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Events at Walking Mountains

Events, NewsBy Walking Mountains December 1, 2012 Leave a comment

There are many events happening at Walking Mountains on a regular basis – speakers, films, Science Behind classes and special partner programs. Please check our online events calendar for event and registration information. The Science Center in Avon is open Monday – Friday from 10am to 6pm. Admission is free to the public. Walking Mountains Events Calendar 2012/13 Winter Programs Schedule Walking Mountains Science Center (970) 827-9725 www.walkingmountains.org Vail Nature Discovery Center

7 Year Old Shares Enthusiasm for Rube Goldberg

Fun, VideoBy Walking Mountains November 27, 2012 Leave a comment

Just had to share the enthusiasm… will look forward to seeing more from this 7 year old future physicist! Way to go Audri! Link for email viewers http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=0uDDEEHDf1Y

The Science Behind Homemade Herbal Balms and Lotions

Events, Family Activities, Fun, The Science Behind SeriesBy Walking Mountains November 26, 2012 Leave a comment

Discover how to make healing lotions the way your grandparents did! Using natural materials like beeswax, shea butter, and various essential oils, learn the art of creating your own skincare products. Participants will make hand cream, sunscreen, healing salve, and lip balm all without the use of petroleum products. This program is hands-on and interactive, participants will leave with multiple

The Deep Ecology of Pueblo Indian Society with Dr. Mark Varien

EventsBy Walking Mountains November 26, 2012 1 Comment

Please join us for another fantastic lecture by Dr. Mark Varien of the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, a continuation from Mark’s first lecture at the Science Center : “Using Computer Simulation and Archeological Analyses to Study 1,000 Years of Human-Environment Interaction” The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, in partnership with Indian Tribes and scientists from across America, is conducting an innovative study of the long-term interactions between humans

All Mountain Technologies Donating a PC Laptop to Someone in Need

NewsBy Walking Mountains November 21, 2012 Leave a comment

Please read the below. If you know of anyone who might benefit, pass this on! “Last year AMT started what we hope will become an on-going holiday tradition. We refurbished a used laptop and donated it to someone in need. We want to do it again this year. So with a few hours of work, we were able to piece

Walking Mountains to Participate in Colorado Gives Day 12/4/12

EventsBy Walking Mountains November 19, 2012 Leave a comment

The third annual Colorado Gives Day takes place on Tuesday, December 4th, beginning at 12 am and continuing for 24 hours. Last year, the single biggest day of giving in Colorado inspired the generosity of thousands who donated $12.4 million on line to their favorite local charities. Colorado Gives Day is a project of GivingFirst.org, an on line resource created

John Fielder Photography Tour at Walking Mountains, December 4th

EventsBy Walking Mountains November 9, 2012 Leave a comment

Renowned Colorado nature photographer John Fielder will return to Eagle County for a free photography presentation on December 4th at 6:00pm in Avon at The Walking Mountain Science Center. The event is being hosted by the Eagle Valley Land Trust and will showcase photos from John’s recently published book Colorado’s Great Outdoors: Celebrating 20 Years of Lottery Funded Lands. We hope you can join EVLT

Comets, Meteors and Meteorites at Walking Mountains

Astronomy, EventsBy Walking Mountains November 6, 2012 Leave a comment

The Eagle Valley Astronomical Society Presents… Comets, Meteors, and Meteorites Thursday, November 8—7:30 to 9:00pm FREE, All Ages Welcome At Walking Mountains Science Center, 318 Walking Mountains Lane, Avon CO Most folks don’t realize it, but on any given night, there are 20 or more comets available in the sky that are bright enough to be photographed with a backyard

Eco Build Fund Supports Renewable Energy at Walking Mountains

News, PartnersBy Walking Mountains October 24, 2012 Leave a comment

Walking Mountains Science Center’s new campus has served thousands of school children, families and adults in its first year of operations. This innovative Science Center was made possible due to the generosity of private and public support throughout the state of Colorado. Eagle County contributed a total of $200,000 from the Eco Build Fund towards renewable energy systems, a high

The Science Behind Making Wine

Events, The Science Behind SeriesBy Walking Mountains October 19, 2012 Leave a comment

The Science Behind series continues next month at Walking Mountains with “The Science Behind Making Wine”. Join us Wednesday, November 14th at 6:30pm for a fun-filled, educational evening. Perhaps you didn’t know that oenology is the science of wine and wine making. During this session we’ll delve into the history and steps of the wine making process – from the

ERWC's Water'wise' Series Brings Redford WATERSHED Film to Science Center

Environmental Education, EventsBy Walking Mountains October 17, 2012 Leave a comment

As part of their Water Wise Wednesday Series, The Eagle River Watershed Council is presenting a free screening of Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West at the Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. The 55-minute documentary, narrated by Robert Redford and directed by award-winning filmmaker, Mark Decena, exposes the threats endangering

Use Simple Video Cameras to Get Great Celestial Movies of Celestial Objects

Astronomy, Events, Family ActivitiesBy Walking Mountains October 17, 2012 Leave a comment

The Eagle Valley Astronomical Society will gather Thursday evening, October 18, starting at 7:30 PM at the Walking Mountains Science Center near the base of Buck Creek Road in Avon. Our speaker will be John Briggs, a regular presenter at Eagle Valley Astronomical Society. Last month John travelled to Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson, Arizona, to perform a historical

Fall Festival at Walking Mountains, LIVE Raptor Presentation

UncategorizedBy Walking Mountains October 9, 2012 Leave a comment

Join us for a day of fun on campus with Nature’s Educators live raptor presentation and fun science booths on bats, bears and decomposers provided by Walking Mountains educators. This is a free event! November 3rd, Noon – 4pm. The live raptor presentation is from Noon – 1pm. The raptors will be on campus at their booth from 1:30 –

The Science Behind Personal Water Filtration Systems

Events, The Science Behind SeriesBy Walking Mountains October 1, 2012 Leave a comment

Restructured tap water, using personal water ionization technologies, can enhance health and eliminate the need for common household cleaning chemicals. Join Walking Mountains Science Center on October 10th at 6:30pm for the continuation of the Science Behind series. By the end of this fun, hands-on workshop, participants will understand the basics of how restructured, alkaline-iodized drinking water neutralizes acids, balancing

Domain Chandon and Newton Vineyards Vail Wine Tasting

Events, FunBy Walking Mountains October 1, 2012 Leave a comment

Esteemed wine personality Ellen Flora will be in Vail to discuss her love of wine and nature at Masters Gallery during “For the Love of Mountains,” a benefit for Walking Mountains Science Center. “We are delighted to welcome Ellen to Vail, and to have her on hand for this fun evening” said Jonathan Staufer, proprietor of Grappa Fine Wines &