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.

Fly Fishing 101

Wednesday, June 11

Staunton State Park

Ever wanted to give fly fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to fly fishing and looking for some tips to help you catch more fish? Then, this is the class for you! Learn all the basics from rod/reel set up, basic knots, casting, presentations, and types or flies.Due to the potential danger inherent in wayward fly fishing casts, we ask that all participants be at least 10 years old.

Jun

11

Fly Fishing 101

Wednesday, June 11

Staunton State Park

Ever wanted to give fly fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to fly fishing and looking for some tips to help you catch more fish? Then, this is the class for you! Learn all the basics from rod/reel set up, basic knots, casting, presentations, and types or flies.Due to the potential danger inherent in wayward fly fishing casts, we ask that all participants be at least 10 years old.

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

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Full Moon Night Hikes (3 Mile)

Wednesday, June 11

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Come join us for an adventurous Full Moon night hike!

Jun

11

Full Moon Night Hikes (3 Mile)

Wednesday, June 11

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Come join us for an adventurous Full Moon night hike!

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.

Jun

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Full Moon Night Hikes (1 Mile)

Wednesday, June 11

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Come join us for an adventurous Full Moon night hike!

Jun

11

Full Moon Night Hikes (1 Mile)

Wednesday, June 11

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Come join us for an adventurous Full Moon night hike!
A black and white drawing of a mountain chickadee on a whiteboard.

Jun

12

Registration Required:

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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.