The tour winds through the five-acres of beautiful gardens. You’ll learn about alpine flora, mountain environments, plant identification, and the history of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Vail. Meet your Garden Guide at the Education Center by 10:30 a.m. Please plan to arrive several minutes early. The Education Center is a 5 minute walk from […]

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. Gardeners meet at Tool Shed (upper northeast entrance of Garden) 9 a.m. - noon; Mondays & Thursdays. If you are a new volunteer, please fill […]

The alpine ecosystem exists all over the world. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens has an incredible collection of alpine plants from the Himalayas to South Africa. Join a staff member for a tour of some of the smallest, toughest plants on the planet. Tour starts at the Visitor Center.

Discover the diverse native plants along Gore Creek and throughout the Gardens. Be prepared to walk off pavement. Meet your naturalist at the Education Center by 10:30 a.m. Please plan to arrive several minutes early. The Education Center is a 5 minute walk from the Ford Park parking lot and a short walk from Vail […]

Meet other guides and join Jeri Powles, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator and Garden Tour Expert, for an informal session to learn all about the Gardens and updates for the Summer 2022 season! Whether it's your first time leading tours in the Gardens or you're want to brush up on your expertise, this session will prepare you […]

The tour winds through the five-acres of beautiful gardens. You’ll learn about alpine flora, mountain environments, plant identification, and the history of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Vail. Meet your Garden Guide at the Education Center by 10:30 a.m. Please plan to arrive several minutes early. The Education Center is a 5 minute walk from […]

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. Gardeners meet at Tool Shed (upper northeast entrance of Garden) 9 a.m. - noon; Mondays & Thursdays. If you are a new volunteer, please fill […]

With Dr. Jon Kedrowski. In the majority of the program, Kedrowski will discuss exploring the mountains and high mountain lakes of Colorado to excite people about the summer hiking season. His discussion and slideshow will focus on trip planning and well as weather and climate conditions in Colorado for the recreational hiker and will include information on […]

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. The Alpines course consists of three outdoor field sessions, two at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and one on Loveland Pass. The classes will take place from 9 am to noon on […]

The tour winds through the five-acres of beautiful gardens. You’ll learn about alpine flora, mountain environments, plant identification, and the history of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Vail. Meet your Garden Guide at the Education Center by 10:30 a.m. Please plan to arrive several minutes early. The Education Center is a 5 minute walk from […]