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

Energy Smart at Walking Mountains 2019 Achievements

Posted by Nikki Maline on Mar 10, 2020 1:30:00 PM
The year 2019 was busy, and produced exciting results, for the Energy Smart Colorado program in the Eagle Valley, administered by the Energy Programs team at Walking Mountains. Following are the..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Center For Sustainability

Town of Vail & Walking Mountains Energy Efficiency Incentive Program

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 9, 2020 11:17:00 AM
The Town of Vail is partnering with Energy Smart Colorado at Walking Mountains Science Center to provide free comprehensive home energy assessments and double rebates for energy efficiency upgrades..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Forever Green

Sustainability Tips: Things You Didn't Know About Radon

Posted by Matt Parker on Jan 29, 2020 10:00:00 AM
If you have been reading our weeklySustainabilityTipsyou know by now that the Environmental Protection Agency has designated January Radon Awareness Month. We’ve been working to educate the Eagle..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips, Radon

Sustainability Tips: Getting Radon Out of Your Home

Posted by Lauren Deriaz on Jan 21, 2020 11:00:00 AM
January is National Radon Action Month to motivate us to avoid the negative health effects of radon through mitigation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes radon as a naturally..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips, Radon

Sustainability Tips: Radon and Why It's a Concern

Posted by Matt Parker on Jan 14, 2020 3:30:00 PM
January is federally recognized as National Radon Action Month. Though radon gas levels are a concern throughout the whole year, the cooler months are more of a concern, and is the best time to..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips, Radon

Radon and Your Home

Posted by Nikki Maline on Jan 2, 2020 8:15:00 AM
The EPA has designated January as Radon Action Month to help people understand the risks of radon in buildings. Radon is a health hazard, but, there is a simple solution to make sure you and your..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Radon

Sustainability Tips: DIY Air Sealing

Posted by Stephen Beane on Oct 15, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Did you know that air sealing your home can reduce heating and cooling costs, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment? Winter is coming, and it is time to prepare your home for..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tips: Energy Efficiency

Posted by Stephen Beane on Oct 2, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Did you know that Walking Mountain Science Center’s Energy Programs has helped local homes and businesses save $951,257 on their energy bills since the program began? Learning how to be more energy..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips

Energy Efficiency is Key to Reaching Our Climate Action Goals

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 24, 2019 2:00:00 PM
Energy efficiency reduces wasted energy consumption by incorporating new efficient technologies. Incorporating energy efficiency in our homes is an important part of reducing Eagle County’s..
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Topics: Energy Smart

What to Tackle First, Solar or Energy Efficiency?

Posted by Tom Boyd on Mar 26, 2019 11:31:21 AM
In home-energy improvement aim big, but start small Like a lot of people reading this I was curious about installing solar power on my roof. Would I save money on my energy bill or would it cost me..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative