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You can help support educational programs
for students of all ages in our community...

Awaken a sense of wonder and inspire stewardship,
one person and one program at a time.

Walking Mountains Science Center's educational programs, for students of all ages in our community, are made possible through your contributions. Thank you for helping to change lives by giving children the opportunity to experience hands-on science programs in the outdoors.

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Walking Mountains Science Center subsidizes 85% of the cost of ita programs – a current annual expense of over $1,100,000.  To learn more about how you can make a difference or to make a donation, visit the links below. 

Ready to make a donation?

  • Visit our general donation page to make a donation now.
  • Purchase a paver at our campus to honor a loved one, commemorate a birthday, etc.
  • Learn about our Annual Fund and the wonderful educational programs that it provides.
  • Learn about the benefits associated with your gift.

      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.  All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Walking Mountains Science Center™ 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. 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 center recently achieved LEED Platinum Certification for the Buck Creek Campus from the U.S. Green Building Council.