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Nature Discovery Center

Located in an all-seasons yurt adjacent to the Eagles Nest gondola atop Vail Mountain, the Nature Discovery Center has provided the visiting public with meaningful access to the wonders of the natural world since opening its doors in 2000.

2013 Summer Season

Dates

Summer Daily Operations (June 20 - September 2, 2013)

Hours

Sunday - Wednesday, 10am - 6pm
Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 9pm

Phone

(970) 754-4675

Programs

  
 

 

 

Free 1 hour Nature Hike 

 

Daily 11am and 2pm

Join a Walking Mountains Science Center Naturalist for an educational hike through the forest atop Vail Mountain. Learn about summer ecology and animal adaptations as you gaze at majestic mountain views. Please come prepared to spend an hour outside in the dry summer environment with appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes and water.  Most ages and abilities, FREE

   

 
   

Programs are provided in partnership with Vail Resorts, US Forest Service and Walking Mountains Science Center. Call the Nature Discovery Center for more information 970.754.4675.

      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.