Betty Ford
Alpine Gardens
Betty Ford Way in front of the Education Center building is under construction, and we are open. The Education Center is accessible from the east sidewalk and all garden entrances are open.
The mission of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is to deepen understanding and promote conservation of alpine plants and fragile mountain environments. We are a 501(c)3 organization supported primarily by individuals and foundations. We invite you to join the community of people who support the work.
Whether you are here to gather information for an upcoming visit, want to take a deeper dive with our Science Elevated Speaker and Workshop Series, or you are looking for more information about the world above the trees, you’re in the right place. Welcome.
Featured Upcoming Event
Science Elevated Series
A Plant Lover’s Guide to the Swiss Mountains
Kaj Anderson, who has explored the Swiss mountains extensively, will share the beautiful alpine plants that grow there and how he reaches these sites where few other horticulturists have been. […]
New Video: “Climate & water scientist Brad Udall views Colorado River crisis as the beginning of aridification”
Science Elevated Series
The Colorado River and Changing Climate
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!
Upcoming Events
Week of Events
Bulb Sale for Gardens Members
Bulb Sale for Gardens Members
Members receive exclusive presale access. Shop a carefully curated selection of unusual bulbs! Hardy, deer resistant and naturalizing bulbs such as:Allium, Fritillaria, Daffodils, Crocus, Species Tulips, Trillium, Shooting Star and […]
Bulb Sale
Bulb Sale
Shop a carefully curated selection of unusual bulbs! Hardy, deer resistant and naturalizing bulbs such as:Allium, Fritillaria, Daffodils, Crocus, Species Tulips, Trillium, Shooting Star & more to keep your garden […]
Science Elevated Series: A Plant Lover’s Guide to the Swiss Mountains
Science Elevated Series: A Plant Lover’s Guide to the Swiss Mountains
Kaj Anderson, who has explored the Swiss mountains extensively, will share the beautiful alpine plants that grow there and how he reaches these sites where few other horticulturists have been. […]