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

Walking Mountains Blog

Foley Fellows Write their own Chapter

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 4, 2024 3:00:00 PM
It was a rainy Friday evening when Rylee Bundy, Sara Lynch, Sarah Noyes, and GG Giarrusso embarked on a journey that would set the stage for their time at Walking Mountains. The four Foley Graduate..
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Topics: School Programs

Jay Precourt’s Legacy: A Mountain of Impact

Posted by Julie Kapala on Oct 4, 2024 8:15:00 AM
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Topics: Our History, School Programs

Alice Feagan Art Exhibit: The Wonder Seekers at A Taste of Nature Gala

Posted by Julie Kapala on Jun 13, 2024 9:43:07 AM
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Topics: A Taste of Nature

Girls in Science: Igniting Curiosity and Shattering Stereotypes

Posted by Julie Kapala on May 20, 2024 10:33:47 AM
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Topics: Girls in Science, School Programs

Breathing Fresh Air into Education: More Than Just a Field Trip

Posted by Julie Kapala on May 20, 2024 10:08:15 AM
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Topics: School Programs

Introducing the 2024-2026 Foley Graduate Fellowship Cohort

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 6, 2024 11:10:58 AM
The Foley Graduate Fellowship provides graduate students the ability to live, educate, and learn with Walking Mountains as their home. This year, we are excited to introduce the 2024-2026 Foley..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Tour the Pete and Pat Frechette Educator Community Housing

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 28, 2024 3:19:14 PM
Housing is often considered the most essential benefit educators and interns receive when employed by Walking Mountains. The Pete and Pat Frechette Educator Community housing enables the Walking..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

March 19th: Spring Equinox

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 1, 2024 5:00:26 PM
In Colorado, the vernal equinox holds deep significance as it marks the transition from winter to spring in the high-altitude landscapes of the western slope. Rooted in ancient traditions and..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

From Paper to Practice: Creating and Implementing a New School Field Program

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 5, 2024 1:00:35 PM
Nine students huddled around the outdoor learning laboratory, working in small groups to build models of living communities in specific climates. I felt an unexpected burst of excitement as I..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Foley Graduate Fellowship Personal Reflection

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 2, 2024 12:54:34 PM
In the summer of 2021, I embarked on a journey with Walking Mountains as a seasonal Summer Naturalist. Little did I know that this adventure would eventually lead me to the Foley Graduate..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Saying Goodbye to a Great Friend

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 5, 2023 10:51:00 AM
The Walking Mountains community is sad to report that we lost a longtime colleague and friend, Tom Gaylord, in November. Tom was the Director of the Vail Nature Center for nearly 20 years and was..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Graduate Fellow Passion Projects

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 5, 2023 10:18:02 AM
The Youth Programs team has been busy this fall! As of November 8th, we’ve taught 1,443 students! As winter creeps in, it’s time for a seasonal shift in our work. We’re starting to plan for..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight