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

Buying Raspberries in the Middle of Winter

Posted by Emma Sloan on Mar 26, 2019 11:19:07 AM
How eating local and seasonal produce can improve your diet, build community, and reduce your carbon footprint We are all accustomed to the stands of berries positioned at the entrance of the produce..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Smart Ways to Stop Idling Your Car

Posted by Saphira Klearman & Mikayla Curtis on Mar 26, 2019 11:09:50 AM
It's your turn, to turn it off. As temperatures continue to drop below freezing it’s pretty easy and convenient to let your vehicle idle until it warms up. Simply defined, idling is when a vehicle..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative

Sustainability Tips: Don't Light The Night

Posted by Ford Sanger on Mar 18, 2019 3:24:22 PM
Light Pollution Is Real Did you know that, according to the International Dark Sky Association, that 99 percent of Americans live under light polluted skies and cannot experience a natural night? We..
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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

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

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

Sustainability Tips: How To Avoid Idling Your Car In Winter

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jan 22, 2019 8:55:05 AM
How To Avoid Idling Did you know that, according to studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy, vehicles warm up faster while driving than idling? Many of us are tempted to let our cars run..
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Sustainability Tips: What Is Radon And Why Should I Care?

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jan 14, 2019 10:38:37 AM
Get The Radon Gone Did you know that, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE), half the homes in Colorado have radon levels higher than the U.S...
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Topics: Sustainability Tips, Radon

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

Sustainability Tip: A New Year A Greener You

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jan 7, 2019 2:27:13 PM
New Years Resolution To Be More Sustainable Did you know that, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), twenty-seven percent of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips