Eagle Explorers Junior Naturalist Program

The Eagle Explorers Junior Naturalist program is a fun and engaging opportunity for kids ages 6 and up to get to know the Eagle River watershed. Spend a day, week, month or year becoming an official Eagle Explorer by picking up your Eagle Explorer Booklet at any of the program locations listed below. To earn your title and cool Eagle Explorer patch, simply complete the Eagle Explorer Booklet, attend two of the several programs offered weekly by Eagle Explorer partners, and return the completed booklet to any program location during regular business hours.

The Eagle Explorers Junior Naturalist Program is a joint venture of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Gore Range Natural Science School, Vail Recreation District's Nature Center, Colorado Ski Museum and the White River National Forest. Participants are asked to pay a nominal fee of $3.

Pick up or return the Eagle Explorer Booklet at:

The Vail Nature Center

Open Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adjacent to Ford Park and Gore Creek in Vail.
 

The Nature Discovery Center

Open Daily: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Adjacent to the Eagles Nest Gondola atop Vail Mountain.
 

The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Schoolhouse Gift Shop

Open Daily: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Adjacent to Ford Park in Vail.
 

Holy Cross Ranger District Visitor Center

Open Monday – Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
On Hwy 24 south of I-70, Minturn Exit.
 

Colorado Ski Museum

Open Daily: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Located below the Vail Transportation Center.