Betty Ford Alpine GardensBetty Ford Alpine GardensBetty Ford Alpine Gardens
Located next to the Gardens & Gore Creek in Ford Park, the Education Center is the best place to start your visit. Discover & learn about the alpine environment & it’s tough plants through informational displays, drop-in activities & a state-of-the-art alpine house featuring plants from around the world.
Open year round and provides an educational experience for guests of all ages. Spanish translation available.
A juried collection of 36 artworks from the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists. Featuring flora and fauna from the American West, the exhibit will run from November 2022 - April 2023 in the Education Center.
The Alpine House is a cold greenhouse which mimics our alpine environment. The House is monitored and regulated through highly sensitive temperature control and allows Betty Ford Alpine Gardens to house some of the rarest plants 365 days a year.
Please join us in the Education Center to discover the mountain ecosystem in winter.
Freezing temperatures and deep snow make winters in Vail challenging. Discover how animals have adapted to survive by following the clues! Children who complete the scavenger hunt get a special prize. The Scavenger Hunt starts at the Education Center, available every day from 10am to 3pm.
Visit our calendar of events for ways to explore and experience our gardens and participate in learning programs.