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

Wonderful Waterfowl Colorado Duck

Posted by Jen Prusse on May 21, 2018 3:07:06 AM
Imagine this, you see a medium-sized, black-and-white waterfowl with a white crescent on its face, bobbing on the surface of Heart Lake (Flat Tops). Suddenly, it dives. What species was that?
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding

Are You My Mother? The Brown Headed Cowbird

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 14, 2018 3:36:00 AM
“Are you my mother?” the little bird appeared to say, looking up at the larger bird feeding him small seeds and delicious insects. At this point, the baby bird was naked as a jaybird, so to speak,..
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Signs of Spring in Colorado

Posted by Jaymee Squires on May 7, 2018 3:15:47 AM
Can you hear the trumpets blaring? Can you see the flags unfurling? No? That’s because as springtime begins its march across the landscape, its first signs are subtle, like the colorless catkin..
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Garden Groundwork Planning for your Mountain Garden

Posted by Haley Baker on Apr 30, 2018 3:02:29 AM
Does the occasional spring-like weather have you itching to get your hands in the dirt? Are you getting tired of browsing the produce section at the grocery store rather than going out and picking..
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Weeping Willows

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 9, 2018 3:17:12 AM
Many people are familiar with the well-known weeping willow, but there are lots of different willows. Willows are most commonly found growing in moist, sunlit meadows and are easily identified by..
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Are you a fool?

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 2, 2018 3:27:47 AM
Happy April Fool’s Day! Myths about the natural world abound, and we don’t want you to be the fool this year! Have you ever wondered if bats are really blind, or if toads can give you warts, or if..
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Once in a Blue Moon

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Mar 26, 2018 3:16:37 AM
Once in a blue moon, it’s important to try something new. And if you’ve never gone for a walk in the woods during the full moon, you must try it. There’s something so serene and peaceful about the..
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Bird Nests

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Mar 19, 2018 3:03:36 AM
There’s an old folktale I remember from my childhood, about the magpie building its nest. According to the story, the magpie was the only bird at the time who knew how to build a nest. The magpie’s..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding

Peregrine Falcons, the Bird of Many Contradictions

Posted by Hannah Irwin on Mar 12, 2018 3:23:51 AM
The peregrine falcon is a bird of many contradictions. Officially designated Falco peregrinus, or “wandering falcon,” they are known for exceptionally long migrations, yet have been held captive by..
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Winter Water in Colorado Builds Snowpack

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 5, 2018 2:23:00 AM
For many of us, winter snow storms mean powder days on the mountain. These snow storms can lead to some of the most fun days out of the entire year, but the importance of this snowfall extends far..
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Beware the Horde of Hamsters!

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Feb 26, 2018 2:59:08 AM
A herd of deer looked out over a gaggle of geese, as a murder of crows watched from the treetops. Some of these terms for animal groups may be familiar, while others may not, but beyond these..
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Crafty Coyote: A Colorful Character in all Times

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 19, 2018 2:47:22 AM
Predator of livestock, pets, and even children on the rarest occasions; the modern coyote has been vilified in Anglo-American culture. Coyotes are the most abundant livestock predators in Western..
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