Walking Mountains Blog
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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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All About: Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Where does your water disappear to after it supplies your nightly dishwashing frenzy or sunrise concert in the shower? If all contaminated water went straight back into freshwater sources, downstream wildlife and public health would suffer greatly. Fortunately, we have an extensive wastewater treatment facilityies (WWTF) to prevent such disasters.... Read more -
Wildlife Winter Diets
While some of us are still savoring Thanksgiving leftovers, others are contemplating what to cook for the upcoming December holidays. Many cultures and religions observe special wintertime traditions, which often have roots in the winter solstice, the shortest day – December 21 this year. One thing most of these traditions... Read more -
The Lewis and Clark Expedition and Consequences
On November 15, 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition reached the shores of the Pacific Ocean a year and a half after starting out from St. Louis, Missouri. They poled keel boats and sometimes walked their way up the Missouri River to its headwaters in Montana, were the first Americans... Read more
Sustainability
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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 Collaborative Stakeholder Meeting Recap
On Monday, June 26th, the Climate Action Collaborative (CAC) hosted its first semi-annual stakeholder meeting of 2023. CAC stakeholder meetings are an opportunity to come together and receive pertinent updates regarding CAC progress and work, along with an educational presentation from an outside organization. Stakeholder meetings are open to the... Read more -
Staying Cool and Sustainable this Summer
The wait is over, after what felt like years of rainy day after rainy day, summer is finally here in full force. The blue skies and warm sun are beautiful for rafting, swimming, biking, and hiking but with it are sweaty days and nights. With rising temperatures due to climate... Read more
Climate Action
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5 Facts About the Stack (Effect)
What is the stack effect? Folks often feel like their home is drafty, but the science behind it is not often understood. We are here to break it down into five important facts about the stack effect, and how it relates to energy efficiency in a home.... Read more -
Climate Action Collaborative Stakeholder Meeting Recap
On Monday, June 26th, the Climate Action Collaborative (CAC) hosted its first semi-annual stakeholder meeting of 2023. CAC stakeholder meetings are an opportunity to come together and receive pertinent updates regarding CAC progress and work, along with an educational presentation from an outside organization. Stakeholder meetings are open to the... Read more
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Staying Cool and Sustainable this Summer
The wait is over, after what felt like years of rainy day after rainy day, summer is finally here in full force. The blue skies and warm sun are beautiful for rafting, swimming, biking, and hiking but with it are sweaty days and nights. With rising temperatures due to climate... Read more
