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
Nature Tykes, Gypsum
April 26 @ 10:15 am | Gypsum Library
Introduce your child to the natural world and nurture their sense of wonder as you explore woods, meadows, and wildflowers. Topics vary weekly. Designed for 6-35 month old children and […]
Free Nature Walk, Avon
April 27 @ 2:00 pm | Walking Mountains Science Center
A free nature walk is a perfect introduction to Colorado’s natural world. Join a Naturalist for a free gentle educational hike through aspen and riparian communities at our Avon Tang […]
April Community Recycling Tour
April 30 @ 9:00 am | Eagle County Materials Recovery Facility
Gira de Reciclaje
April 30 @ 9:00 am | Eagle County Materials Recovery Facility
Gracias por unirse al recorrido de las instalaciones de reciclaje, basurero y desechos domésticos peligrosos del Condado de Eagle con Walking Mountains Science Center. Completen el formulario y nos comunicar...
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The Evolution of Dogs
The evolutionary adaptation of wolves into domesticated dogs stands as one of the most intriguing examples of coevolution between humans and animals. This transformation, rooted in millennia of shared history, offers valuable insights into the mechanisms driving species adaptation and the profound ecological impact of canids. The evolutionary lineage of... Read more
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Bald Eagle Aeries are the Grandest Nests in Colorado
The bald eagle population has rebounded significantly since the 1970s and 1980s, and if you pay attention, you may spot quite a few this spring. As fortune would have it, our state sits in the annual migration path for many of these iconic birds, welcoming around a thousand raptors each... Read more
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The Last Total Solar Eclipse in the U.S. until 2044
Did you enjoy the annular eclipse that passed through Colorado last October? Well if so, you are in luck, because another eclipse is passing through North America on April 8th! The main difference is that this will be a total solar eclipse, which means that for a few brief minutes,... Read more