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​?​​

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Mar

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Adult Beginning Fly Tying Class

Wednesday, March 12

Barr Lake State Park

The Beginning Fly Tying class for adults will provide you with the basic skills needed to tie flies.

Mar

12

Adult Beginning Fly Tying Class

Wednesday, March 12

Barr Lake State Park

The Beginning Fly Tying class for adults will provide you with the basic skills needed to tie flies.
Bobcat research project

Mar

14

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Tracks & Scat Scavenger Hunt

Friday, March 14

Mueller State Park

Do you know how to tell a wild cat track from a wild dog track? What about scat? Come and learn about these differences and more. Once you know your stuff you will be sent on a scavenger hunt to find and identify some tracks for yourself. If the high is below 32 degrees this program will be inside. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Bobcat research project

Mar

14

Tracks & Scat Scavenger Hunt

Friday, March 14

Mueller State Park

Do you know how to tell a wild cat track from a wild dog track? What about scat? Come and learn about these differences and more. Once you know your stuff you will be sent on a scavenger hunt to find and identify some tracks for yourself. If the high is below 32 degrees this program will be inside. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Mar

15

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, March 15

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Mar

15

Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, March 15

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!
Wildflowers

Mar

16

Registration Required:

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Junior Naturalist-Spring Awakening (register in advance)

Sunday, March 16

Mueller State Park

The first day of Spring is approaching which means soon we will see melting snow, plants reblooming and hibernating animals waking up from a long Winter's rest.  If you know a kiddo ages 6-12 who enjoys learning and exploring nature in every season, this program is for them. Guardians are asked to join their kids during this program. Meet at the Visitor Center. Register by calling the Visitor Center or via the Mueller Facebook event page.
Wildflowers

Mar

16

Junior Naturalist-Spring Awakening (register in advance)

Sunday, March 16

Mueller State Park

The first day of Spring is approaching which means soon we will see melting snow, plants reblooming and hibernating animals waking up from a long Winter's rest.  If you know a kiddo ages 6-12 who enjoys learning and exploring nature in every season, this program is for them. Guardians are asked to join their kids during this program. Meet at the Visitor Center. Register by calling the Visitor Center or via the Mueller Facebook event page.

Mar

18

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Nature Journaling for Adults (register in advance)

Tuesday, March 18

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. Discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Then practice your own skills.

Mar

18

Nature Journaling for Adults (register in advance)

Tuesday, March 18

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. Discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Then practice your own skills.
Chair Yoga at Barr Lake

Mar

23

Registration Required:

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Chair Yoga and Nature Walk with Jess King

Sunday, March 23

Barr Lake State Park

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.
Chair Yoga at Barr Lake

Mar

23

Chair Yoga and Nature Walk with Jess King

Sunday, March 23

Barr Lake State Park

This is a 30 minute chair yoga class, followed by a 30 minute optional nature hike.

Mar

27

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, March 27

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!

Mar

27

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, March 27

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!

Mar

29

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Dark Sky Park

Saturday, March 29

Mueller State Park

Did you know that Mueller is applying to become a Dark Sky Park through DarkSky International? This is a long process. Find out why keeping our skies dark at night is so important to us and the natural world, making it a worthwhile goal. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Mar

29

Dark Sky Park

Saturday, March 29

Mueller State Park

Did you know that Mueller is applying to become a Dark Sky Park through DarkSky International? This is a long process. Find out why keeping our skies dark at night is so important to us and the natural world, making it a worthwhile goal. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Group at the starting line of the Barr Lake Raptor Run annual event

Apr

5

Registration Required:

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13th Annual Raptor Run

Saturday, April 5

Barr Lake State Park

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to soar at the Friends of Barr Lake 13th Annual Raptor Run 5K!
Group at the starting line of the Barr Lake Raptor Run annual event

Apr

5

13th Annual Raptor Run

Saturday, April 5

Barr Lake State Park

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to soar at the Friends of Barr Lake 13th Annual Raptor Run 5K!