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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

  • Chocolate… Is it as sweet as it seems?
    It’s a well-known fact that chocolate is a universally loved treat. Unfortunately, the cocoa industry isn’t always as sweet as the chocolate we consume. Many different environmental impacts come with the cocoa industry. It has been reported that over 300,000 acres of forests in Africa have been destroyed for cocoa... Read more
    Published on: 2025-02-10
  • Tu BiShvat, the Jewish New Year for the Trees: Celebrating trees beyond Arbor Day
    Even this deep into winter, the trees are one of my favorite parts of our mountains. Stands of towering, majestic aspens, their greenish-white bark stark against thick green grass or blending into a backdrop of snow. Our quiet, dense conifers, shading out my walking paths and shrugging off snow. Willows... Read more
    Published on: 2025-02-03
  • Engaging Eagle Valley Youth in Arctic Ocean Science Exploration
    Young people in the Eagle Valley are actively learning about the Arctic Ocean by engaging with a long-term monitoring project in the Arctic. Fifth graders from Gypsum Elementary, high school students from Eagle County’s Environmental Solutions class, and families participating in the Walking Mountains STEM Family Night will participate in... Read more
    Published on: 2025-01-27
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