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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Sep
26
Roxborough Puppet Theater
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife: conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations!
Sep
26
Roxborough Puppet Theater
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife: conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations!
Sep
26
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Sep
26
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Sep
27
Table Talk: Birds of Roxborough State Park
Sep 27, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Come to the Visitors Center patio to learn about the birds of Roxborough State Park!
Sep
27
Table Talk: Birds of Roxborough State Park
Sep 27, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Come to the Visitors Center patio to learn about the birds of Roxborough State Park!
Oct
1
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Oct 1, 2026 · 9:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Oct
1
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Oct 1, 2026 · 9:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Oct
1
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Oct 1, 2026 · 11:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Oct
1
Public Archery Lessons at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Oct 1, 2026 · 11:50am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release.
Oct
3
Persse Place Open House
Oct 3, 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!
Oct
3
Persse Place Open House
Oct 3, 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!
Oct
10
Guided Bird Hike
Oct 10, 2026 · 8:30am
Roxborough State Park
Grab your binoculars and join Roxborough State Park Naturalist volunteers for a guided hike on one of the Parks "birdy" trails!
Oct
10
Guided Bird Hike
Oct 10, 2026 · 8:30am
Roxborough State Park
Grab your binoculars and join Roxborough State Park Naturalist volunteers for a guided hike on one of the Parks "birdy" trails!
Oct
10
Persse Place Open House
Oct 10, 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!
Oct
10
Persse Place Open House
Oct 10, 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!
Oct
10
Star Party at Jackson Lake!
Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
Jackson Lake State Park
The Northern Colorado Astro Society will bring out their telescopes and share their knowledge while they point towards stars...
Oct
10
Star Party at Jackson Lake!
Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
Jackson Lake State Park
The Northern Colorado Astro Society will bring out their telescopes and share their knowledge while they point towards stars...