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
31
Voices on Stone: The Mysteries of the Shavano Valley Petroglyphs
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:00pm
Ridgway State Park
Uncover the ancient stories etched into the red rock of the Uncompahgre Valley. Join guest speaker Kellie Carroll at the Ridgway...
Jul
31
Voices on Stone: The Mysteries of the Shavano Valley Petroglyphs
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:00pm
Ridgway State Park
Uncover the ancient stories etched into the red rock of the Uncompahgre Valley. Join guest speaker Kellie Carroll at the Ridgway...
Jul
31
Buck Moon Night Hike
Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Witness the beauty of the night skies in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join us as we learn more about this beautiful landscape...
Jul
31
Buck Moon Night Hike
Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Witness the beauty of the night skies in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join us as we learn more about this beautiful landscape...
Aug
1
Reel Success: Kids Fishing Clinic!
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:00am
Ridgway State Park
Calling all young explorers and future fishing pros! Are you ready to trade your screen time for some "pond time" and land your...
Aug
1
Reel Success: Kids Fishing Clinic!
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:00am
Ridgway State Park
Calling all young explorers and future fishing pros! Are you ready to trade your screen time for some "pond time" and land your...
Aug
1
Persse Place Open House
Aug 1, 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!
Aug
1
Persse Place Open House
Aug 1, 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!
Aug
1
Fish to Fork
Aug 1, 2026 · 11:00am
Stagecoach State Park
Date Change: August 1st 2026
Join the Stagecoach State Park staff at the Marina Deck as they prepare and share their favorite...
Aug
1
Fish to Fork
Aug 1, 2026 · 11:00am
Stagecoach State Park
Date Change: August 1st 2026
Join the Stagecoach State Park staff at the Marina Deck as they prepare and share their favorite...
Aug
5
Fly Fishing Plus Class
Aug 5, 2026 · 9:00am
Mueller State Park
Dive deeper into the basics of fly fishing. Attending a Mueller fly fishing basics class OR fly fishing experience is required.
Aug
5
Fly Fishing Plus Class
Aug 5, 2026 · 9:00am
Mueller State Park
Dive deeper into the basics of fly fishing. Attending a Mueller fly fishing basics class OR fly fishing experience is required.
Aug
5
South Park Habitat Partnership Program Meeting - August 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026 · 10:00am
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
Aug
7
The Crawdaddy Diaries: Crawfish 101
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:00pm
Ridgway State Park
Are you ready to lift up rocks and peek into the hidden world thriving right beneath your feet? Join Park Naturalist Shelby...
Aug
7
The Crawdaddy Diaries: Crawfish 101
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:00pm
Ridgway State Park
Are you ready to lift up rocks and peek into the hidden world thriving right beneath your feet? Join Park Naturalist Shelby...
Aug
8
Jewels of the Air: The Hummingbird’s Secret Mission
Aug 8, 2026 · 9:00am
Ridgway State Park
Get ready to learn about nature’s most dazzling aerial acrobats in action! Join the experts from the Black Canyon Audubon...
Aug
8
Jewels of the Air: The Hummingbird’s Secret Mission
Aug 8, 2026 · 9:00am
Ridgway State Park
Get ready to learn about nature’s most dazzling aerial acrobats in action! Join the experts from the Black Canyon Audubon...