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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Sustainability

Walking Mountains Science Center

Walking Mountains Science Center
Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

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Understanding Sustainable Apparel Certifications

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 25, 2021 9:00:00 AM
Fast fashion is a business model in which clothes are mass-produced quickly and inexpensively in order to keep up with the latest fashion trends. The fast fashion industry has been described as a..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips

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The Sustainable Film Series: STRAWS & Smog of the Sea

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 28, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Ever since the industrial revolution, our country has been all about convenience, from fast food chains to grocery stores. The convenience may make our busy lives a lot easier, but do we ever stop..
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Topics: The Sustainable Film Series

How Bad is Idling Your Car for the Enviornment

What You Need To Know Before Idling Your Car

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 29, 2019 4:17:12 PM
What You Need to Know Before Idling Your Car
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

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The Sustainable Film Series: Blue Heart

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 29, 2019 10:00:00 AM
The Balkan Peninsula, or Balkans, is a region in southeastern Europe composed of 10 different countries. Dubbed the Blue Heart of Europe, the region is home to the last wild rivers in all of the..
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Topics: The Sustainable Film Series

Death by Design Production and Consumption

The Sustainable Film Series: Death By Design

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 11, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Take a minute to think about the number of electronics you own. Smartphone, tablet, laptop, and smartwatch just name a few of what most Americans individually own these days. Think about the last..
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Topics: The Sustainable Film Series

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Think Local First: How Shopping Relates to Sustainability

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 25, 2018 5:14:31 PM
Why does is it matter where I shop? Fact: Did you know that only about 33.6% of the revenue from national chains is reinvested into the community, while approximately 64.8% of the revenue from..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips

Backyard DIY Worm Composting Bin With Two Five Gallon Buckets

A Guide to Worm Bin Composting

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 30, 2018 9:50:02 AM
Build Your Own Worm Composting Bin! Worm composting is great for folks who don’t have the space or volume of waste to support larger composting systems. Worm bins can be used in apartments, offices,..
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Topics: Composting

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A Guide To Electric Vehicles (EVs) In Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 29, 2018 4:18:17 PM
Electric Vehicles: The Efficient Answer in Eagle County In 2014, Eagle County had an estimated 378,615 metric tons of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere from the transportation sector. Of that, 79% was..
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Topics: Electric Vehicles

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How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 22, 2018 11:53:54 AM
Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste in Eagle County * All household hazardous waste can be brought to the HHW Facility located two miles north of Wolcott (Exit #157),off Highway 131, at the Eagle..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Recycling, Waste Update

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United by the Planet: Earth Day!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 23, 2018 3:44:03 AM
April 22nd is a day that, for nearly 50 years in the running, countries around the world celebrate, show support for, and acknowledge the single most unifying entity for all of humanity: Planet..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Forever Green

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Walking Mountains Blogs

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 25% by 2025 and 80% by 2050 


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