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

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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River Dynamics and Rafting

The Science Behind River Dynamics and Rafting

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 8, 2012 9:54:01 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

Mountain Lion Mural at Walking Mountains Science Center

Nature Nook Mural Update

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 27, 2011 9:10:28 AM
More nature nook mural photos - hope you all are enjoying this process as much as we are! We continue progress to build and open our new Avon Tang Buck Creek Campus for Walking Mountains Science..
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Topics: Our History

The Beaver Experience at Walking Mountains Science Center

Nature Nook at Walking Mountains Science Center Begins to Take Shape

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 25, 2011 3:32:27 PM
We are so exited to see the Nature Nook taking shape on campus. While the exhibits are well underway and being built in Denver, our resident painter, Mickey, is painting murals so fast we can..
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Topics: Our History

Meadows Learning Studio green roof installation at Walking Mountains Science Center

Science Classroom in Avon Gets a Green Roof

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 11, 2011 2:12:53 PM
While kindergartners from the Eagle County Charter Academy were getting a lesson on the five senses today, the Meadows Learning Studio was undergoing some changes. The MLS (which is the third and..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History

Free Family Lesson Plan to Identify Animal Tracks in Nature

Lesson Plan (all ages): How to Identify Animal Prints and Track Patterns

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 27, 2011 9:56:09 AM
Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? How about a lesson on animal prints and track patterns? This is an activity-based learning experience that you can do right in your own backyard..
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Topics: Lesson Plan

It's a Great Time for Birders in Vail

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 22, 2011 9:53:40 AM
Vail bird enthusiasts - join us at the Vail Nature Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30am for a morning bird walk. (June - mid August). We'll walk through the meadows and woods along the Gore..
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Topics: Nature Discovery Center, Birding

Springtime outdoor lesson plans for kids in Colorado

Springtime Outdoor Activities for Kids - A Compilation

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 19, 2011 2:12:08 AM
With the warming of the weather we thought it would be a great idea to offer some educational links for springtime family fun. Below please find a great list of resources and activities to get the..
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Topics: Kids Activities, Lesson Plan

Sandhill Cranes Migration

Sandhill Cranes Migration, San Luis Valley Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 30, 2011 5:09:33 PM
Two times each year a magical place in Colorado provides the birding experience of a lifetime. A wetlands area in the San Luis Valley near Alamosa becomes a stopping point along the yearly..
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Topics: Sandhill Cranes

Walking Mountains Science Center LEED Platinum School and Education

Achieving LEED Platinum Certification in Avon, CO

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 25, 2011 2:46:35 AM
The LEED program (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building certification system developed by the US Green Building Council. This rating system..
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Topics: LEED Certification, Walking Mountains Science Center, Our History

Markian Feduschak and Doug Dusenberry converse with the Frechettes

New Walking Mountains Science Center "Drys-In"

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 14, 2011 4:23:51 PM
Today Walking Mountains Science Center celebrated a "drying-in" ceremony with RA Nelson and Associates, Builder of the Buck Creek Campus. RA Nelson's team has been concentrating on the construction..
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Topics: Our History

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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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