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

We Owe It All to Plants

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 1, 2018 2:44:45 AM
As the leaves begin to change color, it reminds us to think about how plants play a role in our lives. Plants aren’t just pretty things to look at or a healthy snack to eat. Think about what you have..
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Warmer winters help invasive pine beetles

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 24, 2018 3:39:29 AM
We tend to think of disturbances as bad, and in nature, they can often be “bad” or destructive, especially in the short term. But over the long haul, disturbances can actually be integral to the..
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Martha, the Last of the Passenger Pigeons

Posted by Haley Baker on Sep 4, 2018 3:21:09 AM
On September 1st, 1914, a legend passed in the aviary at the Cincinnati Zoo. That legend was a single pigeon, named Martha, after George Washington’s wife. Martha was the last of her kind, and with..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding

100 years of protecting birds, but has it been enough?

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 27, 2018 3:09:08 AM
I have a confession to make. Like all domestic cats, my indoor cat, Ryu, is a killer. That’s right. He escaped onto the patio one day in July and took out two birds. Did he eat them? No. He simply..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding

Colorado State Parks to Visit (that aren't Sylvan Lake)

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 20, 2018 3:44:05 AM
This summer Colorado Parks and Wildlife is undertaking a huge renovation at Sylvan Lake State Park. They are draining the reservoir and replacing an aging dam. While construction continues, most..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Colorado Road Trips

Animals with Strange Names

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 13, 2018 3:09:22 AM
Have you ever wondered how certain animals get their names? I was asking myself this very question the other day after I heard the strangest animal name yet - Wunderpus photogenicus. Turns out, that..
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Humans Aren't the Only Evacuees During Wildfires

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jul 30, 2018 3:12:48 AM
Remember Bambi? Most of the movie included picturesque forest scenes of flowers and friendly skunks, but towards the end, there was that chaotic scene where fire spreads through the forest and the..
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Scavengers: Nature's Recyclers

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 23, 2018 3:25:30 AM
We often describe animals by their hunting strategies, and we are fascinated by large grazers and big predators. But what about the animals who choose not to track and take their own food? Some..
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Fly Fishing Hot Spots

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 16, 2018 3:44:34 AM
We all have our favorite fishing spots that we consider to be the best, or our personal “hotspots”. However, this summer, the Eagle River Valley has more “hot spots” than usual. Unfortunately for..
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What is a Grebe?

Posted by Haley Baker on Jul 9, 2018 3:17:24 AM
You’re out enjoying an evening on the lake when you notice a strange bird floating along the surface of the water. It’s not quite a duck, too small for a goose, and more awkward than a graceful..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding

Wildflower Season in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 25, 2018 11:11:13 AM
“Harrington’s penstemon!” I call to my friends. I stop the truck. It’s late May, and I have been driving slowly in a sage-oak plant community south of Eagle. Our quest: to find wildflowers. Upon..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Wildflower Update

Stephen Hawking's Universe

Posted by Haley Baker on Jun 18, 2018 3:39:44 AM
“The idea of 10 dimensions might sound exciting, but they would cause real problems if you forget where you parked your car.” -Stephen Hawking, The Grand Design
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