Recreation & Relaxation |
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Nature Center & Alpine Garden |
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Nature Center
The Vail Nature Center is nestled along the banks of Gore Creek in the heart of Vail. The seven acres of forest, meadow and stream are a delightful and peaceful place known by many locals and visitors as their favorite place in Vail. The Nature Center offers a wide variety of educational and fun programs, both at the Nature Center and out in the wild mountain country that surrounds it.
Call (970) 479-2291 for information and directions or e-mail nature@vailrec.com.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Named for local resident and former first lady Betty Ford, the Gardens are the highest public botanical gardens in the world, and include a unique living collection of alpine, sub-alpine and other mountain plants and flowers. Open through September 6 daily with free public tours, gift shop and children's programs.
Regularly scheduled summer programs include:
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Children's Program Learn and Grow
- Wednesdays 10:30 am, Free of Charge. -
Horticulture Programs
- Tuesdays 10:30 am, Free of charge -
Garden Volunteer
- Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 am -
Guided Tours
- Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10:30 am,
$5 donation suggested. -
Yoga in the Gardens
- Monday & Fridays 9:00-10:15 am, $12
Visit BettyFordAlpineGardens.org for more information on the gardens and special events.
