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The Trail Continues Here.

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The Paw Print 2026

By Sarah Noyes & Mitchell Smith

In this issue:

  • A return to Eagle County
  • Reflections and restoration from Roddy Beal
  • Alumni Spotlights
  • A blast from the past!

Past Issues

2025

From Our Blog

Early Childhood Programs

I Wonder: Why Do Marmots Whistle?

I Wonder… I Wonder is a nature-learning series for children ages 5–8 and their parents, caregivers, and families, designed to spark curiosity and inspire kids ...
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Graduate Fellows

Finding Their Flock: Meet the New Foley Graduate Fellows

The summer began with the arrival of a brand-new cohort of Foley Graduate Fellows, Julie Capone, Kendall Childs, Jorge Marquez, and Everett Najarian. Coming from ...
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Kids finding the smallest things.
Graduate Fellows

Engaging Kids’ Senses in Nature

Engaging the senses is a tool for kids to develop curiosity, learn more about their environments, and regulate their nervous systems. Summer camp at Walking ...
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