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​?​​

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, May 17

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr Lake. This walk will to introduce park visitors and birders of all levels of experience to the park birds and anything else you happen to see. Registration is encouraged, but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so. 

May

17

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, May 17

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr Lake. This walk will to introduce park visitors and birders of all levels of experience to the park birds and anything else you happen to see. Registration is encouraged, but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so. 

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Hike

Saturday, May 17

North Sterling State Park

Come and enjoy a walk in Nature with a Ranger.

May

17

Nature Hike

Saturday, May 17

North Sterling State Park

Come and enjoy a walk in Nature with a Ranger.

May

24

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Skins and Skulls

Saturday, May 24

North Sterling State Park

Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wild life? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wild life. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals.

May

24

Skins and Skulls

Saturday, May 24

North Sterling State Park

Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wild life? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wild life. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals.

May

31

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Owl Pellet Dissection

Saturday, May 31

North Sterling State Park

Come and enjoy a hands-on class to see the diet of an owl.

May

31

Owl Pellet Dissection

Saturday, May 31

North Sterling State Park

Come and enjoy a hands-on class to see the diet of an owl.
House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jun

4

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, June 4

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.
House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jun

4

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, June 4

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.
Have a root beer float with a ranger event

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Rootbeer Float with a Ranger

Saturday, June 7

North Sterling State Park

Come enjoy a rootbeer float and have a conversation with our rangers while enjoying the reservoir scenery.
Have a root beer float with a ranger event

Jun

7

Rootbeer Float with a Ranger

Saturday, June 7

North Sterling State Park

Come enjoy a rootbeer float and have a conversation with our rangers while enjoying the reservoir scenery.

Jun

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, June 11

Barr Lake State Park

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are designed for adults and families with children age 6 and up. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and will hike up to 3 miles.

Jun

11

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, June 11

Barr Lake State Park

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are designed for adults and families with children age 6 and up. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and will hike up to 3 miles.

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Live Animal Show: Nature’s Educators Talon Talk

Saturday, June 14

North Sterling State Park

Various live raptors and predatory birds will be available for you to see. Feel free to ask the handlers questions.

Jun

14

Live Animal Show: Nature’s Educators Talon Talk

Saturday, June 14

North Sterling State Park

Various live raptors and predatory birds will be available for you to see. Feel free to ask the handlers questions.
North Sterling State Park Bingo event example

Jun

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

North Sterling Bingo

Saturday, June 21

North Sterling State Park

Come by the Visitor Center and pick up a Bingo sheet and have fun! Once you have completed your Bingo sheet you can turn it in to the Visitor Center and receive a prize.
North Sterling State Park Bingo event example

Jun

21

North Sterling Bingo

Saturday, June 21

North Sterling State Park

Come by the Visitor Center and pick up a Bingo sheet and have fun! Once you have completed your Bingo sheet you can turn it in to the Visitor Center and receive a prize.