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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High School Student Internships with US Forest Service Colorado

Eagle County High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 16, 2015 11:01:32 AM
Thanks to ongoing support from the National Forest Foundation and Vail Resorts’ Ski Conservation Fund, 12 high school students will participate in the fourth summer of the Walking Mountains Science..
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Topics: Employment, Press Release, Internship

The Science Behind Ayurveda Yoga with Julia-Clarke

Science Behind Ayurveda

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 5, 2015 9:45:10 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

Natural Outdoor Playground at Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon Colorado

New Natural Playground at Avon Science Center

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 4, 2015 9:24:01 AM
During the spring of 2014, Walking Mountains Science Center was approached by an apprehensive yet studious and obviously industrious young man. Max Phannenstiehl, from Boy Scout troop 231 in Edwards..
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Topics: Our History

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Walking Mountains Science Center Partners with Eagle County Schools to Take Science Outside for over 3,500 local youth

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 3, 2015 5:12:47 PM
Avon, Colo. June 3, 2015 – Walking Mountains Science Center and Eagle County Schools partnership continues to grow. Every school year thousands of students visit a Walking Mountains Science Center..
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Topics: Press Release, School Programs

Summer Science Camps in Colorado for Kids

School's Out - Camp On!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 2, 2015 4:48:35 PM
Activities For Kids In Vail When Schools Out Schools out and it’s time to get your kids into Summer Science Camp before they’re all full. In the Eagle Valley adults and children alike have..
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Topics: Vail Summer Camps

Walking Mountains Nonprofit of the Year Vail

Walking Mountains Science Center Awarded 2014 Nonprofit of the Year

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 19, 2015 11:29:32 AM
Avon, Colo. May 19, 2015 – It’s an exciting time to be a nature nerd in the Eagle Valley. The Vail Valley Partnership (VVP) named Walking Mountains Science Center the 2014 Nonprofit of the Year at..
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Topics: Press Release

The Science Behind Fly Tying

Explore the Science Behind Fly Tying

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 7, 2015 2:19:17 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

Public Health and Environment Champion Award

Walking Mountains Science Center to receive Public Health and Environment Champion Award

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 19, 2015 4:24:29 AM
April 19, 2015 - Eagle County Public Health and Environment will present Walking Mountains Science Center with the 2015 Eagle County Public Health and Environment Champion Award during the Board of..
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Topics: Press Release

The Science Behind Cloud Seeding to Make Snowfall

Science Behind Cloud Seeding

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 14, 2015 2:42:56 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

Vail Summer Backcountry Guided Hiking Walking Mountains

Vail Summer Adult Guided Backcountry Hiking Schedule Released

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 14, 2015 11:09:33 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center and the Vail Recreation District’s backcountry hiking program kicks off in early June and continues through the beginning of October. Join us as we travel the valley..
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Topics: Press Release, Backcountry Hikes

Eco School program Eagle County Walking Mountains

Inspiring Students to Reduce Their School's Energy Usage

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 6, 2015 10:24:01 AM
Avon, Colo. April 6, 2015 – A grant from Vail Resorts Epic Promise has allowed Walking Mountains Science Center to engage Eagle County students in the eco-schools program. As part of this program,..
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Topics: Press Release, School Programs

The Science Behind Sugar

Explore the Science Behind Sugar

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 2, 2015 8:56:19 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

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