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

Animals Keeping In Winter

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 11, 2016 10:25:23 AM
Each morning when I go out and brush the snow off my car, the temperature seems to be a little colder. As humans, we heavily rely on our layers and puffy coats to keep us warm. It’s not uncommon to..
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The Matter of Things

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 4, 2016 8:38:20 AM
The start of a new calendar year makes us think of new beginnings and new opportunities. And while the year is just beginning, we are more than halfway through the decade, and less than a quarter of..
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On Being Cold: Why are Some People more 'Cold' Than Others?

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 21, 2015 1:54:22 AM
Are you always cold? Always asking to turn the heat up? It can be the middle of summer, and I will still be cold in my sleeping bag, no matter how many blankets I pile on or how warm the night is...
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Make Your Own DIY Holiday Ornaments!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 14, 2015 1:48:34 AM
Here we are again at such a wonderful season. It’s that time of year that we all anxiously wait for. The snow has fallen, caroling has begun, and the town is bustling with holiday cheer. Our homes..
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Food for Thought: What to Feed Birds in the Winter

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 30, 2015 1:48:46 AM
Winter oh winter, you’re almost here, let’s raise up our glasses for a frosty Colorado cheer! We cheer to skiing, mittens, cocoa and more, but one more thing we cannot ignore…. Our birds that stay..
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Birding, Listing, and Embracing Your Inner Nature Nerd

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 23, 2015 1:33:21 AM
As years go by, birding, or bird watching as a hobby, is becoming more familiar and popular among the non-birding world. In fact, what some might formerly have considered to be a “nerdy” hobby,..
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Colorado Hot Springs Hikes and Adventures

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 16, 2015 12:30:10 PM
For over a hundred years, hot springs in Colorado have attracted vast numbers of visitors to their healing, relaxing and intriguing waters. In Colorado, we are fortunate to have both artificial and..
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Creatures of the Night: Wolves! Myths about Wolves in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 19, 2015 2:10:52 AM
As Halloween approaches and the days get shorter, you might find your thoughts drifting to spooky creatures of the night. From vampires and bats to werewolves and raccoons, nocturnal creatures,..
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Those Rotten Leaves - Decomposition In The Forest

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 12, 2015 2:49:53 AM
Now that the leaves have changed beautiful colors and are falling to the cold ground - what’s next? I bet you can smell it. Those leaves play an active role in replenishing the soil with what it..
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Pine Nuts: A Do-it-Yourself Guide for the Perfect Fall Treat

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 5, 2015 4:55:00 PM
What is a pine nut? Pine nuts come from pine trees, which are conifers, or cone producing trees. But pine nuts aren’t actually nuts at all; they are seeds! All pine trees have edible seeds that..
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Autumn: A Treat for the Senses

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 28, 2015 2:27:35 AM
Autumn – the word itself provokes many different thoughts, feelings and interpretations. It is a time of change, a time of beauty, and a time of memories. Think about how you might describe autumn,..
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Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio in Nature!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 22, 2015 9:33:18 AM
At its essence, science is the study of how the universe and all the things in it work. Mathematics is the language used to reveal and relate what scientists discover by helping them find..
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