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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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

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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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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