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​?​​

A woman in a sun hat is looking at a tall pine tree and gesturing towards it with her hands.

Jun

16

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Journaling Workshop

Monday, June 16

Mueller State Park

Nature is nurturing for our bodies and minds. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. 
A woman in a sun hat is looking at a tall pine tree and gesturing towards it with her hands.

Jun

16

Nature Journaling Workshop

Monday, June 16

Mueller State Park

Nature is nurturing for our bodies and minds. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. 

Jun

18

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Beneficial Bugs

Wednesday, June 18

Mueller State Park

Discover the secret lives of bugs who live in and around Dragonfly Pond.

Jun

18

Beneficial Bugs

Wednesday, June 18

Mueller State Park

Discover the secret lives of bugs who live in and around Dragonfly Pond.
Wildlife Biology and Trivia - Event Flyer/Banner

Jun

19

Registration Required:

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Wildlife Biology Trivia & Brews

Thursday, June 19

Wildlife Biology Trivia & Brews is coming to Steamworks Brewing Company on 6/19 from 5:00-7:00 PM! Join us for an exciting night of science, trivia, and craft beer! We’re diving deep into Supporting Science in the Wild—all while enjoying some free food, cold brews, and awesome prizes! Test your knowledge, win cool stuff, and connect with fellow wildlife and brew lovers.
Wildlife Biology and Trivia - Event Flyer/Banner

Jun

19

Wildlife Biology Trivia & Brews

Thursday, June 19

Wildlife Biology Trivia & Brews is coming to Steamworks Brewing Company on 6/19 from 5:00-7:00 PM! Join us for an exciting night of science, trivia, and craft beer! We’re diving deep into Supporting Science in the Wild—all while enjoying some free food, cold brews, and awesome prizes! Test your knowledge, win cool stuff, and connect with fellow wildlife and brew lovers.
Wildflowers

Jun

25

Registration Required:

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Sensory Walk

Wednesday, June 25

Mueller State Park

Explore outside using all of your senses.
Wildflowers

Jun

25

Sensory Walk

Wednesday, June 25

Mueller State Park

Explore outside using all of your senses.

Jun

25

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Dark Sky Walk

Wednesday, June 25

Mueller State Park

Look up and learn about what you can see at night in the sky.

Jun

25

Dark Sky Walk

Wednesday, June 25

Mueller State Park

Look up and learn about what you can see at night in the sky.
A group of teachers at the Durango OUT workshop.

Jun

26

Registration Required:

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Durango OUT ‘WILD About Fish’ Workshop

Thursday, June 26

In this free interactive professional development workshop, K-12 teachers will explore local fish and aquatic ecosystems through practical, engaging strategies to bring back to the classroom. CPW biology and hatchery experts will be there to share insights on fish ecology, management practices, and current threats to native species to deepen science connections and place-based learning. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, receive the Aquatic WILD curriculum guide, and leave with ready-to-use resources to support teaching.
A group of teachers at the Durango OUT workshop.

Jun

26

Durango OUT ‘WILD About Fish’ Workshop

Thursday, June 26

In this free interactive professional development workshop, K-12 teachers will explore local fish and aquatic ecosystems through practical, engaging strategies to bring back to the classroom. CPW biology and hatchery experts will be there to share insights on fish ecology, management practices, and current threats to native species to deepen science connections and place-based learning. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, receive the Aquatic WILD curriculum guide, and leave with ready-to-use resources to support teaching.
Fly Fishing

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Basic Fly Fishing

Friday, June 27

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish! All equipment is provided.
Fly Fishing

Jun

27

Basic Fly Fishing

Friday, June 27

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish! All equipment is provided.
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Jr. Rangers on the Trail

Friday, June 27

Mueller State Park

Learn how to hike safely and have a good time while doing all of the activities required to become a Jr. Ranger.
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

Jun

27

Jr. Rangers on the Trail

Friday, June 27

Mueller State Park

Learn how to hike safely and have a good time while doing all of the activities required to become a Jr. Ranger.
Family Climbing up Rock

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Basic Survival for Kids

Friday, June 27

Mueller State Park

Learn what to do if you get lost while spending time outside. Great outdoor safety tips for all ages!
Family Climbing up Rock

Jun

27

Basic Survival for Kids

Friday, June 27

Mueller State Park

Learn what to do if you get lost while spending time outside. Great outdoor safety tips for all ages!