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​?​​

Jun

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Friday Night Campfire

Friday, June 13

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us for a cozy evening under the stars with s'mores and stories!

Jun

13

Friday Night Campfire

Friday, June 13

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us for a cozy evening under the stars with s'mores and stories!

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Notes: a morning of creative connection

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join Deanna Philbin and seasonal interpreter Bethany Key as they share the joy of nature journaling.

Jun

14

Nature Notes: a morning of creative connection

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join Deanna Philbin and seasonal interpreter Bethany Key as they share the joy of nature journaling.

Jun

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Hispanic Heritage and Culture of the Purgatoire River Valley

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Deanna Philbin will present about Hispanic history and culture of the Purgatoire River Valley. 

Jun

14

Hispanic Heritage and Culture of the Purgatoire River Valley

Saturday, June 14

Trinidad Lake State Park

Deanna Philbin will present about Hispanic history and culture of the Purgatoire River Valley. 
Wildlife Biology and Trivia - Event Flyer/Banner

Jun

19

Registration Required:

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Wildlife Biology Trivia & Brews

Thursday, June 19

Wildlife Biology Trivia & Brews is coming to Steamworks Brewing Company on 6/19 from 5:00-7:00 PM! Join us for an exciting night of science, trivia, and craft beer! We’re diving deep into Supporting Science in the Wild—all while enjoying some free food, cold brews, and awesome prizes! Test your knowledge, win cool stuff, and connect with fellow wildlife and brew lovers.
Wildlife Biology and Trivia - Event Flyer/Banner

Jun

19

Wildlife Biology Trivia & Brews

Thursday, June 19

Wildlife Biology Trivia & Brews is coming to Steamworks Brewing Company on 6/19 from 5:00-7:00 PM! Join us for an exciting night of science, trivia, and craft beer! We’re diving deep into Supporting Science in the Wild—all while enjoying some free food, cold brews, and awesome prizes! Test your knowledge, win cool stuff, and connect with fellow wildlife and brew lovers.

Jun

20

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Rocky Mountain Critters

Friday, June 20

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us for this popular, family-friendly program and discover the incredible wildlife of our area!

Jun

20

Rocky Mountain Critters

Friday, June 20

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us for this popular, family-friendly program and discover the incredible wildlife of our area!

Jun

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Live Raptors!

Saturday, June 21

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us in welcoming Diana Miller from the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo for a very special presentation about raptors.

Jun

21

Live Raptors!

Saturday, June 21

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join us in welcoming Diana Miller from the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo for a very special presentation about raptors.
A group of teachers at the Durango OUT workshop.

Jun

26

Registration Required:

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Durango OUT ‘WILD About Fish’ Workshop

Thursday, June 26

In this free interactive professional development workshop, K-12 teachers will explore local fish and aquatic ecosystems through practical, engaging strategies to bring back to the classroom. CPW biology and hatchery experts will be there to share insights on fish ecology, management practices, and current threats to native species to deepen science connections and place-based learning. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, receive the Aquatic WILD curriculum guide, and leave with ready-to-use resources to support teaching.
A group of teachers at the Durango OUT workshop.

Jun

26

Durango OUT ‘WILD About Fish’ Workshop

Thursday, June 26

In this free interactive professional development workshop, K-12 teachers will explore local fish and aquatic ecosystems through practical, engaging strategies to bring back to the classroom. CPW biology and hatchery experts will be there to share insights on fish ecology, management practices, and current threats to native species to deepen science connections and place-based learning. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, receive the Aquatic WILD curriculum guide, and leave with ready-to-use resources to support teaching.

Jul

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Live Snakes!

Saturday, July 5

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer and his live snakes! 

Jul

5

Live Snakes!

Saturday, July 5

Trinidad Lake State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer and his live snakes!