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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

  • Let the Trees, Grasshoppers, and Snails Speak for Themselves
    In the natural world of Colorado, fall is a season of restlessness. Bighorn sheep rams depart from their bachelor groups in search of a mate worth dueling over. The night is alive with millions of migrating birds making their way south for the harsh winter months. Various tree cones and... Read more
    Published on: 2024-10-14
  • Hey, Neighbor! Wolverine Reintroduction Approved in Colorado
    The word “wolverine” evokes a slew of mental imagery: retractable metal claws, a guy in a black and yellow suit, or maybe even the more traditional wolf for some- but the mammal of the hour today is a scruffy creature with a bear-ish face. According to the National Wildlife Federation,... Read more
    Published on: 2024-10-07
  • The Smallest of Them All: A Look Into the World’s Smallest Predators
    What do you think of when you hear the word predator? Most of us immediately think of nature’s heavyweights: bears, wolves, lions and any other animals who would send us running off the trail at full speed. But let’s not forget the little guys, the pint-sized predators who punch above... Read more
    Published on: 2024-09-30
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