CPW Statewide Events
Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
CPW Statewide Events
Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
American pika sitting on log with leaves in its mouth
Tips for Wildlife Viewing
Colorado offers abundant wildlife viewing year-round, with over 400 bird species and biodiverse landscapes offering something new to experience. Here are some tips for a great trip:
- Stay quiet and still. Noise and sudden movement signal danger and may cause animals to flee, sometimes abandoning nests or young.
- Wear earth tones (gray, khaki, olive green) to blend in.
- Learn to properly focus your binoculars.
- Look to habitat edges — where forest meets meadow, for example — since wildlife often gathers there. Watch for motion, shapes, and color contrasts, or telltale parts like a head, ear, or antler.
- Move slowly and at an angle, not straight at the animal, so it can keep you in view without being startled. Avoid direct eye contact.
- Practice safe, ethical viewing.
- Research the species you hope to see beforehand.
- Use the iNaturalist app to identify and log your sightings.
Find an Event
See Colorado Parks and Wildlife current events below.
Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar?
Filterable Event List
Find an Event
-
164 results
Sep
20
Guided Bird Hike
Sep 20, 2026 · 7:30am
Roxborough State Park
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures!
Sep
20
Guided Bird Hike
Sep 20, 2026 · 7:30am
Roxborough State Park
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures!
Sep
23
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: September 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026 · 9:30am
Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the...
Sep
25
Moonrise Hike
Sep 25, 2026 · 6:30pm
Roxborough State Park
Join knowledgeable volunteer guides to explore the secrets and natural beauty of Roxborough as the night unfolds!
Sep
25
Moonrise Hike
Sep 25, 2026 · 6:30pm
Roxborough State Park
Join knowledgeable volunteer guides to explore the secrets and natural beauty of Roxborough as the night unfolds!
Sep
26
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Sep 26, 2026 · 8:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Sep
26
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Sep 26, 2026 · 8:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Sep
26
Table Talk: A Seed is a Promise
Sep 26, 2026 · 9:00am
Roxborough State Park
Learn about flowers, fruits and seeds! What is their purpose, importance and who uses them?
Sep
26
Table Talk: A Seed is a Promise
Sep 26, 2026 · 9:00am
Roxborough State Park
Learn about flowers, fruits and seeds! What is their purpose, importance and who uses them?
Sep
26
Annual Dutch Oven and Chili Cook Off!
Sep 26, 2026 · 9:00am
Jackson Lake State Park
Join us at Jackson Lake to have fun, enjoy good food, share our enthusiasm for chili and Dutch oven cooking all while being...
Sep
26
Annual Dutch Oven and Chili Cook Off!
Sep 26, 2026 · 9:00am
Jackson Lake State Park
Join us at Jackson Lake to have fun, enjoy good food, share our enthusiasm for chili and Dutch oven cooking all while being...
Sep
26
Persse Place Open House
Sep 26, 2026 · 9:30am
Roxborough State Park
Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!
Sep
26
Persse Place Open House
Sep 26, 2026 · 9:30am
Roxborough State Park
Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!
Sep
26
Roxborough Puppet Theater
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife: conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations!
Sep
26
Roxborough Puppet Theater
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife: conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations!
Sep
26
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Sep
26
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.