The mission of Walking Mountains Science Center is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

As a 501-3c non-profit science learning center, we offer innovative school programs, summer youth science camps, adult seminars,  interpretive programs & sustainability programs.

Here we offer:

School Programs
Working in conjunction with the local school district and private schools, our goal is to serve every child in Eagle County through natural science programs that take place in nature, compliment classroom curriculum and help narrow the achievement gap by enhancing scientific and environmental literacy.

Community Programs
A variety of courses are offered throughout the year in close partnership with local organizations. From films and speaker series events to Science Behind classes and astronomy, we bring participants of all ages into the outdoors.

Graduate Programs and Internships
Those who are interested in applying their expertise in environmental sciences can expand their experience through graduate studies and internships where they create and teach courses that connect people to the natural world.

Changing lives through natural science research

Our educational programs engage experiential learning – techniques that foster critical thinking, and teach the scientific method through the gathering of data. Today, we are contributing our data to a body of scientific research, linking what we are learning in our backyard with research to advance global sustainability

Walking Mountains Science Center, a gathering place for environmental learning

At Walking Mountains Science Center, we share our passion for the natural world in ways that make a difference. As an award-winning non-profit, we have been recognized for our efforts to preserve our natural surroundings and to promote environmental awareness and conservation.

We invite you to join us. Come, explore your curious nature.

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Walking Mountains Science Center

John Shipp

Kristen Bertuglia

Brian Sipes

Patty White

Paul Abling

Markian Feduschak

Magda King

Ben Peternell

The Education and Community Engagement team at Walking Mountains Science Center focuses on delivering innovative natural science education programs to local schools and the broader community. They collaborate with educators to enhance classroom learning through experiential outdoor programs, host a variety of community events and seminars to promote environmental literacy, and provide opportunities for graduate students and interns to develop and teach engaging science courses. This team plays a vital role in fostering a sense of environmental stewardship and inspiring lifelong learning among participants of all ages.

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