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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!

The Latest

  • 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
    Published on: 2024-09-30
  • Local Educator, Jaymee Squires, Receives State-Wide Award
    In an inspiring culmination to a storied career, local educator Jaymee Squires has been named the 2024 recipient of the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education's Retiring Environmental Educator of the Year Award. This accolade underscores Jaymee's profound influence and unwavering dedication to the field of education in Eagle County.... Read more
    Published on: 2024-09-23
  • From Home to Office: How to Bring Eco-Friendly Habits to Work
    Many of us here in Eagle County have likely implemented sustainability practices into our homes, such as recycling or composting, but how often have you thought about incorporating some of these home habits into your workplace? Given that Eagle County is a rural community, it’s likely that a commute of... Read more
    Published on: 2024-09-16
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