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Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

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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​?​​

Sign up for a class or clinic.

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Apr

19

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Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, April 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!
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Apr

19

Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, April 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!
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A trail cuts through a high desert and disappears over a hill.

Apr

19

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Ride the Reimagined Paths at Mack Mesa

Saturday, April 19

Highline Lake State Park

Are you ready to shred the trails? We are! Grab your bike and come mountain bike with us to explore the new trail section of the Highline Lake Trail.
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A trail cuts through a high desert and disappears over a hill.

Apr

19

Ride the Reimagined Paths at Mack Mesa

Saturday, April 19

Highline Lake State Park

Are you ready to shred the trails? We are! Grab your bike and come mountain bike with us to explore the new trail section of the Highline Lake Trail.
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Beaver

Apr

20

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Leave It To Beaver

Sunday, April 20

Highline Lake State Park

Have you ever wondered how humans gained inspiration for our massive dams? Well, leave it to beavers. 
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Beaver

Apr

20

Leave It To Beaver

Sunday, April 20

Highline Lake State Park

Have you ever wondered how humans gained inspiration for our massive dams? Well, leave it to beavers. 
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Apr

24

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Toddler Story Time at Barr Lake State Park

Thursday, April 24

Barr Lake State Park

Bring your preschooler to the Nature Center and listen to stories about the natural world while learning about plants, animals and our planet.
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Apr

24

Toddler Story Time at Barr Lake State Park

Thursday, April 24

Barr Lake State Park

Bring your preschooler to the Nature Center and listen to stories about the natural world while learning about plants, animals and our planet.
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Stars over Rifle Gap.

Apr

25

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Stardust in the Desert

Friday, April 25

Highline Lake State Park

When was the last time you wished upon a shooting star? Join us as we talk about your chances to see meteor showers this year and what Highline Lake is doing to protect these stargazing opportunities. Meet in the Visitor Center.
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Stars over Rifle Gap.

Apr

25

Stardust in the Desert

Friday, April 25

Highline Lake State Park

When was the last time you wished upon a shooting star? Join us as we talk about your chances to see meteor showers this year and what Highline Lake is doing to protect these stargazing opportunities. Meet in the Visitor Center.
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Hoary bat, NPS

Apr

26

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Hangin' at Highline: Bats of Colorado

Saturday, April 26

Highline Lake State Park

Come learn about Colorado's coolest critters: bats!
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Hoary bat, NPS

Apr

26

Hangin' at Highline: Bats of Colorado

Saturday, April 26

Highline Lake State Park

Come learn about Colorado's coolest critters: bats!
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Two women and a group of children fish off a pier.

May

3

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Annual Spring Fishing Clinic

Saturday, May 3

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a day of fishing and instructional workshops.
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Two women and a group of children fish off a pier.

May

3

Annual Spring Fishing Clinic

Saturday, May 3

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a day of fishing and instructional workshops.
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Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

Registration Required:

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18 Hours of Fruita

Saturday, May 3

Highline Lake State Park

One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the desert oasis of Highline Lake State Park, this a great race to kick off the summer season. 
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Mountain bike racer rides on the desert trails in Highline Lake State Park during the 18 Hours Biking Event

May

3

18 Hours of Fruita

Saturday, May 3

Highline Lake State Park

One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the desert oasis of Highline Lake State Park, this a great race to kick off the summer season. 
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bird watching survey

May

7

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Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, May 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park! This walk is to introduce park visitors and birders at all levels to the park's birds and everything else in the park. There are over 370 species of birds at Barr Lake.
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bird watching survey

May

7

Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, May 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a walk in the park! This walk is to introduce park visitors and birders at all levels to the park's birds and everything else in the park. There are over 370 species of birds at Barr Lake.
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