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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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What’s Cookin? (Or Not!): Winter Diets in Human History
Unlike bears or marmots, humans are not able to hibernate, and therefore, winter food preparations look a little different than some wild animals who gorge on food to build up fat stores for a long winter’s nap. In the present day, if you have a craving for something tasty and... Read more -
Harvesting Christmas Trees: A Holiday Tradition
A common image on Christmas greeting cards, in movies and storybooks, and holiday figurines is of an adult and a child pulling an evergreen tree on a sled through the snow. This image depicts the classic tradition of going out into the forest to select and cut down the family’s... Read more -
The Dark Sky Doldrums (and how to dig yourself out)
Winter in the mountains can be a uniquely invigorating time. With winter comes snow, and with snow comes skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowball fights, and more. So why, you might be asking yourself, does your heart sink every day with the ever-earlier sunset? Why don’t you feel like doing much other... Read more
Sustainability
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Climate Action Collaborative: 2023 in Review
Last December I shared 22 climate wins in 2022 that the Climate Action Collaborative (CAC) and our partners achieved. For brevity, I’ll spare readers from a list of 23 climate wins in 2023. Instead, here’s a highlight from each month, focusing on local actions taken in Eagle County to meet... Read more -
Mountain Towns 2030: Inspiring Action for a Climate-Resilient Future
Mountain towns, such as ours, have long been revered for their breathtaking landscapes, plentiful outdoor activities, and pristine environments. However, our economies and communities are some of the most vulnerable to ever-increasing threats from climate change. In response, a group of dedicated mountain communities have been taking action to secure... Read more -
Climate Action Collaborative: Celebrating Our Annual Impacts
Happy September, Eagle County residents. This time of year, as fall peaks around the corner, the seasonal shifts ask us to turn inwards and do some critical reflection. As we lean into interpersonal reflection, it’s a great time to reflect on our work in the last several months, and beyond.... Read more
Climate Action
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Local emissions rise 6%. To meet climate action goals we must do more.
The Climate Action Collaborative for Eagle County Communities and Eagle County have released the 2022 Eagle County Energy Inventory, which states that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rose 6% in 2022 from the 2014 baseline. Communities across Eagle County have set a goal to reduce GHG emissions 50% by 2030 and... Read more -
Sustainable Spring Cleaning
With snow flurrying outside and the sidewalks still icy, it’s hard to imagine that spring is right around the corner. Nonetheless the season of new growth is on the way and many of us may be inspired to undertake annual spring cleaning. Spring cleaning can help us start the season... Read more -
Sustainable Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day and while this column might not usually give relationship advice, this month we have tips on how to show your love for the most special someone of all: the planet! ... Read more
