Wildflower Walk
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (June 23 through August 30)
11:30am – 12:30pm M, W | 2-3pm Thurs
$3/person or $2/Vail tax payers
Wildflowers abound in the summer high country of Colorado. From May to September there is a succession of color at the Nature Center. Join us for a leisurely walk to learn about the flowers that carpet our mountain floors and about the places and conditions they need to thrive.
Morning Bird Walk
Tuesdays and Thursdays (June 23 through August 30)
8:30am – 9:30am
$3/person or $2/Vail tax payers
Birds love the Nature Center and so do people who love birds! On our morning walks we are likely to see Warblers, Western Tanagers, Grosbeaks, Dippers and a host of others. Come to amble along the streamside of Gore Creek and watch for a variety of birds.
Evening Beaver Pond Tour
Thursdays (June 23 through August 30)
7pm – 8:30pm
$5 child/$10 adult/$30 family
Beavers are one of the animals that define the Rocky Mountains , and we often see them right here in Vail! Join us at dusk to learn about and look for these amazing animal architects.
Family Fun Night
Wednesdays (6/29, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3)
6pm – 7:30 pm
Bring the whole family to meet a series of special guests who will teach us about our natural world. This is your chance for an up-close and personal encounter with live animals, outdoor professionals and other colorful characters. Call the Vail Nature Center for a list of guest speakers.
S’mores and More: Family Campfire Program
Fridays (June 24 through August 26)
7pm – 8:30 pm
$5 child/$10 adult/$30 family
A warm campfire, exciting stories of woodland adventure and the sweet smell of burning marshmallows fill this family program at the Nature Center! We’lIt’s sure to be a fun evening for the entire family.
Stories in the Sky: Stargazing at the Vail Nature Center
Tuesdays (June 25 through August 27)
Sunset (time varies weekly call the Vail Nature Center for details)
$5 child/$10 adult/$30 family
Each constellation has a story. Identify the stars and hear their stories while you gaze into the dark and bedazzled night sky of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Creekside Tours from the Vail Market
Sundays (June 27 through August 22)
11am and 1:30pm
Location: Meet at the Vail Nature Center Booth at the Vail Market
Join a naturalist for a walk along Gore Creek. You’ll learn about the special plants and animals living in this riparian ecosystem in the heart of Vail. You’ll also learn about some of Vail’s first residents as you make your way to the end of the tour at the historic Nature Center farmhouse building.
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