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

Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement Applies for GOCO Funding

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 12, 2017 2:15:10 AM
Students from Battle Mountain High School crowd around a tripod. The sun is setting and the temperature has dropped two-fold in the last hour, but they will have to withstand the cold a little..
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Topics: Press Release, Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement

Eagle County Collaboration Creates 100 Acre Conservation Easement at Walking Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 4, 2017 11:59:25 PM
In a place where adventure and learning never hibernate, you can add land preservation to that list. On Tuesday, December 20th, Walking Mountains Science Center purchased five acres of land next to..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release

Vail Backcountry Snowshoe Tours Start December 1st

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 24, 2016 1:59:05 AM
You may not be digging out your house or car just yet, but the snow has finally arrived and that means it’s once again time to hit the trails! Back after an exceptional inaugural season, the snowshoe..
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Topics: Snowshoe, Press Release

Walking Mountains Science Center Annual Report

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 16, 2016 1:09:32 PM
Dear Friends,
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release

Walking Mountains Science Center’s Avon Campus Celebrates Five Years

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 23, 2016 3:43:37 PM
This August, Walking Mountains Science Center celebrates the five-year anniversary of their Science Center’s grand opening in Avon. Since the state-of-the-art LEED Platinum Certified facility opened,..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release

Walking Mountains Hosts Another Sold-Out “A Taste of Nature” Gala

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 14, 2016 9:47:16 AM
Annual Event Raises Funds for Organization’s Natural Science Education Programs Walking Mountains Science Center received overwhelming support from the community on Wednesday, July 6th, during their..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release

Walking Mountains to Honor Ann Smead and Matt Donovan

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 29, 2016 8:41:00 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center is proud and excited to celebrate another year of major accomplishments with their 2016 annual fundraising event, A Taste of Nature, on Wednesday, July 6th. This..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release

Walking Mountains Science Center Earns 2015 Best Place to Work

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 17, 2016 3:30:23 PM
Nature Nerds Unite! At Walking Mountains Science Center, ‘Nature Nerd’ is a term of endearment. This honor is only given to their most respected staff who are ready to awaken a sense of wonder in..
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Topics: Press Release, Awards

Community Effort to Engage Youth in the Outdoors Kicks Off For GOCO

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 9, 2016 11:49:38 AM
Next week kicks off a collaborative planning effort to engage youth in our community with the outdoors. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), a state program funded by lottery dollars, recently introduced..
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Topics: Press Release, Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement

Walking Mountains Science Center Receives $1 Million Endowment for Staff Professional Development

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 26, 2016 1:23:10 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center has received a gift of $1 million from a couple who wish to remain anonymous. This unique and transformational gift will be used to create an Endowment for..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History, Press Release

Fellowship and Masters Degree Education in the Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 20, 2016 11:53:56 AM
People move to the mountains for all kinds of reasons – the skiing, the sunsets, the active lifestyle, and now a Master’s Degree. Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon, Colorado is pleased to..
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Topics: Employment, Press Release, School Programs, Internship

Walking Mountains Sustainability's Melissa Kirr Awarded the Vail Centre For Sustainability Torch Award

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 9, 2015 1:56:42 AM
We are pleased to honor Melissa Kirr with the inaugural Vail Centre for Sustainability Torch Award. The Vail Centre Torch Awards celebrate those who exemplify our mission, Inspiration in Action, and..
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Topics: Press Release, Awards