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
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
Drinkering & Tinkering: Wool Dryer Balls
November 21 @ 7:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
In this edition of Drinkering & Tinkering we explore how doing laundry may keep your clothes clean but can also create waste of its own. We will then upcycle our […]
Sustainable Film Series: Roots so Deep & Mirasol Looking at the Sun
Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm | The Riverwalk Theater
Sustainable Film Series: Razing Liberty Square
Feb 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm | The Riverwalk Theater
Sustainable Film Series: Wings of Dust & Burning Injustice
Mar 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm | The Riverwalk Theater
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Halloween Inspiration from Nature’s Blurred Boundaries of Life & Death
How can you capture the essence of nature’s cycles of death and rebirth in your Halloween celebrations? Halloween traditions have origins in the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest season and the arrival of winter. This time of year was believed to be when the world... Read more
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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