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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

  • Greenhouse Gas Reductions in Eagle County
    Climate Action Week at Walking Mountains is a week dedicated to inspiring climate action and fostering collaboration with local climate action partners in Eagle County. From meeting llamas to exploring sustainable snow-melting solutions, the week was jam-packed with over a dozen sustainability-focused events, delivering something for everyone.... Read more
    Published on: 2025-05-05
  • Potholes, Ruts, and Other Pitfalls of Asphalt
    It’s that time of year when studded tires are cautiously swapped for smoother treads; when the plow drivers’ working days are waning; when the shoe rack holds snowboots and sandals alike. Just when you breathe a sigh of relief at no longer driving on snowy roads, the asphalt shifts and... Read more
    Published on: 2025-04-28
  • What to Do in Your Veggie Garden Right Now
    Spring in the mountains is a bit like a moody teenager—bright and hopeful one day, sulky and frosty the next. But if you know how to read the signs, you can coax out an early harvest and get a big jump on the season ahead.... Read more
    Published on: 2025-04-21
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