Environment
Perspectives From The Headwater State With Brian Macpherson
Brian Macpherson from the Colorado Water Conservation Board will present the major issues facing the Colorado River today, the state of the
Ending Human-Caused Air Pollution
Air pollution plagued humanity through the 20th Century and continues to worsen in many world regions today. More than 90 percent of the
Biological Pest Management
Join Dan Bean as he guides you through this masterclass on what biological agents you could use to manage your weeds and pests in your
Native Plant Selections
Join Nick Courtens, Colin Lee, and Nanette Kuich as they guide you through this masterclass on how you can enhance your landscape by
Sustainable Irrigation Systems
Join Jake Coleman, and Anthony Notary as they guide you through this masterclass about how you can improve your Irrigation Systems to save
A Taste Of Nature Gala 2021
A Taste of Nature is Walking Mountains Science Center’s signature philanthropic event and one of the Vail Valley’s most anticipated summer
Community Issues Bootcamp : Water & Fire
This session will focus on trends in both fire and water that are affecting our valley on a seasonal basis.
Energy Efficiency With Energy Smart
Nikki Maline of Energy Smart Colorado will be talking about tips for energy efficiency in homes and businesses and the programs and support
Vail Fire Evacuation Preparedness
Police Chief Dwight Henninger and Fire Chief Mark Novak are hosting a timely conversation around Vail’s Emergency Evacuation Plan, reasons
Amazon Woman : The First Woman To Kayak The Amazon From Source To Sea
Darcy Gaetcher, the first woman to paddle the Amazon from source to sea and author of the book Amazon Woman will be telling her tales of
Principles Of Riparian Restoration
John Giordanengo of Alo Terra go over the principles of riparian restoration.
Maintaining Healthy Soils
Shawn Bruckman from The Ground Up discusses the practices required to maintain healthy soils in your landscape. In lieu of the CO-VID 19
Outdoor Water Efficiency
Chris Wolff from the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District talks about best practices to effectively use water for landscaping in Vail.
Wildfire Preparedness And Defensible Space
Paul Cada, the Wildlife Fire Manager talks about the appropriate landscaping and preparedness in case of a potential wildfire.
Beyond Lawns: The Lawn-Industrial Complex
Peter Wadden, the Vail Watershed Education Coordinator, dives into the history of how turf became ubiquitous in American landscaping, what
Native Plant Selection
Nick Courtens from the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens discusses the various native species you can plant in your gardens. In lieu of the CO-VID
Gore Creek And The Importance Of Riparian Habitat
Pete Wadden from the Town of Vail discusses the importance of riparian habitat for Gore Creek. In lieu of the CO-VID 19 outbreak this Lunch
Water Conservation
Lyle Whitney and Tim York of the Aurora Water Department discuss the effective methods in which the city of Aurora has worked towards water
Getting To Zero
Carbon over-loading in the atmosphere is real, it is excessive, it is unprecedented and it threatens our way of life across the globe.
Update On Gore Creek Aquatic Health
Listen to renowned aquatic entomologist Dave Rees discuss the aquatic insects of Gore Creek and what they can tell us about the creek’s
Recycling In Eagle County
Town of Vail and Eagle River Water and Sanitation District presents Lunch with the Locals: Recycling in Eagle County with Nina Waysdorf
Climate Change In Eagle County
Kim Schlaepfer of the Walking Mountains Science Center discusses the ongoing effort of the Climate Action Collaborative towards containing
Noxious Weeds
Gregg Barrie of Vail Public Works discusses the various noxious weeds that have been spotted in Vail, CO. In addition to identifying the
NEPA 101 And Public Comments
Larissa Read of Common Ground Consulting LLC. discusses the ways to provide comments and feedback to your local Land Management Government
Dos And Dont's Of Building Code Compliance
The Climate Action Collaborative, presents a talk on the "Dos and Dont's of Building Code Compliance."
Watersmart
Learn to use water wisely in the semi-arid environment we call home.
State Of The River 2019
The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District hosts its annual discussion of the community's waterways.
Ecologically-Based Weed And Pest Management
Dan Bean of the Palisade Insectary discusses Ecologically - Based solutions for Weed and Pest Management.
