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

Free Vail Nature Walk, Vail
September 26 @ 2:00 pm | Vail Nature Center
Discover and learn about the ecology and wildlife of Vail in the meadows and woods along Gore Creek at the Vail Nature Center. Registration is required below. Please make sure […]

Free Nature Walk, Avon
September 26 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
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 Avon Tang […]

Colorado Alpine EcoFlora Project
September 27 @ 8:00 am |
Hike to protect the alpine flowers! A partnership between Walking Mountains and Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. More info… The Colorado Alpine EcoFlora Project is a community-science botany project powered b...

Free Vail Nature Walk, Vail
September 27 @ 2:00 pm | Vail Nature Center
Discover and learn about the ecology and wildlife of Vail in the meadows and woods along Gore Creek at the Vail Nature Center. Registration is required below. Please make sure […]

Free Nature Walk, Avon
September 27 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
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 Avon Tang […]

Nature Tykes, Avon
September 28 @ 10:00 am | Walking Mountains Science Center
Introduce your child to the natural world and nurture their sense of wonder as you explore woods, meadows, and wildflowers. Topics vary weekly. Designed for 6-35 month old children and […]

Moderate Nature Hike, Vail Mountain
September 28 @ 10:30 am | Nature Discovery Center
Join a Naturalist for a more strenuous, 2-mile guided hike for those 12+ years old to explore our mountain ecosystems on Vail Mountain. For those looking for a more adventurous […]

Free Nature Walk, Avon
September 28 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
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 Avon Tang […]
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Walking Mountains Sustainability
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National Roadkill Day: An Annual Reminder to Save Animal Lives
Why did the wild animal cross the road? The answer; to migrate, collect food or respond to habitat stresses! Unfortunately, crossing a road is not a simple task or a punchline to a joke for wildlife. Roads create “fragments” in ecosystems, interrupting the movement of animals. Elk and deer will... Read more
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What is Aridification and How is it Affecting the Southwest?
It's coming to the end of summer here in Vail, and as life goes in the mountains, winter already feels like it's on the horizon. This last winter saw parts of Colorado reaching record-breaking snowfall, leading to gushing streams and dazzling wildflower blooms all summer long. It’s truly been an... Read more
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What Sound do Male Elk Make?
The bugle of the male elk is considered by some to be one of the most magical calls in nature, and considered by others to be one of the more haunting. Most commonly heard around dusk and dawn between the months of September and October, the bugle of an elk... Read more