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​?​​

House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jun

4

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, June 4

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.
House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jun

4

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, June 4

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.

Jun

6

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Owl Adaptations with Denver Audubon

Friday, June 6

Cherry Creek State Park

How do owls see at night and fly so quietly a mouse can’t hear them?

Jun

6

Owl Adaptations with Denver Audubon

Friday, June 6

Cherry Creek State Park

How do owls see at night and fly so quietly a mouse can’t hear them?

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Carp Fishing Tournament - Bow and Rod

Saturday, June 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of fishing, help reduce invasive species and win cash prizes at the Carp Fishing Tournament Bow and Rod at Barr Lake. Fishing from the Shoreline or Boat. 

Jun

7

Carp Fishing Tournament - Bow and Rod

Saturday, June 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of fishing, help reduce invasive species and win cash prizes at the Carp Fishing Tournament Bow and Rod at Barr Lake. Fishing from the Shoreline or Boat. 
Killdeer taken at Cherry Creek State Park

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wetlands Bird Walk

Saturday, June 7

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet at the Pelican Point Parking Lot and walk into the wetlands via the Smoky Hill Trail and Pipeline Trail to see what birds are out and about and learn about birding. 
Killdeer taken at Cherry Creek State Park

Jun

7

Wetlands Bird Walk

Saturday, June 7

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet at the Pelican Point Parking Lot and walk into the wetlands via the Smoky Hill Trail and Pipeline Trail to see what birds are out and about and learn about birding. 
Colorful fishing poles for a fishing clinic while a young angler fishes in the background.

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Backyard Bass

Saturday, June 7

Cherry Creek State Park

Join us at Cherry Creek’s Campground Amphitheater to learn about fishing ethics and play backyard bass.
Colorful fishing poles for a fishing clinic while a young angler fishes in the background.

Jun

7

Backyard Bass

Saturday, June 7

Cherry Creek State Park

Join us at Cherry Creek’s Campground Amphitheater to learn about fishing ethics and play backyard bass.
Killdeer taken at Cherry Creek State Park

Jun

8

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wetlands Bird Walk

Sunday, June 8

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet at the Pelican Point Parking Lot and walk into the wetlands via the Smoky Hill Trail and Pipeline Trail to see what birds are out and about and learn about birding. 
Killdeer taken at Cherry Creek State Park

Jun

8

Wetlands Bird Walk

Sunday, June 8

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet at the Pelican Point Parking Lot and walk into the wetlands via the Smoky Hill Trail and Pipeline Trail to see what birds are out and about and learn about birding. 

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

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, June 14

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr Lake. This walk will to introduce park visitors and birders of all levels of experience to the park birds and anything else you happen to see. Registration is encouraged, but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so. 

Jun

14

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, June 14

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr Lake. This walk will to introduce park visitors and birders of all levels of experience to the park birds and anything else you happen to see. Registration is encouraged, but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so. 
Kids making crafts at state park event

Jun

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 26

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.
Kids making crafts at state park event

Jun

26

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 26

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.