Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Roxborough Puppet Theater stage set up for winter

Jan

25

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Roxborough Puppet Theater

Saturday, January 25

Roxborough State Park

Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife, conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations.
Roxborough Puppet Theater stage set up for winter

Jan

25

Roxborough Puppet Theater

Saturday, January 25

Roxborough State Park

Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife, conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations.
Chair Yoga at Barr Lake

Jan

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Chair Yoga and Nature Walk with Jess King

Sunday, January 26

Barr Lake State Park

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.
Chair Yoga at Barr Lake

Jan

26

Chair Yoga and Nature Walk with Jess King

Sunday, January 26

Barr Lake State Park

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.

Jan

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Naturalist-Winter Detectives #2

Sunday, January 26

Mueller State Park

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

26

Junior Naturalist-Winter Detectives #2

Sunday, January 26

Mueller State Park

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Journaling Workshop (register in advance)

Monday, January 27

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Nature journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us and our place within it. All materials will be provided for you; you are welcome to bring your own journal if you’d prefer. Come prepared for a short hike, sitting outdoors for a short period of time (some chairs will be available), and changing weather. Ages 16+. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366 or online. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium.

Jan

27

Nature Journaling Workshop (register in advance)

Monday, January 27

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Nature journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us and our place within it. All materials will be provided for you; you are welcome to bring your own journal if you’d prefer. Come prepared for a short hike, sitting outdoors for a short period of time (some chairs will be available), and changing weather. Ages 16+. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366 or online. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium.

Feb

6

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Weekday Birding Walk

Thursday, February 6

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park!

Feb

6

Weekday Birding Walk

Thursday, February 6

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park!

Feb

8

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

13th Annual Bald Eagle Festival

Saturday, February 8

Barr Lake State Park

Our Eagle Festival is back for the 13th year! This is one of our most popular events and can be very busy!

Feb

8

13th Annual Bald Eagle Festival

Saturday, February 8

Barr Lake State Park

Our Eagle Festival is back for the 13th year! This is one of our most popular events and can be very busy!
Beaver

Feb

8

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Beavers-Wood You Be Mine!

Saturday, February 8

Mueller State Park

Discover the amazing lives of beavers and how they survive the winter and then create a beaver-themed valentine.
Beaver

Feb

8

Beavers-Wood You Be Mine!

Saturday, February 8

Mueller State Park

Discover the amazing lives of beavers and how they survive the winter and then create a beaver-themed valentine.

Feb

9

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Tracks on the Trails

Sunday, February 9

Mueller State Park

Ever search for animal tracks in the snow? Winter is one of the best times to find animal tracks because they are easy to see.

Feb

9

Tracks on the Trails

Sunday, February 9

Mueller State Park

Ever search for animal tracks in the snow? Winter is one of the best times to find animal tracks because they are easy to see.
Ice fishing

Feb

10

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Ice Fishing Clinic

Monday, February 10

State Forest State Park

10 am-3 pm at North Michigan Reservoir. Bring your own gear, or we can provide poles and augers. Fishing license required for 16+. Dress for the weather!
Ice fishing

Feb

10

Ice Fishing Clinic

Monday, February 10

State Forest State Park

10 am-3 pm at North Michigan Reservoir. Bring your own gear, or we can provide poles and augers. Fishing license required for 16+. Dress for the weather!