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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

  • Spring Equinox: Awakening Nature from its Winter Slumber
    In Colorado, the vernal equinox holds deep significance as it marks the transition from winter to spring in the high-altitude landscapes of the western slope. Rooted in ancient traditions and celebrated by indigenous peoples for millennia, the vernal equinox symbolizes the balance between light and darkness, heralding the arrival of... Read more
    Published on: 2025-03-17
  • Daylight-Saving— Should we be done with this already?
    Today, Sunday, March 9th, we will turn our clocks forward one hour (or, as is the case with our smart devices, wake to them magically adjusted). Whether it stems from sleep-deprived frustration, health concerns, or personal gripes, the bi-yearly switch faces increasing pushback, with some states considering eliminating it entirely.... Read more
    Published on: 2025-03-10
  • Gutsy Galliforms: Special Digestion Helps Birds Brave the Winter
    When summer’s bounty of bugs, seeds, and nectar starts to wane, most birds in Colorado seek warmer climes with good food to offer. But one group of birds sticks it out year-round, subsisting on nothing but leaves and twigs: the galliforms. Ivett—who once spent a week in a remote Oaxacan... Read more
    Published on: 2025-03-03
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