Environment


Fire Free Five
Paul Cada, Wildland Battalion Chief, will present on wildfire prevention planning.


State Of The River 2025
Learn about the hydrology and water supply forecasts for the Colorado River basin.


Landscaping And Watershed Health
Pete Wadden, Town of Vail Watershed Specialist, will talk about the why and how of developing a creek friendly landscape.


Rachel Forbes
Rachel Forbes, MSW, is a Professor of Social work and the Western Colorado MSW program director at the University of Denver.


Invasive Species
Discussion of the risk of invasive snails and mollusks in the Colorado River system and best practices to help prevent their spread.


Cutthroat Trout
Kendall Bakich, Aquatic Biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, discusses how new DNA sampling techniques have reshaped our


Jon Waterman
Forty years ago, Jon Waterman took his first journey to Alaska’s Noatak River and was astonished by the abundant wildlife...


Auden Schendler
Auden Schendler spent twenty-six years running sustainability programs at Aspen One, which operates ski resorts, hotels, restaurants, and

The Real Reason Solar Energy Is Beating Oil And Gas
Join our panel of experts as they take us through a deep look at the costs of electricity and solar grids, the technology as it exists


Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project
Join Eagle River Coalition and the Colorado River District to learn more about the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project and the Eagle


Dinosaurs In Vail
Billy Doran, founder of the Museum at Dinosaur Junction, will present on the prehistoric creatures that once roamed Eagle County and other


Native Fish Recovery
Ben Felt, CPW Senior Aquatic Biologist, will talk about recovery efforts for endangered fish species on the Colorado River.


Gore Creek Update
Pete Wadden will provide an update on the status of Gore Creek macroinvertebrates, outcomes of several recent spill/dumping incidents, and


American Dipper
Pete Wadden will present on the life history of the American dipper, the only aquatic songbird in North America.


Water Shortage Response Planning
Come enjoy a complimentary lunch while listening to Pete Wadden, Town of Vail Watershed Specialist, along with ERWSD and their consultants


Invasive And Noxious Weeds
Come enjoy a complimentary lunch while listening to Pete Wadden, Town of Vail Watershed Specialist, provide an overview of common invasive

Respect The Wild
The Vail Valley’s diverse ecosystems support a wide array of wildlife.


Gala 2024
A Taste of Nature is Walking Mountains Science Center’s signature philanthropic event and one of the Vail Valley’s most anticipated summer


Wilderness History
Pete Wadden, Town of Vail Watershed Specialist, will discuss the unique meaning and history of the concept of Wilderness in American


State Of The River 2024
Learn about the hydrology and water supply forecasts for the Colorado River basin.


Living With Bears
Pete Wadden presents information about bears and best practices here in Eagle Valley.


Photography In Conservation
Todd Winslow Pierce, Vail native, photographer and founder of Eagle Valley Wild, will share images and stories that exhibit the importance

Let's Talk Trash
The Town of Avon wants to make sure that everyone attending Avon events understands how we reduce landfill waste.


Pollution In Pristine Places
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña is a geologist/glaciologist/climate change expert with extensive experience in science communication.


Shoshone Plant Rights
Lindsay DeFrates, Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Colorado River District, discuss the work being done by the Shoshone Water

Justicia Climática Para Los Latinos
Beatriz, cofundadora de Voces Unidas, ahora dirige una iniciativa de Conservación Colorado.


Soul Is Waterproof
Matt Moseley, Adventure Swimmer and author of Soul is Waterproof discusses how he uses his expeditions and books to raise awareness about