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

Solar Panels - Are they beneficial in Colorado's Long Winters?

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Nov 18, 2019 8:30:00 AM
Solar panels are becoming more common in our community as a source of electricity. Colorado is known for 300 days of sunshine, which is ideal for solar panels to work. But as our days grow shorter in..
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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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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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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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Tribute to Seniors

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 19, 2019 8:30:00 AM
Happy National Senior Citizens Day! For millennia, the elderly have played an important role as leaders, nurturers, and guardians of tradition. As we spend today celebrating the older members of..
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Be Bear Aware

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 29, 2019 8:00:00 AM
It is the middle of summer here in the valley, which means that berries are starting to ripen. If you enjoy eating the berries here, then you are not alone. Black bears eat berries because they serve..
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Fireworks of a Different Kind

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jul 1, 2019 8:30:00 AM
As we prepare to watch manmade fireworks light up the skies in the upcoming nights, there’s another fireworks show coming up that we might not be thinking about. And today, June 30, happens to be a..
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Celebrate National Hydration Day

Posted by Iza Ruffino on Jun 24, 2019 9:05:00 AM
Summer is here, meaning the outdoor activities and sun are strong in Colorado! As the heat and adventure settle in, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are ready for all that is ahead...
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Wild Motherhood

Posted by Nicholas Scarborough on May 2, 2019 9:12:00 AM
There is no single, correct way to be a mother. You might need to have more control over your child’s activities, or you might feel comfortable being laid-back, or maybe you just leave them in a..
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Colorful Eggs – But not for Easter!

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Apr 26, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Sometimes, everything seems to align. Consider this season, spring, and all of the new life and rebirth that we see around us alongside the holidays of the season, Easter and Passover. Both holidays..
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The Clever Common Crow

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 8, 2019 10:00:00 AM
We have all seen their mysterious black figures soar across the sky and heard their loud “caws” from near and far. But have you ever thought about why crows seem to be everywhere in North America?
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