About
Celebrate. Experience. Awaken.
We are the mountains, the mountains are us. The world is alive, breathing beneath us and with us. Come explore this wild and wonderful place and learn the language of the land.
Welcome! The mission of Walking Mountains Science Center is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
As a 501-3c non-profit science learning center, we offer innovative school programs, summer youth science camps, adult seminars, and year-round interpretive programs.
Come explore your curious nature!
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History & Vision
Nestled among aspen and pine forests, the Precourt Mountain Discovery Center is the centerpiece of the Avon Tang Campus. Open to the public, the Visitor Center features interactive exhibits, group learning areas, a gift shop, and sustainable design elements that are part of the educational experience. Visitors are invited to join a free guided nature walk and explore their curiosity with us.
Meet Our Staff
Completed in 2019, the Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability is a LEED-certified building that houses Walking Mountains’ sustainability programs, offices, and classrooms. It includes the Mayer and Shannon Family Classrooms, supporting environmental education, hands-on workshops, and community events across the campus. Sustainability at its finest.
Meet Our Board Members
The Frechette Field Studies Base Camp supports aspiring scientists and community learners alike. It serves as a launch point for field studies, youth science camps, and community programs like lectures and The Science Behind series, providing a vital hub for hands-on environmental research, data collection, and place-based education in the Eagle Valley.
Our Corporate Partners
Nestled among aspen and pine forests, the Precourt Mountain Discovery Center is the centerpiece of the Avon Tang Campus. Open to the public, the Visitor Center features interactive exhibits, group learning areas, a gift shop, and sustainable design elements that are part of the educational experience. Visitors are invited to join a free guided nature walk and explore their curiosity with us.
Platinum LEED Certified Campus
Completed in 2019, the Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability is a LEED-certified building that houses Walking Mountains’ sustainability programs, offices, and classrooms. It includes the Mayer and Shannon Family Classrooms, supporting environmental education, hands-on workshops, and community events across the campus. Sustainability at its finest.
All Our Locations
The Frechette Field Studies Base Camp supports aspiring scientists and community learners alike. It serves as a launch point for field studies, youth science camps, and community programs like lectures and The Science Behind series, providing a vital hub for hands-on environmental research, data collection, and place-based education in the Eagle Valley.
Employment Opportunities
Nestled among aspen and pine forests, the Precourt Mountain Discovery Center is the centerpiece of the Avon Tang Campus. Open to the public, the Visitor Center features interactive exhibits, group learning areas, a gift shop, and sustainable design elements that are part of the educational experience. Visitors are invited to join a free guided nature walk and explore their curiosity with us.
Annual Reports & Financials
Completed in 2019, the Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability is a LEED-certified building that houses Walking Mountains’ sustainability programs, offices, and classrooms. It includes the Mayer and Shannon Family Classrooms, supporting environmental education, hands-on workshops, and community events across the campus. Sustainability at its finest.
Our Blog
The Frechette Field Studies Base Camp supports aspiring scientists and community learners alike. It serves as a launch point for field studies, youth science camps, and community programs like lectures and The Science Behind series, providing a vital hub for hands-on environmental research, data collection, and place-based education in the Eagle Valley.