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

April Fools! Not Quite Spring

Posted by Nicholas Scarborough on Apr 1, 2019 10:00:00 AM
March 20 marked the vernal equinox, meaning that every place on Earth experienced a 12 hour day. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, our days will continue to grow longer until June 21, the..
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New and Improved Symbol of St. Patrick’s Day: Cabbage

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 15, 2019 10:00:00 AM
This St. Patrick’s Day, you will be flooded with images of four-leaf clovers and leprechauns. Your diet may consist of primarily chocolate coins and Guinness, but this St. Patrick’s Day we need to..
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Bristlecone pine trees, resilient to all but climate change

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 15, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Winter continues to hold us fast in its embrace. Some of us may be looking forward to the coming spring when days get longer and the alpine releases much of its snow, but for some members of our..
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Be Kind to Wildlife!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 14, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Sunday was National Random Acts of Kindness Day. Random acts of kindness can go a long way. But what if you were to show your random act of kindness to an individual who could never return the favor?..
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The Missing Lynx

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 14, 2019 9:32:00 AM
Where are the Lynx?The Canada lynx is protected under the Endangered Species Act, which makes encountering one in the wild an extremely unusual occurrence, especially here in Colorado. The lynx by..
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Fun with Foxes on Valentine’s Day

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Feb 10, 2019 10:00:00 AM
I want to take you homeI won’t do you no harm, noYou’ve got to be all mine, all mineOoh, foxy lady – Jimi Hendrix
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Living on the Edge: Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep

Posted by Dustin Hall on Jan 24, 2019 11:25:00 AM
Imagine driving down I-70 near East Vail and catching a glimpse of a large tan mammal with a white rump standing on the side of the road. You think it’s just another mule deer but after a double..
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Light & Shadow: Sun Dogs

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 7, 2019 10:00:00 AM
The shadows on these short days of winter are long and all encompassing. Sunlight glints off the surface of the crystalline snow, blinding us literally and figuratively with its brilliance. Even the..
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20 Great Adventures: Nature Books

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 19, 2018 9:42:00 AM
There are so many reasons to read aloud to your children, it would be hard to list them all. Research has shown that reading together can boost a child’s vocabulary and comprehension, engage bonds..
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How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 10, 2018 10:46:00 AM
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen a bright light streaking across a background of twinkling stars, only for it to disappear as you frantically try to point it out to your friends and..
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How Animals Prepare for Winter

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 25, 2018 12:36:00 PM
The winter is fast approaching as ski season begins. You might be preparing by digging your winter woolies out of the back of your closet, dusting off your skis, or stocking up on hot cocoa to keep..
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What Do Animals Do With Their Leftovers?

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 18, 2018 12:40:00 PM
As we prepare for the holiday season, we prepare for a time of feasting and the inevitable result… leftovers. When we have an abundance of food available, we tend to stash away the excess for a later..
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