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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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.

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4-Star Rating Charity Navigator

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

Colorado Gives Day Eagle County

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

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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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Science Behind Tea

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Science Behind Papermaking

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Science Behind Foraging

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

EarthKeepers at Walking Mountains

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Science Behind Cheese Making

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

National Forest Service High School Research Projects with Walking Mountains Science Center

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

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Eagle County Conservation District

Walking Mountains Vail Summer Camp Scholarships Available

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 2, 2013 4:16:32 PM
Walking Mountains Science Center and The Eagle County Conservation District are partnering up to offer nine spots in conservation-minded Summer Science Camps this summer offered by the Science..
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Topics: Vail Summer Camps

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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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To awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.