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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Valley Businesses

Posted by Kate Manzer on May 6, 2020 10:44:35 AM
As long as these past six weeks have felt during the COVID-19 pandemic while the economic and social health of our greater valley community have suffered, the environmental well-being of our valley..
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Topics: Actively Green, Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tips: The Future of Chocolate

Posted by Mackenzie Koffenberger on Feb 11, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Valentine’s Day is Friday and as everyone runs to purchase chocolate to showcase their love for a significant (or themselves), the world is rushing to save the cacao plant. Business Insider estimated..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips, Sustainable Food

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: Catching the Bus to the Hill

Posted by Kimberly Schlaepfer on Dec 3, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Ski season is finally back! As are the traffic jams and parking nightmares that can often be associated with big powder days. This year, rather than hopping in your car to ride for the day, try the..
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Sustainability Tips: Food Waste

Posted by Stephen Beane on Aug 6, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Did you know that 40% of food in America is wasted, while nearly 16% of Eagle River Valley residents live in food insecure houses? Household food waste is piling up in our landfills and contributing..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips, Sustainable Food

Sustainability Tips: Earth Day

Posted by Ford Sanger on Apr 15, 2019 12:32:57 PM
Be More Sustainable This Earth Day Did you know that the first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970, and led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? Earth Day originally started to..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tips: Prevail On The Trails: Trail Closures and Trail Etiquette

Posted by Ford Sanger on Apr 8, 2019 1:13:59 PM
Be Informed About Trail Closures Did you know that the state of Colorado has the largest elk population in the world? However, today’s elk population from Vail Pass to Glenwood Canyon has decreased..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tips: Step Up Your Garden Prep

Posted by Ford Sanger on Apr 1, 2019 4:03:34 PM
Better Garden Prep For Climate Action Did you know that, according to the Climate Action Business Association, about 8% of an average American’s carbon footprint comes from food? Spring is here and..
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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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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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Topics: Sustainability Tips