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

Civic Engagement: Keeping Track of the Issues

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Apr 13, 2022 4:28:51 PM
Understanding the System: Tips to Keep Track of the Issues You Care About
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Case Study: Plant Conservation & Sustainable Tourism at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Posted by Kate Manzer on Mar 15, 2022 9:22:49 AM
Vulnerability in Vail
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Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Ambassador, Actively Green Case Studies

Edwards Metro District Partnership Offers Discounted Energy Assessments and Increased Rebates for Residents and Businesses

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Mar 14, 2022 2:42:15 PM
Edwards Metro District Partnership Offers Discounted Energy Assessments and Increased Rebates for Residents and Businesses
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Sustainability Tip: Recycling while Travelling

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Mar 14, 2022 2:05:52 PM
If you’re here in Eagle County visiting, or have recently taken a trip, you may have been confused to find that recycling rules can be different from place to place. Within Eagle County there are..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips

Colorado Law Tackles Plastic Pollution

Posted by Claire Kantor on Mar 14, 2022 1:42:14 PM
Once upon a time (a time that really wasn’t that long ago), human beings were limited by what existed in the natural world. But, someone somewhere did a little experimenting, a little mixing of some..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips

Case Study: Waste Diversion in the Restaurant Industry - How Root & Flower has Become a Model for others to Follow

Posted by Kate Manzer on Feb 8, 2022 4:00:51 PM
The Spotlight
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Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Ambassador, Actively Green Case Studies

Case Study: How Fjallraven Manufactured a Culture of Customer Education & Community Outreach

Posted by Kate Manzer on Feb 7, 2022 4:17:50 PM
How It All Began
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Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Ambassador, Actively Green Case Studies

How to Recycle your Christmas Tree in Eagle County

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Dec 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM
As pine, spruce, and fir trees hold the spotlight during the holiday season, they also play a less festive role in our waste streams. Each year, an estimated, an estimated 25 million to 30 million..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips, Recycling, Leave No Trace, Zero Waste

Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing

Posted by Will Barror on Nov 22, 2021 10:15:00 AM
Has the newest IPCC report had you considering your impact on the environment? Have you been thinking about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) efforts? Perhaps you’re worried that..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips

What is Waste Diversion?

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Oct 24, 2021 3:34:00 PM
What is “Waste Diversion” and what are the most common forms? When you’re done with your takeout meal or your coffee cup from your favorite coffee shop, in most cases, these single-use products end..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips, Waste Update, Zero Waste