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

Letting Curiosity Lead the Way - Girls in Science

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 29, 2017 9:08:15 AM
Picture this, a room full of giggly girls, huddled around a white board and a large poster. The poster, taller than each of the girls, conveys a double helix structure snaking out like a ribbon from..
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Topics: Girls in Science, School Programs

Science Questions Answered by Girls In Science Students!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 4, 2017 2:18:01 AM
More than ever, people claim to know a lot more than they do. Google has become a verb synonymous with looking up unknown information and Wikipedia is now the encyclopedia of choice for quick..
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Topics: Girls in Science, School Programs

Introducing The Electrifying Twins of Girls in Science

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 1, 2015 1:07:42 AM
“Do you know how many bones there are in the human body?” 9-year-old Jahanny Machigua asks wildlife biologist guest speaker Jennifer Austin. Austin has been speaking about her field work relating to..
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Topics: Girls in Science, School Programs

Avon Elementary Secures National Blue Ribbon School Award

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 11, 2012 9:58:53 AM
The principal, teachers and students over at Avon Elementary School (AES) have much to celebrate these days. AES was recently awarded the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award - a designation received..
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Topics: Girls in Science, Energy Smart, School Programs

Girls In Science Program Improves 3-5 Graders Understanding of Science

Posted by Lara Carlson on Apr 15, 2011 4:26:00 PM
Who would have thought that “Girls in Science” could become so popular that a BOY would pretend to be a girl just to sneak in to class? Believe it! Jesus has been pining to become part of Miss Lara’s..
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Topics: Girls in Science