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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Vail Certified as First Sustainable Mountain Resort Destination in the World

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 20, 2018 9:29:17 AM
Today, Vail announced their certification as a sustainable mountain resort destination. Vail is the first destination in the world to be certified to the Mountain IDEAL sustainable destination..
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Topics: Our History, Mountain IDEAL Destination, Forever Green

Vail to be Assessed as the First Certified Sustainable Destination in the U.S.

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 13, 2017 10:56:50 AM
After months of preparation, Vail will be hosting an independent site visit the week of August 17th, 2017 to determine if it has met the criteria needed to become the first Certified Sustainable..
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Topics: Our History, Mountain IDEAL Destination, Forever Green

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Walking Mountains Blogs

Students to Stewards - Walking Mountains News, Hikes of the Week and events

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 25% by 2025 and 80% by 2050 


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