Betty Ford
Alpine Gardens
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.
Available June 26th.
Education Center Exhibit
Alpines: Conquerors of the Cold
The harsh Alpine ecosystem is too brutal for trees to live. Explore intimate photographic portraits of survivors, from lichens to pikas, that have evolved strategies to endure in the world’s toughest environment.
Immerse yourself in the land above the trees.
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. […]
Community Garden Clean Up Day
Community Garden Clean Up Day
*First Annual Community Garden Clean Up Days - help YOUR public garden get ready for summer* We invite the Vail Valley community and friends to rally together to show support […]
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. […]