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

970.827.9725
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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.
970.754.4675
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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
970.479.2291
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Rose Delles

Rose Delles

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The intensity of fall colors in Colorado changes from year to year

Colorado Fall Colors, Why Does Color Intensity Vary From Year to Year?

Posted by Rose Delles on Sep 28, 2011 8:59:56 AM
The iconic photo of Colorado typically features peaks framed by piercing blue skies and rolling hills of dark evergreen trees spotted with bright red, orange, and yellow aspen trees. Aspens are the..
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Pasque Flower, Edward CO, Singletree Hike Colorado Wildflowers

Colorado Springtime Wildflowers

Posted by Rose Delles on May 10, 2011 1:51:05 PM
Greek mythology has given us the Anemoi, whose English translation means “wind.” The Greek Anemoi are four wind gods who each represent a cardinal direction. Each have been associated with various..
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Students to Stewards - Walking Mountains News, Hikes of the Week and events

Curious Nature - Learn about our wonderful environment

EVOM - El Rincón de EVOM (Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement)

Sustainability - Stay up to date with sustainability practices and new initiatives

Climate Action Collaborative - Follow the Collaborative's efforts to reduce carbon emissions in Eagle County 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 


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