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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Mitchell Smith

Get to Know the Incoming 2025 Foley Graduate Fellows!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 31, 2025 9:15:00 AM
Walking Mountains is excited to welcome the new 2025-2027 cohort of Foley Graduate Fellows! The fellows will begin pursuing their Master of Arts in Science Education this summer, while stepping into..
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Topics: Environmental Education, Staff Highlight

Walking Mountains Science Center field science programs with Eagle County students.

End of School Year Gratitude

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 5, 2023 11:24:41 AM
As we approach the end of the 22-23 school year, Walking Mountains Science Center would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to provide our Field Science Programs to over 3,000..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Science Center, School Programs, Staff Highlight

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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 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 


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