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

Sustainability

Will Barror

Recent Posts

Stay Warm & Save Money This Winter

Posted by Will Barror on Feb 20, 2024 8:58:00 AM
Feeling colder than normal? Heating bills going through the roof? Aside from lighting the couch on fire, are you struggling to keep your house warm? Well you’re in luck! Walking Mountains and Energy..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative

Climate Action Collaborative: 2023 in Review

Posted by Will Barror on Dec 13, 2023 9:16:08 AM
Last December I shared 22 climate wins in 2022 that the Climate Action Collaborative (CAC) and our partners achieved. For brevity, I’ll spare readers from a list of 23 climate wins in 2023. Instead,..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Happy Hallo-Green!

Posted by Will Barror on Oct 9, 2023 2:15:06 PM
When most people think of October, they picture changing leaves, warm apple cider, the quiet of shoulder season, and of course, Halloween. If you’ve made it this far into October without being..
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Embrace the Waste!

Posted by Will Barror on Aug 14, 2023 9:37:29 AM
August is a great month for holidays: National Watermelon Day on the 3rd, International Beer Day on the 4th, National Peach Pie Day on August 24th, and National Trail Mix Day on the 31st. What do all..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Waste Update, Zero Waste

Cheers to a Summer Spent Outside!

Posted by Will Barror on Jun 12, 2023 2:35:44 PM
It’s “moved for the winter, stayed for the summer” season in Eagle County. The time of year where locals reflect on how fast the ski season went by, but audibly remind themselves (and anyone else who..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Developing Community Based Climate Solutions

Posted by Will Barror on Apr 13, 2023 9:34:29 AM
Roughly a year ago, I suggested several tips for taking climate action to readers looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Along with contacting elected officials and joining an environmental..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Become a Green Commuting Hero

Posted by Will Barror on Mar 17, 2023 12:30:01 PM
Whether you like it or not, spring is right around the corner. Warmer weather, longer days, and mashed potato snow means we’re only weeks away from float trips and mountain biking.
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

22 Local Climate Wins in 2022

Posted by Will Barror on Dec 19, 2022 10:25:44 AM
As 2022 comes to an end, we want to reflect on the progress the Climate Action Collaborative (CAC) and our partners have made in 2022. Here are 22 local climate wins of 2022, in no particular order: ..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Grateful for Climate Action

Posted by Will Barror on Nov 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM
As the year comes to an end, all of us at the Climate Action Collaborative are grateful for the significant steps taken in 2022 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the local, state, and federal..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Improved Eagle County Public Transit is Within Reach

Posted by Will Barror on Oct 18, 2022 9:00:00 AM
It’s Friday, and you’ve just gotten off work after a long week. You head outside and hop into the awaiting micro-transit van parked outside. You’ve no sooner queued up your favorite playlist when the..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative