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

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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Extreme Mothers in Nature

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 15, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Happy Mother’s Day! Today we thank all of the powerful women that have shaped so many lives. From making sure our bellies are full to protecting us from the outside world, there is so much to be..
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Bats and White Nose Syndrome in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 8, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Chiroptera, commonly known as bats, is the second most diverse mammalian order. These flying mammals present 1,232 species. Colorado hosts a considerably diverse array of bat species. Eighteen..
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How to Cloud Watch?

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 24, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Are you the kind of person who stares up at the sky to watch clouds drift by and sees more than just a fluffy white mass? Do you find yourself lost in daydreams while imagining shapes and creatures..
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Why is April’s meteor shower called Lyrids?

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 17, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Next week is the start of one of the oldest recorded galactic events of the year! The Lyrids meteor shower is one of the oldest known meteor showers on Earth and has been observed for almost 2,700..
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Rocky Mountain Animal Personality Quiz

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 10, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Anthropomorphism is when we give human-like mental states to animals, but the opposite of that is zoomorphism. Zoomorphism is attributing animal-like mental states to humans. Take this short quiz to..
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Be Bear Aware

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 3, 2023 8:15:00 AM
It is about that time of year, black bears are coming out of hibernation. Bear hibernation in Colorado usually lasts from between early November to mid-March, according to Colorado Parks and..
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Happy National Spinach Day! Eating Spinach for Body and Planet Health.

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 27, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Are you looking for ways to boost your overall health while also eating something delicious that also is beneficial to the planet? Look no further than enjoying some wonderful and fresh spinach to..
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White Rhinoceros Fighting Extinction: Preservation vs Revival

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 20, 2023 8:15:00 AM
March 19th 2018 marked the death of Sudan, the last Northern White rhino male in Africa. He died at the age of 45; euthanized by a veterinarian team due to deteriorating health. He is survived by the..
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Skiing the Trees

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 13, 2023 9:15:00 AM
‘Tis the season for tree skiing! Earlier in the winter, our beloved aspen and conifer stands hosted many obstacles hiding beneath the shallow base of powdery snow. Today, however, we have a..
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How do certain animals come out on top when in conflict?

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 6, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Have you ever watched a bird feeder and seen two birds fight over a position at the feeder or a big bird like crow or jay arrive and scare away the smaller song birds? If you have, you’re witnessing..
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Celebrating Colorado Wildlife - National Wildlife Day February 22nd

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 27, 2023 8:15:00 AM
“Crikey, Mate!” - an enthusiastic expression heard in households throughout the world from the mid-late 90s and the early 2000s was more than a phrase to describe Steve Irwin’s excitement when..
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“Get a Whiff of This” Pheromones Control More than Mating in the Animal Kingdom

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 20, 2023 8:15:00 AM
With Valentine’s Day just passed, love is in the air and what better time is there to dive into the fascinating world of animal pheromones. Pheromones are chemical scent molecules released by a..
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Walking Mountains Blogs

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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