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

Not Your Typical Camp Counselor

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 6, 2023 6:09:05 AM
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Summer Happenings at the Sowing Seeds Garden

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 2, 2023 1:36:24 PM
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Exploring Light & Sound with First Graders

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 4, 2023 1:20:02 PM
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Educating Middle School Students About our Changing Climate

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 7, 2023 12:59:18 PM
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Winter Hut Trip to Vance's Cabin w/ Battle Mountain High School

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 7, 2023 12:56:16 PM
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Research in Action: Foley Graduate Fellowship

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 3, 2023 12:28:20 PM
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

We Are Squash in the Three Sisters Garden

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 1, 2022 12:54:17 PM
Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a professor, scientist, and author who has inspired people with her words, which contain lessons on reconnecting with the land and developing a kinship with all earth’s..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Back to School with Walking Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 6, 2022 1:03:52 PM
As the sound of summer campers exploring the Avon Tang Campus fades and the nights become cooler, the Youth Programs team is hard at work preparing for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Our..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Four Ways to Support Your Child in the Outdoors

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 2, 2022 2:14:17 PM
Walking Mountains summer science camp is full of dynamic learning opportunities. We educators use science and nature together to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire stewardship of the natural world,..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Teachers & Students: An Update from the Foley Graduate Fellows

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 5, 2022 2:05:13 PM
Did you know that Walking Mountains’ Youth Program Educators are also graduate students in our Foley Graduate Fellowship?This summer, Walking Mountains will celebrate the graduation of our third..
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Topics: Environmental Education, School Programs, Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Rose Delles

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 4, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Meet our staff! Walking Mountains staff is full of brilliant, interesting and funny individuals. We want the community that might not have a chance to work with them or participate in their program..
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Staff Spotlight: Carrie Anderson

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 6, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Meet our staff! Walking Mountains staff is full of brilliant, interesting and funny individuals. We want the community that might not have a chance to work with them or participate in their program..
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Topics: Staff Spotlight