Leave It To Beaver
Have you ever wondered how humans gained inspiration for our massive dams? Well, leave it to beavers.
About this Event
These fuzzy four-legged creatures are nature’s engineers. From lodges to river-stopping dams, they build it all. Come learn about beavers and their construction marvels. You, too, can try your hand at building a dam.
Meet in the Visitor Center, all ages welcome.
This program is free but a valid day pass or annual pass is required to enter the park. Free passes are available through the Mesa County Libraries as part of the “Check Out Colorado State Parks” backpacks.
Location
Related Events
Sep
12
Registration Required:
Please register for this event.
Hiring Webinar: Become a CPW Officer
Friday, September 12
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
To help applicants with the hiring process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts a virtual Hiring Q&A Webinar. During the webinar, applicants can ask CPW staff questions about the positions, the hiring timeline and application details. Job applications are open September 1-30. Please note, there is no in-person option.
Sep
13
Registration Required:
Please register for this event.
Desert’s Edge Triathlon
Saturday, September 13 - Monday, September 15
Highline Lake State Park
Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the 2025 Desert's Edge Triathlon Series.
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, November 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11, 2025.
Keep Colorado Wild Pass — Opens more than state park gates
Explore every corner of Colorado’s state parks while giving back to search and rescue volunteers when you get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your vehicle registration. The pass also helps fund state parks and recreation, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, wildlife conservation and outdoor education opportunities.