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.
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See Colorado Parks and Wildlife current events below.
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Jul
25
Persse Place Open House
Jul 25, 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!
Jul
25
Persse Place Open House
Jul 25, 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!
Jul
25
Celebrate Our Waters: Lake Appreciation Day!
Jul 25, 2026 · 10:00am
Ridgway State Park
Dive into a day of sun, splash, and community! Join us at Ridgway State Park as we honor the heart of our park, the beautiful...
Jul
25
Celebrate Our Waters: Lake Appreciation Day!
Jul 25, 2026 · 10:00am
Ridgway State Park
Dive into a day of sun, splash, and community! Join us at Ridgway State Park as we honor the heart of our park, the beautiful...
Jul
25
Lichens Hike
Jul 25, 2026 · 10:00am
Jul
25
Lichens Hike
Jul 25, 2026 · 10:00am
Jul
25
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Jul 25, 2026 · 10:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Jul
25
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Jul 25, 2026 · 10:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Jul
25
Pinyons, Petals, and Prickles: High-Desert Botany
Jul 25, 2026 · 6:00pm
Ridgway State Park
Join us at the Visitors Center to explore the fascinating world of our local flora, tracing the incredible journey from majestic...
Jul
25
Pinyons, Petals, and Prickles: High-Desert Botany
Jul 25, 2026 · 6:00pm
Ridgway State Park
Join us at the Visitors Center to explore the fascinating world of our local flora, tracing the incredible journey from majestic...
Jul
25
Fossils and More
Jul 25, 2026 · 7:00pm
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us at the amphitheater for an informative presentation about fossils and local geological formations.
Jul
25
Fossils and More
Jul 25, 2026 · 7:00pm
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us at the amphitheater for an informative presentation about fossils and local geological formations.
Jul
26
Junior Ranger Adventures!
Jul 26, 2026 · 9:30am
Chatfield State Park
Join for our Summertime weekly Junior Ranger Adventures! Great for families with kids 5-10 years old, but all families are...
Jul
26
Junior Ranger Adventures!
Jul 26, 2026 · 9:30am
Chatfield State Park
Join for our Summertime weekly Junior Ranger Adventures! Great for families with kids 5-10 years old, but all families are...
Jul
26
Biking Workshop
Jul 26, 2026 · 10:00am
Mueller State Park
Have a new bike? Learn how to use it effectively with a certified biking instructor.
Jul
26
Biking Workshop
Jul 26, 2026 · 10:00am
Mueller State Park
Have a new bike? Learn how to use it effectively with a certified biking instructor.
Jul
26
Bingo Nature Hike
Jul 26, 2026 · 1:00pm
Jul
26
Bingo Nature Hike
Jul 26, 2026 · 1:00pm