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Raptor Rendezvous, 3 to 5 p.m.  Saturdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7
Join us from 3 to 5 p.m. for Raptor Rendezvous on the grassy lawn near the Eagle Bahn Gondola in LionsHead. A FREE afternoon of fun, featuring real live raptors who will captivate all ages. Experienced handlers from the Raptor Education Foundation will share stories of the raptors making for a unique evening of learning and exploration. No reservations required.
 
Wildflower Walk, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 21-Aug. 11
Join Nature Center staff on a leisurely one hour walk through the woods and meadows and learn about the flowers that carpet the mountains and the conditions they need to thrive. Costs are $3 or $2 for Vail Recreation District residents. No reservations required.
 
Evening Beaver Pond Tour, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 22-Aug 24
Beavers are one of the animals that define the Rocky Mountains and Vail is lucky to have a healthy beaver population right in town. The evening begins at the Nature Center with a brief presentation about beavers, followed by a drive to a beaver pond where there is an active lodge. Bring warm clothes and a flashlight. Costs are $5 per child, $10 per adult or $30 for a family of four.

Family Fun Night, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
An evening of discovery as the Nature Center hosts exceptional guest speakers from around the state. Family Fun Night takes place Wednesdays throughout the month of July and will include raptor experts, bee keepers, Native American history speakers and more. Costs are $5 per child, $10 per adult or $30 for a family of four. Call for reservations.

Morning Bird Walk, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 22-Aug. 12
Join Nature Center staff for a morning walk through the meadows and woods along the Gore Creek to learn about a great variety of birds, what they need and how you can attract birds to your own backyard. Costs are $3 or $2 for Vail Recreation District residents. No reservations required.

S'mores and More: Family Campfire Program, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 24-Aug. 26
A warm campfire, exciting stories of woodland adventures and the sweet smell of burning marshmellows fill this family program at the Vail Nature Center. Costs are $5 per child, $10 per adult or $30 for a family of four.

Stories in the Sky: Stargazing, Sunset on Fridays, June 25-Aug. 27
From endless constellationss, cascading shooting stars and full moons almost as bright as the sun, these are the realities in the mountains of Vail that should be experienced by all. Costs are $5 per child, $10 per adult or $30 for a family of four.