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
Early Bird, Bird Walk
June 21 @ 9:00 am | Vail Nature Center
Explore meadows, forests, and riparian areas in search of our many resident birds. Learn about birding, bird identification, and habitats important to our avian friends. Register Here Reservations requir...
Wildflower Walk
June 21 @ 11:30 am | Vail Nature Center
Join a Naturalist for a leisurely hour-long walk at the Vail Nature Center exploring the vibrant and diverse flora of the woods and meadows. Register Here Reservations required. Please confirm […]
Free Nature Walk – Avon
June 21 @ 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. […]
Evening Beaver Pond Tour
June 21 @ 7:00 pm | Public Parking, 3891 Big Horn Rd, Vail, CO 81657
Beavers are one of nature’s most industrious creatures. Join us for educational activities and an approximately two mile walk to a beaver pond to observe an active lodge. Reservations required. […]...
Backcountry Club Hikes
June 22 @ 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. Our guides, all Wilderness First Responders and Certified Interpretive Guides, […]
EarthKeepers – Avon
June 22 @ 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 […]
Free Nature Walk – Avon
June 22 @ 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. […]
Wildflower Walk
June 23 @ 11:30 am | Vail Nature Center
Join a Naturalist for a leisurely hour-long walk at the Vail Nature Center exploring the vibrant and diverse flora of the woods and meadows. Register Here Reservations required. Please confirm […]
Nature StoryWalk®
June 23 @ 12:30 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
Read a new book each week and take a nature walk to explore how these stories come to life. Reservations required. Please confirm that you have selected the correct date […]
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Walking Mountains Sustainability
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- Pika & Climate
I’m at almost 11,500 feet, hiking to our research sites in the Front Range when I hear chirping and turn to see a small mammal scurrying across the rocks. The large, rounded ears are a dead giveaway: I’m in the presence of an American pika and I very well might... Read more - What Makes Warblers So Cool Anyway?
For the sake of transparency, let’s get a few things straight. First, excepting an anomalous summer circa 1997, I am not a birder. Much to what I imagine would be the great disappointment of my five-year-old self, my birding journey stopped at my family’s bird feeder. Before writing this article,... Read more - 2021 Science Behind - On the Trail! Series ScheduleThe lengthening days and melting snow mean one thing for many of us in the Eagle Valley – hiking season! This summer Walking Mountains Science Center is excited to partner with a number of local artists, scientists, and non-profit organizations to offer an exciting line up for our 2021 Science... Read more
