Program areas at Walking Mountains
Sustainability & stewardship programs:a resource and education hub to inspire action from local to global. Specific program areas include: energy smart Colorado (energy efficiency and renewables), zero waste (events outreach), actively green (sustainable business training and certification), eco-schools (sustainability in k-12 schools) and the annual sustainable community film series. Internships support full-time staff working in these areas. These programs reached 361,433 people last year.
Community programs:engaging community members and visitors of all ages through year-round experiential opportunities, integrated facilities, and the local environment. Walking Mountains interacted with 40,857 people this past year at our science center, the nature discovery center, the vail nature center, and other locations where visitors learn about local plants, animals and the ecology of the area. A variety of lectures, workshops, seminars and field programs are offered throughout the year for adults.
Youth programs:field science programs: the heart and soul of Walking Mountains youth programming. Increasing science literacy, promoting systems thinking and creating a sense of place while fostering environmental stewardship. Served 6,928 k-12 students and pre-school aged children in eagle county through experiential and standards-based field science programs, all for free.