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​?​​

May

17

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, May 17

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. 

May

17

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, May 17

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. 

May

23

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Ghost Stories

Friday, May 23

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us at Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater for some spooky story telling with a theatrical twist around the campfire, led by volunteer Naomie. 

May

23

Ghost Stories

Friday, May 23

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us at Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater for some spooky story telling with a theatrical twist around the campfire, led by volunteer Naomie. 
Wildflowers

May

25

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Pollinators

Sunday, May 25

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the importance of pollinators and make a craft afterwards. 
Wildflowers

May

25

Pollinators

Sunday, May 25

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the importance of pollinators and make a craft afterwards. 
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.

May

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding 101

Tuesday, May 27

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet at the Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater with the Evergreen Audubon Society to learn about birds and go on a short walk. 
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.

May

27

Birding 101

Tuesday, May 27

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet at the Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater with the Evergreen Audubon Society to learn about birds and go on a short walk. 
Stars over Rifle Gap.

May

30

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Night Hike

Friday, May 30

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about nocturnal animals on a short hike on the Snowshoe Hare Trail. 
Stars over Rifle Gap.

May

30

Night Hike

Friday, May 30

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about nocturnal animals on a short hike on the Snowshoe Hare Trail. 
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

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.
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.