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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Girls In Science After School Program Walking Mountains

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..
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Topics: Girls in Science, School Programs

Eco Schools Sustainability Programs for Students

Teachers and Students Take the Eco-Schools Challenge In Eagle County

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 2, 2015 1:40:43 AM
It’s Thursday after school, and a group of 4th and 5th grade students huddle around a Kill-A-Watt meter diligently recording how much energy a classroom fan consumes when it’s running. At Brush..
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Topics: School Programs

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Cultivating STEM Rock Stars

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 30, 2015 10:00:27 AM
It’s not often that you meet a seventh grader asking questions about college, especially ones specific to science majors. The Walking Mountains Science Center STEM program attracts students that..
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Topics: School Programs, STEM

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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

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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

High School Water Conservation Internship Vail Colorado

Colorado High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 9, 2014 8:43:53 AM
Local High School Students Monitor Stream Health for the Forest Service Contributed by Peter Wadden Thanks to ongoing support from the National Forest Foundation and Vail Resorts’ Ski..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Internship

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Vail Valley Preschool Programs

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 15, 2014 11:09:06 AM
Did you know that Walking Mountains Science Center offers a preschool program each week?  This is the perfect venue for Vail Valley moms and tykes to come on out and explore their curious nature! 
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Topics: Earth Keepers, School Programs

EarthKeepers at Walking Mountains

Preschool & Early Childhood Programs at Walking Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 26, 2013 3:07:48 PM
EarthKeepers is a preschool program hosted by Walking Mountain Science Center. The program is catered towards young science lovers ages 3-5. Children have the opportunity to meet Mondays and..
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Topics: Earth Keepers, School Programs

Avon Elementary Colorado National Blue Ribbon School Award

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..
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Topics: Girls in Science, Energy Smart, School Programs

Senator Udall Visits New Walking Mountains Campus

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 7, 2011 4:45:39 PM
On Friday, June 3rd Senator Mark Udall visited the new Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon, CO.  The Senator was keen to hear about the non-profit/public partnership that Walking Mountains has..
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Topics: Press Release, School Programs

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