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​?​​

bird watching survey

Apr

2

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, April 2

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.
bird watching survey

Apr

2

Guided Bird Walk at Barr Lake State Park

Wednesday, April 2

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.
Group at the starting line of the Barr Lake Raptor Run annual event

Apr

5

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

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!

Apr

6

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Guided Pond Hike

Sunday, April 6

Mueller State Park

Join this 5 mile hike to beautiful water features in the park. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Apr

6

Guided Pond Hike

Sunday, April 6

Mueller State Park

Join this 5 mile hike to beautiful water features in the park. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Apr

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Basic Survival for Kids

Friday, April 11

Mueller State Park

Discover how befriending a tree can help you if you get lost. 2-3 p.m.

Apr

11

Basic Survival for Kids

Friday, April 11

Mueller State Park

Discover how befriending a tree can help you if you get lost. 2-3 p.m.

Apr

13

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Naturalist-Spring renewal

Sunday, April 13

Mueller State Park

Kids uncover what's emerging in the forest this time of year.

Apr

13

Junior Naturalist-Spring renewal

Sunday, April 13

Mueller State Park

Kids uncover what's emerging in the forest this time of year.
A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Apr

14

Registration Required:

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Highway 139 Clean-Up

Monday, April 14

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake State Park and park staff with our regular Highway 139 Clean-Up. Caring for the first two miles off of the interstate, the Friends of Highline Lake ensures that visitors to the Loma area are greeted with a clean commute and view of the Grand Valley. Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for more details.
A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Apr

14

Highway 139 Clean-Up

Monday, April 14

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Friends of Highline Lake State Park and park staff with our regular Highway 139 Clean-Up. Caring for the first two miles off of the interstate, the Friends of Highline Lake ensures that visitors to the Loma area are greeted with a clean commute and view of the Grand Valley. Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for more details.

Apr

18

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Knot Tying for Kids

Friday, April 18

Mueller State Park

Have fun learning the skill of knot tying! 2-3 p.m.

Apr

18

Knot Tying for Kids

Friday, April 18

Mueller State Park

Have fun learning the skill of knot tying! 2-3 p.m.

Apr

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, April 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Apr

19

Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, April 19

Barr Lake State Park

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

Apr

19

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

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. The group ride will start at Mack Mesa Lake near the restrooms. We will then make a loop around Mack Mesa Lake, exploring nearly 2.5 miles. On our ride, we'll explore the highest point in the park while riding the newest section of the Highline Lake Trail.&nbsp;
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. The group ride will start at Mack Mesa Lake near the restrooms. We will then make a loop around Mack Mesa Lake, exploring nearly 2.5 miles. On our ride, we'll explore the highest point in the park while riding the newest section of the Highline Lake Trail.&nbsp;