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
Eagle Valley Wild Photography Exhibition, Avon
Nov 30, 2021 | Walking Mountains Science Center
Photography by Todd Winslow Pierce An outdoor photography exhibition inspiring conservation by revealing the beauty and value of our land, water and wildlife. Through Summer of 2022 Free & open […]
EarthKeepers, Gypsum
May 23 @ 10:15 am | Gypsum Library
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 […]
EarthKeepers, Eagle
May 24 @ 10:15 am | Eagle Library
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 […]
EVOM | Taller de Barriles de Lluvia
May 26 @ 5:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
GRATIS. Para todas las edades. Vamos a aprender a recolectar el agua de la lluvia y los usos de esta agua. Vamos a brindar un barril para cada família. Comida será proporciona...
EVOM | Orientación para Nuevos Voluntarios
May 28 @ 12:00 pm | Mountain Valley Hourse Rescue
GRATIS. Para personas a partir de los 7 años. Aprenderemos los detalles de completar un “turno de tareas”, que incluye dar de beber a los caballos, limpiar los corrale...
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Walking Mountains Sustainability
The Latest
- Why are Trails Closed in May?
Eagle County spring trail closures in effect May is here and somehow it is still mud season! We’ve been waiting for our favorite trails to melt out all spring, but why are so many trails still closed? Although spring can be a great time to get outside, it is also... Read more - The Practice and Utility of Phenology
What is phenology? Phenology is the study of the changing seasons. We can observe the changes in plant growth, animal behavior, weather and water patterns- really anything that changes with the seasons.... Read more - Spring Scavenger Hunts to Awaken Your Senses!
Spring awakens the natural world with its warm sunshine, heating up the ground and trees, enticing buds to form and for nature to start growing again. Spring is a wonderful time to get outside and try to spot the signs of nature waking up from winter. One fun way to... Read more
