What: Eagle Valley Astronomical Society Where: Walking Mountains Science Center When: September 13th, 7:30-9:00pm Cost: FREE, all ages welcome Wayne Green, an avid amateur astronomer since grade school, will share a presentation for all ages regarding the origin of matter. The show will include a look at the universe through different wavelengths beyond the light that we see. Mr. Green
DetailsJoin us this weekend (9/14 & 9/15) for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival at Walking Mountains Science Center! These environmental films are sure to change your world. Feature films include: Mother Nature’s Child, Nico’s Challenge, Walking the Valley: Mountain Pine Beetle and Green Fire. Walking The Valley: This segment takes you out into the White River National Forest on Vail Mountain to discuss the
DetailsThe popular “Science Behind” series continues next week with the Science Behind Brewing Beer! Join Walking Mountains Science Center at the Crazy Mountain Brewing Company on Wednesday September 12, 2012, from 6:30-8:30 pm for some educational fun! Learn from the experts as we investigate the science behind craft beers and how animals in the natural world share in the enjoyment of fermented beverages. The
DetailsJoin us for an event in partnership with the Education Foundation of Eagle County on September 26th at 6:30pm! Dr. Jon Kedrowski – Eagle Valley High School graduate, acclaimed author, and world class mountaineer will be here to share tales of his journeys and experiences as they relate to the world of business. He will also be on hand to
DetailsJoin us for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour at the Science Center on September 14th and 15th in Avon! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is celebrating its 10th year with a collection of films from the annual festival held the third week of January in Nevada City, CA! Wild & Scenic focuses on films which speak
DetailsMark Varien, Research and Education Chair at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, ventures back in time for a look at the deep history of the Pueblo Indians. He will share his knowledge of the origins of the Pueblo in the Mesa Verde region of southwest Colorado, and what they can teach us about the roots of modern civilization. The Neolithic
DetailsThe “Science Behind” series continues this month at Walking Mountains with The Science Behind Medicinal Gardens. Join us Wednesday, August 22nd at 6:30pm for a fun-filled, educational evening. Plants and gardens have a greater purpose than simply to be an eye catching source of food. Discover the science behind designing a medicinal garden. During this program we will discuss the
DetailsScientists speculate up to as many as 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid shower this weekend. Although Perseids can be viewed anytime after 10pm, peak viewing time will be on the evening of August 12th in the dark hours before dawn. This year the show is made even more spectacular with the alignment of Venus, Jupiter and the crescent
DetailsJoin a Walking Mountains Science Center naturalist on an educational hiking adventure into the wilderness surrounding the Eagle Valley. Program participants meet at the Walking Mountains campus in Avon where transportation to the trailhead is provided. Participants are required to bring snacks, lunch and water along with appropriate outdoor equipment. Hike locations and times will vary from week to week
DetailsInitiative to Provide Hands-on Field Science Experiences for Low-Income Students Avon, CO – Walking Mountains Science Center and Groupon Grassroots , the philanthropic arm of Groupon, announce the launch of a local campaign to provide scholarships for low-income children at local schools to participate in “Success in Science” field studies on Walking Mountains campus. The “Success in Science” campaign will be available on the Denver Groupon
DetailsWhat: Sage Grouse Habitat Monitoring Presentations Where: Walking Mountains Science Center When: Tuesday, July 31st Time: 5:00-6:30pm Please join us for an engaging evening of student presentations on sage grouse habitat monitoring and land use ethics. Walking Mountains Science Center in partnership with the US Forest Service and National Forest Foundation, gave high school age interns a six week opportunity
DetailsJoin the Forest Service for a family friendly weekend of fun at Sylvan lake! Help construct a new trail to connect the Visitor Center to Sylvan Lake. Bring your trail skills and fly rod for this rewarding weekend of trail construction Ages 14 and up; no experience necessary Free to participate; meals and camping provided What: Sylvan Lake State Park
DetailsEarth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books. ~John Lubbock The Avon-based Walking Mountains Science Center opened its new campus doors last year in August. Though having served the community with science and environmental education for over 13
DetailsOur campus muskrat hard at work in the Walking Mountains pond. Stop by the science and nature center in Avon for family fun in nature! FREE admission and guided nature hikes daily at 2pm. Check online for upcoming events at Walking Mountains Science Center . Photo credit: Naturalist Jeff Holoubek
DetailsA sparrow picks an unusual perch after sneaking into the Nature Discovery Center a top Vail Mountain. Visit us for free, daily hikes at 11am and 2pm daily from the Nature Discovery Center at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead. Photo credit: Naturalist Jeff Holoubek
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