John Fielder Events in Vail
John Fielder will be in Vail on August 16th at 6:30pm as part of a 2014 Colorado statewide tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of America’s Wilderness Act.
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John Fielder Family Photography Workshop
Learn landscape photography directly from renowned artist, John Fielder! Find out how John creates his award-winning images and gain a deeper understanding of the visual aspects of nature.
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Reach for the Peak 2014 Photo Gallery
To our honorees, Bill and Penny George, and to all of our Reach for the Peak guests – thank you for your support of Walking Mountains – we are so grateful for your dedication and generosity.
The Science Behind Music with Third Coast Percussion
This month’s Science Behind is a collaboration with Bravo! Vail and will feature the ensemble Third Coast Percussion. Everyone enjoys music, yet few understand how we actually hear and enjoy different sounds. During this special event, we will explore the science behind sound waves, and the audience will have the opportunity to interact with instruments and oscilloscopes.
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Sustainable Film in the Park
Please join us for our next installation of the Sustainable Film Series! What: Sustainable Film: Wings of Life Where: Nottingham Park in Avon When: July 18th, Dusk, ~8:30pm Cost: FREE Released as part of Walt Disney Studios’ Disneynature banner, filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg’s documentary employs macrophotography in order to show moviegoers a world they’ve likely never experienced. The secret lives of
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Falcon Frenzy at the Dusty Boot this Summer!
The Dusty Boot is partnering with Walking Mountains Science Center once again to offer a “Nature Nights” series for residents of and visitors to the Vail Valley this summer.
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Physics Day with John McConnell Math and Science Center
Discover how the world works by playing with a variety of hands-on experiments and demonstrations presented by instructors from the John McConnell Math and Science Center.
DetailsWhat is an LED light bulb and why should you buy one?
Many people are scared away by the price but these modern light bulbs are highly efficient and may pay for themselves in as a little as a year. LED’s are truly the best choice for your wallet and for the environment when it comes to lighting. Here’s a look at how they stack up in comparison to other light bulbs you’ll find on the shelf:
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Adult Geology Seminar at Walking Mountains
Join Walking Mountains and guest instructors as we delve into natural science concepts this summer. Studies in Science courses are more academically focused than many of our shorter workshops. Each course consists of both classroom and field components for participants to learn and apply their new knowledge. Walk away with skills so you will be able to continue your studies
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The Science Behind Allergies
Many of us endure allergies over the course of our lives, but why? Join Walking Mountains Science Center for the Science Behind Allergies on Monday, June 30 at 6:30PM. Dr. William Silvers, Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and consultant clinician at Vail Valley Medical Center, will teach us why our bodies can react to certain
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Introduction to Celestial Navigation: A Family Program for All Ages
Thursday, June 12, 2014, 7:30-9:00 PM Walking Mountains Science Center, Avon, Colorado We tend to take it for granted, but it’s an amazing thing to know our exact position on Earth. It’s possible to measure our location knowing the time, the mapped positions of several celestial objects, and the observed heights of the objects as seen in the sky. This
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Kids Forensics Lab with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Who done it? Use forensic science to solve a murder mystery! Is your child the next Gil Grissom? Let them become a crime scene investigator for an afternoon as Walking Mountains welcomes the Denver Museum of Nature and Science back to Avon to present a kids forensics lab. Dig into forensic science and analyze crime evidence such as blood
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The Science Behind Xeriscaping
Did you know that an average Colorado household uses 150,000 gallons of water per year? However, with a few easy strategies we could get by with much less. In Eagle County, one of the greatest challenges gardeners face is providing enough water for their landscaping to survive the dry summers. At 6:30 PM on May 28, Walking Mountains Science Center
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The Science Behind Perfume
Did you know that most normal people can distinguish about 4,000 smells, but a good perfumer has up to 10,000 elements in their smell memory? In France, le nez or “the nose” is the most important tool in the craft. Discover how to make perfumes the way your grandparents did! Using natural materials like sweet almond oil, distilled water, alcohol,
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Earth Day Inspirations
Walking Mountains recently held an Earth Day essay contest. Students were asked to answer the following question in essay form: Describe your vision for new and creative ways to help your community live in harmony on Planet Earth. Think BIG, but practical – what kinds of changes would you like to see that could really make a difference in our
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