Betty Ford
Alpine Gardens
Annual Plant Sale
June 3 – 5, 10 am – 4 pm
Special Gardens Members Only Pre-sale; June 2, 1 pm – 4 pm
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is hosting its annual plant sale featuring unusual, water efficient plants perfectly suited for mountain gardens. Located outside the Education Center. With lower supplemental water needs, […]
New Book Release!
On the Roof of the Rocky Mountains
A new book celebrating Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, its stunning alpine botanic collections and its dedication to the conservation of high mountain plants and habitat. An informative narrative and photographic journey through one of the most beautiful and distinguished high altitude (8,200 feet) botanical gardens in the world.
When you purchase the book, you are supporting a team of scientists, educators, horticulturists, and volunteers who, together, work to conserve the alpine environment and
curate a beautiful space for Vail’s community.
Order online or stop by one of our gift shops! Look inside!
Education Center Exhibit
From Platte to Peak
November 9 – April 30
Presenting illustrations of plant species collected 200 years ago by botanist Edwin James during the Stephen H. Long expedition. James collected 700 plant species, 140 which were entirely new to science.
This exhibit, organized by the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists, intends to honor and celebrate the explorers that discovered these species.
Upcoming Events
Week of Events
Go Public Gardens Days
Go Public Gardens Days is an annual American Public Gardens Association initiative to invite the public to visit, value, and volunteer at public gardens in their area and when they travel. […]
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join us in the Gardens for an informal work session to help us keep the Gardens blooming. Tools and instruction provided. Please bring your own gloves, water bottle and hat. […]
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join us in the Gardens for an informal work session to help us keep the Gardens blooming. Tools and instruction provided. Please bring your own gloves, water bottle and hat. […]
Community Garden Clean Up Day
Community Garden Clean Up Day
Annual Community Garden Clean Up Day - help YOUR public garden get ready for summer* We invite the Vail Valley community and friends to rally together to show support and […]
Native Plant Master - Alpines Course this Summer!
Are you interested in honing your botany skills and getting familiar with alpine plants?? Join us for an intensive look at the plants that have adapted to live where trees cannot survive in this Native Plant Master Alpines course. Signups open April 1! More information and signup link here.