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​?​​

Father helping son fish off bank in Cherry Creek State Park.

Jun

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fishing 101 Clinic

Thursday, June 5

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
Father helping son fish off bank in Cherry Creek State Park.

Jun

5

Fishing 101 Clinic

Thursday, June 5

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
Wilson's Warblers are the most commonly caught species at the Barr Lake Banding Station. Photo by Susan Rosine of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

Jun

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

The Amazing World of Birds

Thursday, June 5

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about native plants and how to attract birds with the Denver Audubon Society. 
Wilson's Warblers are the most commonly caught species at the Barr Lake Banding Station. Photo by Susan Rosine of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

Jun

5

The Amazing World of Birds

Thursday, June 5

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about native plants and how to attract birds with the Denver Audubon Society. 
Painted Turtle, Wayne D Lewis/CPW

Jun

7

Registration Required:

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Reptiles and Amphibians

Saturday, June 7

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet and learn about local snakes, lizards, toads and turtles. 
Painted Turtle, Wayne D Lewis/CPW

Jun

7

Reptiles and Amphibians

Saturday, June 7

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet and learn about local snakes, lizards, toads and turtles. 
A man standing in a grassy field, painting a scenic landscape.

Jun

8

Registration Required:

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Paint n' Sip

Sunday, June 8

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us for a guided painting experience! 
A man standing in a grassy field, painting a scenic landscape.

Jun

8

Paint n' Sip

Sunday, June 8

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us for a guided painting experience! 

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.
Colorado Natural Areas photos

Jun

14

Registration Required:

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Rock Talk

Saturday, June 14

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the local geology 
Colorado Natural Areas photos

Jun

14

Rock Talk

Saturday, June 14

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the local geology 
Colorful fishing poles for a fishing clinic while a young angler fishes in the background.

Jun

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fishing 101 Clinic

Thursday, June 26

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
Colorful fishing poles for a fishing clinic while a young angler fishes in the background.

Jun

26

Fishing 101 Clinic

Thursday, June 26

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.