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.

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. 
Youth target shooting with a .22 rifle at Outdoor Skills Day 2024, while being supervised by CPW volunteer

Jun

21

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Outdoor Skills Day 2025

Saturday, June 21

Mueller State Park

This is an annual Mueller event for the community to come and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Activities offered will include: archery, target shooting, geocaching, camping, fishing, Dutch oven cooking and more. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. More details to be determined.
Youth target shooting with a .22 rifle at Outdoor Skills Day 2024, while being supervised by CPW volunteer

Jun

21

Outdoor Skills Day 2025

Saturday, June 21

Mueller State Park

This is an annual Mueller event for the community to come and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Activities offered will include: archery, target shooting, geocaching, camping, fishing, Dutch oven cooking and more. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. More details to be determined.
A group of teachers at the Durango OUT workshop.

Jun

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

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.