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

Walking Mountains

Walking Mountains
Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

Recent Posts

The Science Behind Homemade Wine

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 14, 2014 2:39:18 PM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Walking Mountains Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 3, 2014 2:32:52 PM
Walking Mountains Science Center has earned the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator. The award recognizes Walking Mountains for sound fiscal..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release

Tomorrow is Colorado Gives Day!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 9, 2013 3:31:34 PM
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser

The Science Behind Women's Ski Equipment

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 14, 2013 1:30:29 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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The Science Behind Tea

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 6, 2013 12:59:28 PM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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The Science Behind Papermaking

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 6, 2013 2:44:22 PM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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The Science Behind Foraging

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 8, 2013 5:07:58 PM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Preschool & Early Childhood Programs at Walking Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 26, 2013 3:07:48 PM
EarthKeepers is a preschool program hosted by Walking Mountain Science Center. The program is catered towards young science lovers ages 3-5. Children have the opportunity to meet Mondays and Fridays..
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Topics: Earth Keepers, School Programs

The Science Behind Achieving and Maintaining Peak Performance

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 12, 2013 9:33:08 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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The Science Behind Cheese Making

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 10, 2013 12:41:03 PM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship in Vail

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 19, 2013 9:46:52 AM
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Topics: Employment, Environmental Education, Internship

The Science Behind Container Gardening

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 9, 2013 8:33:41 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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