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

970.827.9725
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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.
970.754.4675
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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
970.479.2291
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Curious Nature

Is Winter Over yet? Ask a Marmot

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 29, 2011 4:03:49 PM
The vernal equinox, or the first day of spring took place on March 20th at 5:21 P.M. Meaning, the Sun’s path across the sky crossed the equator providing the planet with an equal amount of daylight..
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Colorado cats - mountain lion

Mountain Lions - Leaders of the Natural World

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 25, 2011 12:06:54 PM
Leaders everywhere demand respect and attention wherever they roam. When translated into a natural setting, the leaders of our forests and mountains demand the same respect. They usually receive it,..
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Medano Zapata Ranch owned by the Nature Conservancy

The Medano Zapata Ranch Bison and Conservancy

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 11, 2011 2:48:48 AM
The Medano Zapata Ranch is shown in yellow. Great Sand Dunes National Park is in light pink. During the recentWalking Mountains Cranes Invitational, we had the opportunity to explore the beautiful..
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Colorado Watershed awareness

Snowpack - Colorado's Water for the Future

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 23, 2011 2:55:45 AM
Resources for Colorado Snowpack Information: Colorado Avalanche Information Center Colorado Snow Survey Program (US. Dept of Agriculture) Bureau of Reclamation Colorado Watershed Protection and..
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Students to Stewards - Walking Mountains News, Hikes of the Week and events

Curious Nature - Learn about our wonderful environment

EVOM - El Rincón de EVOM (Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement)

Sustainability - Stay up to date with sustainability practices and new initiatives

Climate Action Collaborative - Follow the Collaborative's efforts to reduce carbon emissions in Eagle County 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 


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