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​?​​

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.

Jun

5

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The Amazing World of Birds

Thursday, June 5

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about native plants and how to attract birds with the Denver Audubon Society. 
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.

Jun

5

The Amazing World of Birds

Thursday, June 5

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about native plants and how to attract birds with the Denver Audubon Society. 
Painted Turtle, Wayne D Lewis/CPW

Jun

7

Registration Required:

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Reptiles and Amphibians

Saturday, June 7

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet and learn about local snakes, lizards, toads and turtles. 
Painted Turtle, Wayne D Lewis/CPW

Jun

7

Reptiles and Amphibians

Saturday, June 7

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet and learn about local snakes, lizards, toads and turtles. 
A man standing in a grassy field, painting a scenic landscape.

Jun

8

Registration Required:

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Paint n' Sip

Sunday, June 8

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us for a guided painting experience! 
A man standing in a grassy field, painting a scenic landscape.

Jun

8

Paint n' Sip

Sunday, June 8

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us for a guided painting experience! 
Colorado Natural Areas photos

Jun

14

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Rock Talk

Saturday, June 14

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the local geology 
Colorado Natural Areas photos

Jun

14

Rock Talk

Saturday, June 14

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the local geology 
A group of teachers at the Durango OUT workshop.

Jun

26

Registration Required:

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Durango OUT ‘WILD About Fish’ Workshop

Thursday, June 26

In this free interactive professional development workshop, K-12 teachers will explore local fish and aquatic ecosystems through practical, engaging strategies to bring back to the classroom. CPW biology and hatchery experts will be there to share insights on fish ecology, management practices, and current threats to native species to deepen science connections and place-based learning. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, receive the Aquatic WILD curriculum guide, and leave with ready-to-use resources to support teaching.
A group of teachers at the Durango OUT workshop.

Jun

26

Durango OUT ‘WILD About Fish’ Workshop

Thursday, June 26

In this free interactive professional development workshop, K-12 teachers will explore local fish and aquatic ecosystems through practical, engaging strategies to bring back to the classroom. CPW biology and hatchery experts will be there to share insights on fish ecology, management practices, and current threats to native species to deepen science connections and place-based learning. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, receive the Aquatic WILD curriculum guide, and leave with ready-to-use resources to support teaching.