Located near Centura Health in Avon right off of I-70. An innovative natural science learning campus for residents and visitors of the Eagle Valley. Free and open to the public.

318 Walking Mountains Lane, Avon, CO 81620

Located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola on Vail Mountain out of Lionshead Village, Vail. All visitors must have a pass to ride the gondola. Free and open to the public with valid gondola pass.
Nestled along Gore Creek near the Betty Ford Alpine Garden and Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail Village.
601 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Curious Nature

Halloween Inspiration from Nature’s Blurred Boundaries of Life & Death

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 21, 2024 9:15:00 AM
How can you capture the essence of nature’s cycles of death and rebirth in your Halloween celebrations? Halloween traditions have origins in the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the..
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Let the Trees, Grasshoppers, and Snails Speak for Themselves

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 14, 2024 9:15:00 AM
In the natural world of Colorado, fall is a season of restlessness. Bighorn sheep rams depart from their bachelor groups in search of a mate worth dueling over. The night is alive with millions of..
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Hey, Neighbor! Wolverine Reintroduction Approved in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 7, 2024 9:30:00 AM
The word “wolverine” evokes a slew of mental imagery: retractable metal claws, a guy in a black and yellow suit, or maybe even the more traditional wolf for some- but the mammal of the hour today is..
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The Smallest of Them All: A Look Into the World’s Smallest Predators

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 30, 2024 9:30:00 AM
What do you think of when you hear the word predator? Most of us immediately think of nature’s heavyweights: bears, wolves, lions and any other animals who would send us running off the trail at full..
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Local Educator, Jaymee Squires, Receives State-Wide Award

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 23, 2024 9:15:00 AM
In an inspiring culmination to a storied career, local educator Jaymee Squires has been named the 2024 recipient of the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education's Retiring Environmental Educator..
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From Home to Office: How to Bring Eco-Friendly Habits to Work

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 16, 2024 9:30:00 AM
Many of us here in Eagle County have likely implemented sustainability practices into our homes, such as recycling or composting, but how often have you thought about incorporating some of these home..
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The Mystery of Wildfires and the Burn Morel Mushroom

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 9, 2024 9:30:00 AM
Wildfires have raged rampant in our beautiful state for hundreds of millions of years throughout different types of landscapes. Everyone and everything that lives here must find ways to survive and..
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Worms of Colorado: The Good, the Bad and the Strange

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 3, 2024 3:00:00 PM
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Sustainable Swimming: Diving into Sustainability

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 26, 2024 9:30:00 AM
Swimming, a beloved pastime, and competitive sport, is often celebrated for its mental and physical benefits. However, beneath the surface lies a significant environmental impact, stemming from the..
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Wildlife Choices: The Rocky Mountain Game of Survival

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 19, 2024 10:30:00 AM
Nestled among the towering peaks and expansive forests of the Rocky Mountains lies a vibrantarray of wildlife. When you witness a fawn galloping across a meadow, you might not considerthe daily..
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Beneath the Surface: The Unseen Fish of the Eagle River

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 12, 2024 9:30:00 AM
The allure of fly fishing for trout in the pristine waters of the Eagle Valley is undeniable. However, beneath the sparkling surface of the Eagle River and its tributaries lies a hidden world of fish..
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Plant Intelligence: Do Plants Make Up Their Minds?

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 5, 2024 9:30:00 AM
A summer day in the mountains is chock full of decisions. Which spectacular trail should you hike or bike? What’s the best trail lunch to pack? If you see a bear, should you make noise or freeze?..
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