking Fellows who lead all of our youth programming, from summer camps to school programs, as they prepare to graduate at the end of this month! ... Read more
Curious Nature
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Bald Eagle Aeries are the Grandest Nests in Colorado
The bald eagle population has rebounded significantly since the 1970s and 1980s, and if you pay attention, you may spot quite a few this spring. As fortune would have it, our state sits in the annual migration path for many of these iconic birds, welcoming around a thousand raptors each... Read more -
The Last Total Solar Eclipse in the U.S. until 2044
Did you enjoy the annular eclipse that passed through Colorado last October? Well if so, you are in luck, because another eclipse is passing through North America on April 8th! The main difference is that this will be a total solar eclipse, which means that for a few brief minutes,... Read more -
Pronghorns: The Fastest Land Animal in the Western Hemisphere
I was today years old when I learned that Pronghorns, an animal you may have never heard of, used to dominate the American landscape. When we think of North America pre-European settlement, images of the iconic American bison roaming the plains certainly come to mind. The pronghorn? Not so much.... Read more
Sustainability
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Climate Action Collaborative: Celebrating Our Annual Impacts
Happy September, Eagle County residents. This time of year, as fall peaks around the corner, the seasonal shifts ask us to turn inwards and do some critical reflection. As we lean into interpersonal reflection, it’s a great time to reflect on our work in the last several months, and beyond.... Read more -
Green Your Fitness Routine
Exercise is a daily habit for many of us whether we run, walk, lift weights, bike, hike, or participate in other fitness activities. Staying active is a great way to help our health, but can have significant impacts on our earth as well. If you’re looking for some easy ways... Read more -
Embrace the Waste!
August is a great month for holidays: National Watermelon Day on the 3rd, International Beer Day on the 4th, National Peach Pie Day on August 24th, and National Trail Mix Day on the 31st. What do all these days have in common? Waste! Watermelon rinds, beer cans, peach pits, and... Read more
Climate Action
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Sustainable Spring Cleaning
With snow flurrying outside and the sidewalks still icy, it’s hard to imagine that spring is right around the corner. Nonetheless the season of new growth is on the way and many of us may be inspired to undertake annual spring cleaning. Spring cleaning can help us start the season... Read more -
Sustainable Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day and while this column might not usually give relationship advice, this month we have tips on how to show your love for the most special someone of all: the planet! ... Read more -
Stories from our Zero-Waste Heros
If you’ve attended an event in Eagle County, you probably caught a glimpse of the Walking Mountains’ zero waste team in action. Made up of hardworking contract staff and volunteer members from our local community, this crew provided zero waste services at over 40 different events in 2023, diverting over... Read more
