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​?​​

Teachers at a previous workshop in Pueblo County.

Jun

10

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Pueblo OUT, formerly known as TEN: A Blast from the Past - Exploring Colorado’s Natural History

Tuesday, June 10

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join Pueblo O.U.T. (Outdoor Understanding for Teachers), formerly known as T.E.N., June 10th-13th for our summer professional development class,&nbsp;<em>A Blast from the Past</em>. We will be exploring the rich natural history of Colorado. Topics will include geology, wildlife management and conservation, the Ute people, mining and the local steel mill, key historical figures, and mindfulness in nature. Participants will visit local sites and be exposed to a variety of hands-on activities that are applicable to science, social studies, math, history, and language arts. The goal of O.U.T. is to help teachers promote student understanding and appreciation of science and the natural environment by encouraging local field-oriented education opportunities and sharing in-school curriculum.&nbsp;This event is taking place in various locations including Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo Mountain Park, Pueblo Zoo, El Pueblo Museum, and the Pueblo Riverwalk.
Teachers at a previous workshop in Pueblo County.

Jun

10

Pueblo OUT, formerly known as TEN: A Blast from the Past - Exploring Colorado’s Natural History

Tuesday, June 10

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join Pueblo O.U.T. (Outdoor Understanding for Teachers), formerly known as T.E.N., June 10th-13th for our summer professional development class,&nbsp;<em>A Blast from the Past</em>. We will be exploring the rich natural history of Colorado. Topics will include geology, wildlife management and conservation, the Ute people, mining and the local steel mill, key historical figures, and mindfulness in nature. Participants will visit local sites and be exposed to a variety of hands-on activities that are applicable to science, social studies, math, history, and language arts. The goal of O.U.T. is to help teachers promote student understanding and appreciation of science and the natural environment by encouraging local field-oriented education opportunities and sharing in-school curriculum.&nbsp;This event is taking place in various locations including Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo Mountain Park, Pueblo Zoo, El Pueblo Museum, and the Pueblo Riverwalk.
Fly Fishing

Jun

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fly Fishing Basics Plus

Wednesday, June 11

Mueller State Park

Been to our fly fishing basics class and want to know more? This is the class for you.
Fly Fishing

Jun

11

Fly Fishing Basics Plus

Wednesday, June 11

Mueller State Park

Been to our fly fishing basics class and want to know more? This is the class for you.

Jun

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, June 11

Mueller State Park

Watch the full moon rise over Pikes Peak.

Jun

11

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, June 11

Mueller State Park

Watch the full moon rise over Pikes Peak.
A black and white drawing of a mountain chickadee on a whiteboard.

Jun

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Sketch Hike

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This hike will fulfill your passion for art and nature.
A black and white drawing of a mountain chickadee on a whiteboard.

Jun

12

Sketch Hike

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This hike will fulfill your passion for art and nature.

Jun

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Archery at Mueller

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This archery class is for beginners and seasoned archers. All equipment is provided by the park.

Jun

12

Archery at Mueller

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This archery class is for beginners and seasoned archers. All equipment is provided by the park.

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Forest Bathing at Mueller

Saturday, June 14

Mueller State Park

Unwind and immerse in nature's joy and wonder through the wellness practice of Forest Bathing ”shinrin yoku.”

Jun

14

Forest Bathing at Mueller

Saturday, June 14

Mueller State Park

Unwind and immerse in nature's joy and wonder through the wellness practice of Forest Bathing ”shinrin yoku.”
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Jr. Rangers at the Pond

Saturday, June 14

Mueller State Park

Learn about the ponds and aquatic critters at Mueller State Park to become a Jr. Ranger.&nbsp;
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

14

Jr. Rangers at the Pond

Saturday, June 14

Mueller State Park

Learn about the ponds and aquatic critters at Mueller State Park to become a Jr. Ranger.&nbsp;
A woman in a sun hat is looking at a tall pine tree and gesturing towards it with her hands.

Jun

16

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Journaling Workshop

Monday, June 16

Mueller State Park

Nature is nurturing for our bodies and minds. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations.&nbsp;
A woman in a sun hat is looking at a tall pine tree and gesturing towards it with her hands.

Jun

16

Nature Journaling Workshop

Monday, June 16

Mueller State Park

Nature is nurturing for our bodies and minds. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations.&nbsp;

Jun

18

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Beneficial Bugs

Wednesday, June 18

Mueller State Park

Discover the secret lives of bugs who live in and around Dragonfly Pond.

Jun

18

Beneficial Bugs

Wednesday, June 18

Mueller State Park

Discover the secret lives of bugs who live in and around Dragonfly Pond.