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

Case Study - Shaeffer Hyde: Building the Foundation for Sustainability Success

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Jul 13, 2022 12:08:12 PM
Laying the Groundwork for Sustainability Shaeffer Hyde Construction is an award-winning construction and property management company that has been in business in the Vail Valley since 1979. Founded..
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The 2021 Sustainable Business Awards

Posted by Kate Manzer on Jun 21, 2022 11:34:32 AM
The 2021 Sustainable Business Awards are presented to Actively Green Certified Businesses Climate Impact Award: Eagle River Water & Sanitation District {% video_player "embed_player"..
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Case Study: Nerding Out on Solar - How Active Energies Solar is Going for Gold

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Jun 8, 2022 3:51:03 PM
Get to Know Active Energies Active Energies Solar, LLC is a solar energy design, installation, and financing company primarily installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential and..
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Case Study: A Little Library With Big Impact: How the Vail Public Library Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on May 19, 2022 10:09:44 AM
Introduction Like in most small towns, the local library has a large impact on residents and visitors alike. Parents visit the library with their small children for story time, teens come to find a..
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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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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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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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Make Your Home Energy Efficient this Energy Efficiency Day

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Sep 21, 2021 9:15:00 AM
Outfitting homes and businesses with Energy Star-certified appliances and lightbulbs can help reduce energy usage, save money, and has never been easier! Did you know that the Energy Smart Colorado..
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Actively Green Program Offers Scholarship to Minority-Owned Businesses

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Sep 13, 2021 8:45:00 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center’s Actively Green sustainable business certification is offering scholarships to cover the costs of the program for two local, minority-owned businesses.
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Lessons from Eagle County Icons & Sustainability Champions Andy Jessen, Adam Palmer and Seth Bossung

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Mar 19, 2021 3:00:00 PM
If you’ve ever stood staring in front of a vibrantly colored, wildflower covered, seemingly undiscovered mountain landscape long enough to catch a bug in your mouth, you know. If you’ve ever found..
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