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​?​​

Hiking at Mancos State Park

Sep

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Friday Hikes with GARNA

Friday, September 5

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June...

Hiking at Mancos State Park

Sep

5

Friday Hikes with GARNA

Friday, September 5

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June...

Sep

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Guided Paddle Tour

Friday, September 5

Chatfield State Park

Gather your paddle board or kayak and join for a tour of the South Platte River within Chatfield State Park!

Sep

5

Guided Paddle Tour

Friday, September 5

Chatfield State Park

Gather your paddle board or kayak and join for a tour of the South Platte River within Chatfield State Park!

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.

Sep

6

Registration Required:

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Public Bird Banding

Saturday, September 6

Ridgway State Park

Witness the wonder of live bird banding up close at Ridgway State Park's "Public Bird Banding Day." It's a rare chance to...

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.

Sep

6

Public Bird Banding

Saturday, September 6

Ridgway State Park

Witness the wonder of live bird banding up close at Ridgway State Park's "Public Bird Banding Day." It's a rare chance to...

CPW Logo with name of meeting type underneath

Sep

6

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Commissioner Office Hours - Jack Murphy

Saturday, September 6

Barr Lake State Park

Are you looking for an opportunity to meet with a CPW commissioner to discuss CPW topics in greater detail? If so, Commissioner...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
CPW Logo with name of meeting type underneath

Sep

6

Commissioner Office Hours - Jack Murphy

Saturday, September 6

Barr Lake State Park

Are you looking for an opportunity to meet with a CPW commissioner to discuss CPW topics in greater detail? If so, Commissioner...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
Images for the 2025 officer recruitment campaign

Sep

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Hiring Webinar: Become a CPW Officer

Thursday, September 11

To help applicants with the hiring process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts a virtual Hiring Q&A Webinar. During the webinar...

Images for the 2025 officer recruitment campaign

Sep

11

Hiring Webinar: Become a CPW Officer

Thursday, September 11

To help applicants with the hiring process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts a virtual Hiring Q&A Webinar. During the webinar...

Hiking at Mancos State Park

Sep

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Friday Hikes with GARNA

Friday, September 12

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June...

Hiking at Mancos State Park

Sep

12

Friday Hikes with GARNA

Friday, September 12

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

GARNA’s Hiking Club gathers in the beautiful nature of the Arkansas River Valley. Hikes are scheduled for every Friday, June...

A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Sep

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Chatfield Plogging Event

Friday, September 12

Chatfield State Park

Put on your running shoes and come for a rewarding combination of picking up trash and jogging!

A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Sep

12

Chatfield Plogging Event

Friday, September 12

Chatfield State Park

Put on your running shoes and come for a rewarding combination of picking up trash and jogging!

Swimmer wearing a wetsuit adjusts their goggles as they prepare to race during the Desert's Edge Triathlon at Highline Lake State Park

Sep

13

Registration Required:

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Desert’s Edge Triathlon

Saturday, September 13

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the 2025 Desert's Edge Triathlon Series.

Swimmer wearing a wetsuit adjusts their goggles as they prepare to race during the Desert's Edge Triathlon at Highline Lake State Park

Sep

13

Desert’s Edge Triathlon

Saturday, September 13

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the 2025 Desert's Edge Triathlon Series.

Sep

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Live Raptor Presentation

Wednesday, September 17

Ridgway State Park

Prepare to be captivated by the power and beauty of live raptors up close at Ridgway State Park's "Live Raptor Presentation."...

Sep

17

Live Raptor Presentation

Wednesday, September 17

Ridgway State Park

Prepare to be captivated by the power and beauty of live raptors up close at Ridgway State Park's "Live Raptor Presentation."...