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 Tang Campus in Avon, Nature Discovery Center on Vail Mountain or Vail Nature Center!
Upcoming Events
Fall Color Hikes
September 24 @ 7:30 am | Partner Locations
Join the Walking Mountains’ hiking club for a full day hike on some of the Eagle Valley’s most spectacular trails in fall. Our guides, all Wilderness First Responders and Certified […]
Free Nature Walk – Avon
September 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. […]
EarthKeepers Preschool Program
September 26 @ 10:00 am | Walking Mountains Science Center
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 […]
Backyard Hike Series
September 28 @ 9:00 am | Partner Locations
Click learn more for a hike near your home to learn more about ecology, flowers and more!
EarthKeepers – Gypsum
September 28 @ 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 […]
Free Nature Walk – Avon
September 28 @ 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. […]
Fall Color Hikes
September 29 @ 7:30 am | Partner Locations
Join the Walking Mountains’ hiking club for a full day hike on some of the Eagle Valley’s most spectacular trails in fall. Our guides, all Wilderness First Responders and Certified […]
EarthKeepers – Dotsero
September 30 @ 10:15 am | Two Rivers, Community Center, Dotsero
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 […]
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Walking Mountains Sustainability
The Latest
- Where do leaves go after they fall from the trees?
Fall is both one of my most and least favorite times of year. I really enjoy early fall when the weather is warm and the hillsides are covered with a rainbow of yellow, red, green, and orange leaves while the aspen trees and other plants are preparing for winter. I... Read more - The Science Behind Climate Change & PikaJoin us this Sunday, September 13 for our final Science Behind on the Trail hike of the summer! This free series of community hikes has explored the potential for wildlife underpasses on Vail Pass, creek restoration projects in East Vail, and now we’re heading up into the alpine with the... Read more
- Labor Day: A Fall Feeding Frenzy
For humans, Labor Day is a bittersweet indication that summer is coming to a close. We use that final long weekend to savor the sunshine with one last trip to the lake or the pool. Perhaps we’re buying last-minute school supplies or taking advantage of the retail sales to stock... Read more
