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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​?​​

Sign up for a class or clinic.

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bird watching survey

Apr

2

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

Apr

5

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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!
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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!
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Wildflowers

Apr

10

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Little Naturalists: Super Seasons

Thursday, April 10

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for a Little Naturalists' celebration of the seasons. This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups. Participants will enjoy a story time, followed by educational activities, and arts & crafts. Explore questions including: Why do we have seasons? What happens as the seasons change? and How do these changes impact wildlife?
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Wildflowers

Apr

10

Little Naturalists: Super Seasons

Thursday, April 10

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for a Little Naturalists' celebration of the seasons. This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups. Participants will enjoy a story time, followed by educational activities, and arts & crafts. Explore questions including: Why do we have seasons? What happens as the seasons change? and How do these changes impact wildlife?
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A trash bag sits next to Highway 139 in Mesa County while the clean highway stretches into the distance

Apr

14

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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.
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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.
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Apr

17

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Little Naturalists: Terrific Trees

Thursday, April 17

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Terrific Trees! This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups. This week's Little Naturalists will focus on trees! How do they grow so tall? Who lives in them? What happens after they fall down? Join us for a story time followed by activities and an art project.
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Raccoon. Schendel/CPW

Apr

17

Little Naturalists: Terrific Trees

Thursday, April 17

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park for Little Naturalists: Terrific Trees! This program is designed for preschool age children and their grown-ups. This week's Little Naturalists will focus on trees! How do they grow so tall? Who lives in them? What happens after they fall down? Join us for a story time followed by activities and an art project.
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Apr

19

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Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, April 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!
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Apr

19

Weekend Birding Walk

Saturday, April 19

Barr Lake State Park

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

Apr

19

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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;
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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;
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Apr

24

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Toddler Story Time at Barr Lake State Park

Thursday, April 24

Barr Lake State Park

Bring your preschooler to the Nature Center and listen to stories about the natural world while learning about plants, animals and our planet.
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Apr

24

Toddler Story Time at Barr Lake State Park

Thursday, April 24

Barr Lake State Park

Bring your preschooler to the Nature Center and listen to stories about the natural world while learning about plants, animals and our planet.
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Apr

24

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Little Naturalists: Thank you Earth!

Thursday, April 24

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park on April 24th for Little Naturalists: Thank you Earth!
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Apr

24

Little Naturalists: Thank you Earth!

Thursday, April 24

Lake Pueblo State Park

Join us at Lake Pueblo State Park on April 24th for Little Naturalists: Thank you Earth!
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