Walking Mountains

Exploring the Wild: A Look into the Outdoor Explorer Enrichment Program for Homeschoolers - The Outdoor Explorer Enrichment Program, a partnership between Walking Mountains Science Center and Alpine International Preparatory Academy, offers homeschool students in the Eagle River Valley a unique, hands-on outdoor learning experience. Through activities like wildlife tracking, avalanche awareness, and ecology, students develop scientific inquiry skills, outdoor survival techniques, and a deeper connection to nature. Currently, Walking Mountains is seeking input on how to continue to meet the needs of the homeschool community next year! ???? -- #Education #Homeschooling #Nature #Outdoors #Ecology #EagleCounty https://bit.ly/4haimZE

Gutsy Galliforms: Special Digestion Helps Birds Brave the Winter - Uncover the secret behind how birds thrive and comfortably endure Colorado's snowy winters all on an unvaried diet of tough plant matter. ?? -- #Birds #Galliforms #Nature #Colorado #Winter https://bit.ly/3EWjbI7

Resident Artists: A Change of Tune with the Seasons - We know that migration causes a big commotion within the bird community, does that mean all songbirds migrate? What songbirds can we hear in Eagle County and when? ?? -- #Birds #Migration #Nature #EagleCounty #Colorado #CuriousNature https://bit.ly/43bjjxB

Soaring Emissions: The Environmental Impact of Air Travel, Tourism, and Shopping Convenience - ???? In Eagle County, travel and aviation emissions are on the rise. Explore local initiatives to reduce your carbon footprint and balance travel with sustainability. #SustainableTravel #EagleCounty #ClimateAction https://bit.ly/3EHV284

On this Presidents’ Day, let’s take a look at Roosevelt's deep-rooted connection to this landscape and how his pioneering policies in land management continue to resonate today, shaping how we interact with & protect our natural resources. ?? -- #PresidentsDay #LandManagement #Environment #Colorado #TeddyRoosevelt https://bit.ly/4hXU8Tl

Chocolate… Is it as sweet as it seems? - While chocolate is a global favorite, the cocoa industry faces issues like deforestation and unfair labor. Have a ~sweet~ read to learn more about how choosing organic or Fairtrade chocolate can help support sustainable farming and improve conditions for farmers. ???? -- #Chocolate #ValentinesDay #Sustainability #Fairtrade #Cocoa https://bit.ly/4k6v7HF

Resolve to Be Greener: Easy Ways to Live Sustainably in the New Year - From reducing waste and lowering transportation emissions to supporting local businesses and embracing energy-saving programs, this guide offers practical tips for a sustainable 2025. https://bit.ly/3EmuUQd

Youth Taking Collective Action - In the face of climate anxiety, collective action may be the key to giving young people a greater sense of agency over their future. The Green Teams of Eagle County’s high schools provide students with a community of like-minded peers who can work together to enact change. ???? -- #Youth #CollectiveAction #Climate #GreenTeam #Environment #EagleCounty #Colorado https://bit.ly/4hM4hm5

Walking Mountains Alumni: Where are they Now? - Walking Mountains has offered The Foley Graduate Fellowship program designed to help burgeoning educators develop their skills in natural science education and leadership. Explore the achievements of some of our notable alumni. ?? -- #WalkingMountains #Science #Education #Nature #Leadership #FoleyGraduateFellowship https://bit.ly/3EqbrOA

Tu BiShvat, the Jewish New Year for the Trees: Celebrating trees beyond Arbor Day - Tu BiShvat, a Jewish holiday marking the new year for all trees, gives us an exciting opportunity to celebrate our trees, even in the middle of the winter.???? -- #TuBiShvat #NewYear #Trees #Nature #Sustainability #Colorado #EagleCounty https://bit.ly/3Q00MfQ