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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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Climate Change and Land Use Impacts on Red-tailed Hawk Ranges
Take a leisurely drive along Highway 6, following the Eagle River from Edwards to Eagle, and you’re likely to spot a famous, medium-sized, multi-colored raptor scanning the surrounding shrublands from a telephone pole or dead snag. Spooked by the approaching car, this predator of the skies flashes a reddish tail... Read more -
Colorado’s dynamic snow: Winter vs. spring snowpack
When I think of snow, my mind reflects back to my first official “powder day” as a brand-new skier in Vail. I remember peering down the run and scanning the blanket of fresh snow that awaited me as I mentally prepared myself for the challenge. As I skied my way... Read more -
Growing Resilient Lawns for Mountain Landscapes
If you’ve tried to grow a lawn in Eagle County, you know how hard it is to keep your greenery flourishing through our unique and sometimes difficult landscape! The popular lawn plant used widely across the U.S., Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), is actually not well suited for our region. It... Read more
Sustainability
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Climate Action Collaborative: Giving thanks, not taking more
Have you dusted off your fine china and hung the garland yet? Before we get too carried away with holiday festivities, let's pause for a moment of reflection. The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, and also a chance to educate ourselves on the histories associated with dominant... Read more -
Flames in the Anthropocene: Wildfires and Climate Change
Anthropocene: defined as the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment. Some geologists argue that the Anthropocene began with the Industrial Revolution.... Read more -
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
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
