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

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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​?​​

Sign up for a class or clinic.

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Apr

27

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April 27th Session A: Novice Pheasant Hunter Clinic 101

Sunday, April 27

The Novice Pheasant Hunter Program (NPHP) supports new hunters (adults and youth 12 years and older), with detailed pheasant hunting knowledge, practical field experience, and quality instruction on a trap range. Upon completing NPHP, hunters will have an understanding of common small game biology, hunting skills and hunting laws. Classes, clinics, and mentored hunts are subject to any State or local health orders.
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Apr

27

April 27th Session A: Novice Pheasant Hunter Clinic 101

Sunday, April 27

The Novice Pheasant Hunter Program (NPHP) supports new hunters (adults and youth 12 years and older), with detailed pheasant hunting knowledge, practical field experience, and quality instruction on a trap range. Upon completing NPHP, hunters will have an understanding of common small game biology, hunting skills and hunting laws. Classes, clinics, and mentored hunts are subject to any State or local health orders.
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Two women and a group of children fish off a pier.

May

3

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Annual Spring Fishing Clinic

Saturday, May 3

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a day of fishing and instructional workshops.
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Two women and a group of children fish off a pier.

May

3

Annual Spring Fishing Clinic

Saturday, May 3

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a day of fishing and instructional workshops.
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Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

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18 Hours of Fruita

Saturday, May 3

Highline Lake State Park

One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the desert oasis of Highline Lake State Park, this a great race to kick off the summer season. 
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Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

18 Hours of Fruita

Saturday, May 3

Highline Lake State Park

One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the desert oasis of Highline Lake State Park, this a great race to kick off the summer season. 
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bird watching survey

May

7

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Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, May 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park! This walk is to introduce park visitors and birders at all levels to the park's birds and everything else in the park. There are over 370 species of birds at Barr Lake.
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bird watching survey

May

7

Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, May 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park! This walk is to introduce park visitors and birders at all levels to the park's birds and everything else in the park. There are over 370 species of birds at Barr Lake.
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May

10

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National Archery Day

Saturday, May 10

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of archery competitions, live raptor presentations, crafts, and more.
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May

10

National Archery Day

Saturday, May 10

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of archery competitions, live raptor presentations, crafts, and more.
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May

10

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Skins and Skulls

Saturday, May 10

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.
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May

10

Skins and Skulls

Saturday, May 10

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.
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May

17

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Trail Maintenance and Restoration Training

Saturday, May 17

Lathrop State Park

This skills training is designed for volunteer trail stewards and crew leaders who want to take an active role in maintaining and protecting mountain biking trails in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties.
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May

17

Trail Maintenance and Restoration Training

Saturday, May 17

Lathrop State Park

This skills training is designed for volunteer trail stewards and crew leaders who want to take an active role in maintaining and protecting mountain biking trails in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties.
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Common Side-Blotched Lizard, NPS

May

17

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Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

Saturday, May 17

Highline Lake State Park

We are celebrating #KidsToParksDay, are you? Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
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Common Side-Blotched Lizard, NPS

May

17

Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

Saturday, May 17

Highline Lake State Park

We are celebrating #KidsToParksDay, are you? Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
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Family wades in water at Lake Pueblo State Park.

May

17

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Kids to Parks Day at Lake Pueblo

Saturday, May 17

Lake Pueblo State Park

 Saturday, May 17th is Kids to Parks Day! Stop at the Visitor Center at Lake Pueblo State Park to enjoy fun activities for the whole family!
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Family wades in water at Lake Pueblo State Park.

May

17

Kids to Parks Day at Lake Pueblo

Saturday, May 17

Lake Pueblo State Park

 Saturday, May 17th is Kids to Parks Day! Stop at the Visitor Center at Lake Pueblo State Park to enjoy fun activities for the whole family!
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