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Hours:  10 am - 6 pm,  Monday - Saturday

Visit our new Nature Nook exhibit and Meadow Learning Studio!  Check out our winter program schedule and stop by for some family fun.  Admission to the center is FREE.  Click for Driving Directions.

 

School Programs

September through June

We're out exploring and learning about food chains, insects, living things, and biodiversity!  Teachers, there's still field program availabilty! » learn more

Open That Bottle Night


Support Walking Mountains Science Center and join us for a fun evening filled with wine & food pairings and lively camaraderie. » Register Online

Group Excursions

Led by expert naturalists

Explore your curious nature with an environmental educator for a one-of-a
kind experience!

» learn more

Annual Giving

Keep the wonder alive!

Support our Annual Fund today with your membership.  Funds are used to provide over 3,000 school children annually with experiential, outdoor programs. » learn more

 

Campaign for the Buck Creek Campus

Our NEW campus home in Avon

A world class environmental learning center that will benefit our students, teachers, residents and visitors for generations to come.  » learn more

      p.o. box 9469
318 walking mountains lane
        avon, co 81620

  970.827.9725 p • 970.827.9730 f

 

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Walking Mountains operates under special use permit from the White River National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider.

Walking Mountains™ is a 501(3c) nonprofit that provides place-based education in natural and environmental science through science programs for Eagle County schools, summer science day camps and overnight camps, adult and family excursions that take place across Vail, Colorado and Eagle County, Colorado. Graduate fellows can apply to be environmental educators and intern naturalists. Formerly named Gore Range Natural Science School, our educational programs enhance scientific literacy, build environmental awareness, and inspire stewardship in children, adults, residents and visitors to the Vail area and Rocky Mountains. The science school is currently raising funds to build the Buck Creek Campus, an exciting project that is striving for LEED Platinum Certification through an extensive green build plan.