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​?​​

Killdeer taken at Cherry Creek State Park

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wetlands Bird Walk (canceled)

Saturday, June 7

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet at the Pelican Point Parking Lot and walk into the wetlands via the Smoky Hill Trail and Pipeline Trail to see what birds are out and about and learn about birding. 
Killdeer taken at Cherry Creek State Park

Jun

7

Wetlands Bird Walk (canceled)

Saturday, June 7

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet at the Pelican Point Parking Lot and walk into the wetlands via the Smoky Hill Trail and Pipeline Trail to see what birds are out and about and learn about birding. 
Colorful fishing poles for a fishing clinic while a young angler fishes in the background.

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Backyard Bass

Saturday, June 7

Cherry Creek State Park

Join us at Cherry Creek’s Campground Amphitheater to learn about fishing ethics and play backyard bass.
Colorful fishing poles for a fishing clinic while a young angler fishes in the background.

Jun

7

Backyard Bass

Saturday, June 7

Cherry Creek State Park

Join us at Cherry Creek’s Campground Amphitheater to learn about fishing ethics and play backyard bass.
Killdeer taken at Cherry Creek State Park

Jun

8

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wetlands Bird Walk (canceled)

Sunday, June 8

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet at the Pelican Point Parking Lot and walk into the wetlands via the Smoky Hill Trail and Pipeline Trail to see what birds are out and about and learn about birding. 
Killdeer taken at Cherry Creek State Park

Jun

8

Wetlands Bird Walk (canceled)

Sunday, June 8

Cherry Creek State Park

Meet at the Pelican Point Parking Lot and walk into the wetlands via the Smoky Hill Trail and Pipeline Trail to see what birds are out and about and learn about birding. 
Fly Fishing

Jun

9

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fly Fishing Basics

Monday, June 9

Mueller State Park

Learn all you need to know to start fly fishing. Gear included.
Fly Fishing

Jun

9

Fly Fishing Basics

Monday, June 9

Mueller State Park

Learn all you need to know to start fly fishing. Gear included.
A group of pink  Calypso orchids in bloom surrounded by green grass.

Jun

9

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Wildflower Hike

Monday, June 9

Mueller State Park

Search for beautiful sights and sounds in the park.
A group of pink  Calypso orchids in bloom surrounded by green grass.

Jun

9

Wildflower Hike

Monday, June 9

Mueller State Park

Search for beautiful sights and sounds in the park.
Teachers at a previous workshop in Pueblo County.

Jun

10

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Pueblo OUT, formerly known as TEN: A Blast from the Past - Exploring Colorado’s Natural History

Tuesday, June 10

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join Pueblo O.U.T. (Outdoor Understanding for Teachers), formerly known as T.E.N., June 10th-13th for our summer professional development class,&nbsp;<em>A Blast from the Past</em>. We will be exploring the rich natural history of Colorado. Topics will include geology, wildlife management and conservation, the Ute people, mining and the local steel mill, key historical figures, and mindfulness in nature. Participants will visit local sites and be exposed to a variety of hands-on activities that are applicable to science, social studies, math, history, and language arts. The goal of O.U.T. is to help teachers promote student understanding and appreciation of science and the natural environment by encouraging local field-oriented education opportunities and sharing in-school curriculum.&nbsp;This event is taking place in various locations including Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo Mountain Park, Pueblo Zoo, El Pueblo Museum, and the Pueblo Riverwalk.
Teachers at a previous workshop in Pueblo County.

Jun

10

Pueblo OUT, formerly known as TEN: A Blast from the Past - Exploring Colorado’s Natural History

Tuesday, June 10

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join Pueblo O.U.T. (Outdoor Understanding for Teachers), formerly known as T.E.N., June 10th-13th for our summer professional development class,&nbsp;<em>A Blast from the Past</em>. We will be exploring the rich natural history of Colorado. Topics will include geology, wildlife management and conservation, the Ute people, mining and the local steel mill, key historical figures, and mindfulness in nature. Participants will visit local sites and be exposed to a variety of hands-on activities that are applicable to science, social studies, math, history, and language arts. The goal of O.U.T. is to help teachers promote student understanding and appreciation of science and the natural environment by encouraging local field-oriented education opportunities and sharing in-school curriculum.&nbsp;This event is taking place in various locations including Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo Mountain Park, Pueblo Zoo, El Pueblo Museum, and the Pueblo Riverwalk.
Fly Fishing

Jun

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Fly Fishing Basics Plus

Wednesday, June 11

Mueller State Park

Been to our fly fishing basics class and want to know more? This is the class for you.
Fly Fishing

Jun

11

Fly Fishing Basics Plus

Wednesday, June 11

Mueller State Park

Been to our fly fishing basics class and want to know more? This is the class for you.

Jun

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, June 11

Mueller State Park

Watch the full moon rise over Pikes Peak.

Jun

11

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, June 11

Mueller State Park

Watch the full moon rise over Pikes Peak.
A black and white drawing of a mountain chickadee on a whiteboard.

Jun

12

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Sketch Hike

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This hike will fulfill your passion for art and nature.
A black and white drawing of a mountain chickadee on a whiteboard.

Jun

12

Sketch Hike

Thursday, June 12

Mueller State Park

This hike will fulfill your passion for art and nature.