A World Class Environmental Learning Center for Residents and Visitors
At Walking Mountains Science Center we provide locals and visitors from pre-k to gray with opportunities to explore nature, gain a scientific understanding, and learn about the many wonders of our mountain environment through natural science and sustainability programs.
We envision a future where everyone in the community understands the science of nature and is inspired to take action as an environmental steward.
Come explore your curious nature with us at the Avon Tang Campus, Nature Discovery Center on Vail Mountain or Vail Nature Center!
Upcoming Events
Earthkeepers, Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon
October 18 @ 10:00 am |
Register Here Summer 2024 Schedule: Dates & Topic June 25 & 28 Dirt Made My Lunch July 2 & 5 All About Wolves July 16 & 19 Beautiful Butterflies July […]
Free Nature Walk, Avon
October 18 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
Register Here A free nature walk is a perfect introduction to Colorado’s natural world. Join a Naturalist for a free, gentle educational hike through aspen and riparian communities at our […]
Chicos Curiosos
October 19 @ 10:00 am | Walking Mountains & Libreria de Gypsum
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Free Nature Walk, Avon
October 19 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
Register Here A free nature walk is a perfect introduction to Colorado’s natural world. Join a Naturalist for a free, gentle educational hike through aspen and riparian communities at our […]
Free Nature Walk, Avon
October 22 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
Register Here A free nature walk is a perfect introduction to Colorado’s natural world. Join a Naturalist for a free, gentle educational hike through aspen and riparian communities at our […]
Free Nature Walk, Avon
October 24 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
Register Here A free nature walk is a perfect introduction to Colorado’s natural world. Join a Naturalist for a free, gentle educational hike through aspen and riparian communities at our […]
Fright At The Museum
October 26 @ 12:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
Purchase Tickets Spooky Science Fun! It’s back! Join Walking Mountains on Sat. Oct. 26 from Noon-4:00pm for the ultimate family Halloween event packed with science-themed fun! Come in costume and […]
November Community Recycling Tour
November 12 @ 9:00 am | Eagle County Materials Recovery Facility
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Let the Trees, Grasshoppers, and Snails Speak for Themselves
In the natural world of Colorado, fall is a season of restlessness. Bighorn sheep rams depart from their bachelor groups in search of a mate worth dueling over. The night is alive with millions of migrating birds making their way south for the harsh winter months. Various tree cones and... Read more
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Hey, Neighbor! Wolverine Reintroduction Approved in Colorado
The word “wolverine” evokes a slew of mental imagery: retractable metal claws, a guy in a black and yellow suit, or maybe even the more traditional wolf for some- but the mammal of the hour today is a scruffy creature with a bear-ish face. According to the National Wildlife Federation,... Read more
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The Smallest of Them All: A Look Into the World’s Smallest Predators
What do you think of when you hear the word predator? Most of us immediately think of nature’s heavyweights: bears, wolves, lions and any other animals who would send us running off the trail at full speed. But let’s not forget the little guys, the pint-sized predators who punch above... Read more