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
Pika Project Volunteer Training
July 25 @ 8:30 am | Partner Locations
Become a Pika Patroller and help us protect pikas by hiking to some of the most beautiful places in Colorado! Pika surveys at long-term monitoring sites are the core of […]
Guided Nature Hike – Vail Mountain
July 25 @ 11:00 am | Nature Discovery Center
Join us on Vail Mountain for a free educational hike with a Naturalist at the Nature Discovery Center! Register Here Reservations required. Please confirm that you have selected the correct […]
Creekside Nature Tour – Vail Farmers Market
July 25 @ 11:00 am | Partner Locations
Join a Naturalist for a casual and educational stroll along the streamside trails of Vail to the Vail Nature Center. Tours depart from the Walking Mountains Science Center booth at […]
Creekside Nature Tour – Vail Farmers Market
July 25 @ 1:30 pm | Partner Locations
Join a Naturalist for a casual and educational stroll along the streamside trails of Vail to the Vail Nature Center. Tours depart from the Walking Mountains Science Center booth at […]
Guided Nature Hike – Vail Mountain
July 25 @ 2:00 pm | Nature Discovery Center
Join us on Vail Mountain for a free educational hike with a Naturalist at the Nature Discovery Center! Register Here Reservations required. Please confirm that you have selected the correct […]
Free Nature Walk – Avon
July 25 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
A free nature walk is the perfect introduction to Colorado’s natural world. Join a Naturalist for a free gentle educational hike through aspen and riparian communities at our Avon location. […]
Early Bird, Bird Walk
July 26 @ 9:00 am | Walking Mountains Science Center
Explore meadows, forests, and riparian areas in search of our many resident birds. Learn about birding, bird identification, and habitats important to our avian friends. Register Here Reservations requir...
EarthKeepers Gypsum
July 26 @ 10:15 am | Gypsum Library
Children will explore the natural world and have fun with others while developing their sense of place. Topics vary weekly and help children express their inherent wonder and curiosity as […]
Wildflower Walk
July 26 @ 11:30 am | Vail Nature Center
Join a Naturalist for a leisurely hour-long walk at the Vail Nature Center exploring the vibrant and diverse flora of the woods and meadows. Register Here Reservations required. Please confirm […]
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Walking Mountains Sustainability
The Latest
- Cleaning up after large Avon rain event yesterdayDue to the rain event yesterday in Avon, we are closed this morning at the Avon Tang Campus while we clean up. Scheduled programming will resume however there is no visitor parking in the top parking lot. Visitors should park in the lower staff and overflow parking lot. ... Read more
- A Tale of Two Ranges (Sort of)
Sometimes, our curious nature isn’t so easily satisfied. Not too long ago, I found myself looking down on Pitkin Lake to our valley below. Taking in the view was a nice break from the general state of anxiety that often accompanies long days of alpine scrambling, type-2 fun at its... Read more - Camping with Kids 101
Here in Colorado we have beautiful terrain and outdoor activities providing unique and exciting experiences. We like to share those experiences with everyone, including our kids. Bringing kids into nature is essential to their future development as young outdoorsmen and women. Getting outside with your children is one of the... Read more
