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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Curious Nature

Walking Mountains Science Center

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

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Gardening at High Altitude in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 18, 2020 9:00:00 AM
Trying to avoid going to the grocery store? Looking for a new hobby? Hoping to add some fresh flavors to your meals this summer? Look no further! Here is a guide to growing food in Eagle County this..
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A Healthy Snowpack is a Happy Valley

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 13, 2020 8:25:00 AM
The snowpack in Colorado provides many things for our community. For most of us, it determines how good our ski season is. We depend on the good snow to bring in revenue for our mountain communities...
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Why is that Egg Blue?

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 12, 2020 10:56:00 AM
A note on the photos in this article: These photos are from the internet, but the usage is tagged as: “free to share, use, or modify even commercially” Plastic easter eggs, and egg coloring..
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Virology 101: A Layperson’s Guide to Viruses

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 6, 2020 9:15:40 AM
We all live and prosper in a sea of viruses. Right now, as you are reading this article, viruses pulse through your bloodstream, intestines, lungs, and everywhere in your body. They’re on every..
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Where Do Fish Go When Their Home Freezes Over?

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 9, 2020 8:00:00 AM
With winter in full swing, many of the lakes and rivers have frozen over. But don’t let their calm appearance fool you, below the surface they are still teeming with life. Fish that have spent their..
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Snowshoes or No Shoes

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 2, 2020 8:30:00 AM
With the use of modern technology, navigating in the snow is much easier today than it has been for most of human history. Snow plows, snow blowers, and shovels allow us to quickly remove copious..
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Avalanches Affecting the Area

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 17, 2020 8:00:00 AM
Currently we are in our most active time of the year for avalanches to occur. Our snowpack is well established and still building as we go into the rest of February. The danger will continue to..
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The Wright Brothers Had Birds on the Brain

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 9, 2019 10:00:00 AM
The month of December features some pretty notable holidays, but one that is often overlooked is National Wright Brothers Day, coming up on the 17th. This day of national observation commemorates the..
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Bobcat

Colorado Cats – Meet the Bobcat, Lynx, and Mountain Lion

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 14, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Do you have a pet dog at home? What about a pet cat? These domesticated animals are our furry friends and cozy companions. But did you know that their wild counterparts are some of our neighbors here..
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sedimentary-rock----not-ours!

An Ode to Sedimentary Rock

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 23, 2019 8:30:00 AM
Here in the valley Where the Eagle flows, The Earth continues its journey.Beneath our feet, a tale not everyone knows.
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Fall-Leabes

Decomposition is Just the Start

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 16, 2019 8:00:00 AM
The arrival of September comes with a shifting in coloration of the aspen tree leaves from light green to a blaze of golden light. The soft rustling of the leaves and the sweet aroma of aspen dust..
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Wile E. Coyote

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 19, 2019 8:30:00 AM
Wile E. Coyote may be famous for his many blunders and failed attempts to catch the Road Runner, but his actions in Looney Tunes do not quite represent those of his real-life counterparts. While the..
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