CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER STORM WARNING Click here for more information on weather conditions Feeling comfortable snowshoeing on level ground? Then it's time to tackle more challenging terrain with this intermediate level outing for older teens and adults, offered by Rocky Mountain Conservancy. We'll meet in downtown Estes Park, and travel together into Rocky Mountain […]
Join Dusty and Carlie as they venture into Rocky Mountain National Park for an intense educational experience that culminates in a Rec-1 Avy certification. This Bettie Course is offered to women, and individuals that identify as women, in collaboration with KMAC in Estes Park, CO. This experience is a three-day course that begins by providing […]
This Bettie Course is offered to women, and individuals that identify as women, in collaboration with KMAC in Estes Park, CO. This experience is an introduction to winter recreational activities. If you're new to exploring the outdoors in the winter, this is the course for you! This course involves classroom instruction, preparation for an outdoor […]
Join Conservancy author and instructor Marlene Borneman for a day-long educational outing to explore the unique orchids of Rocky Mountain National Park. What is an orchid? The orchid family (Orchidaceae) […]
Join Conservancy instructor Leanne Benton for an exploration of the early season wildflowers throughout Rocky Mountain National Park! Some of the park's early blooms are the loveliest, from tiny alpine […]
The Rocky Mountains and Front Range area are home to an exciting variety of raptors! Experienced wildlife guide Perry Conway will introduce you to these remarkable birds and help you […]
We've added another session due to popular demand! Join Conservancy instructor Leanne Benton for an exploration of the early season wildflowers throughout Rocky Mountain National Park! Some of the park's […]
Itching to learn more about the bears of North America and Rocky Mountain National Park? Veteran naturalist and wildlife photographer Perry Conway presents this in-depth course on bear ecology and […]
The foundation of Rocky Mountain National Park's awe-inspiring views is its bedrock! Join us to learn about how the park's geology shapes its majestic landscapes. If this course has filled, […]
A two-day introductory birding course for anyone who wants to learn about the diverse habitats of Rocky Mountain National Park and the birds who call these places home. In this […]
Explore the wonder and diversity of Rocky Mountain National Park's wildflowers with experienced RMNP interpretive naturalist, Leanne Benton. Rocky Mountain National Park's vertical topography allows for a wide variety of […]
Explore the wonder and diversity of Rocky Mountain National Park's wildflowers with experienced RMNP interpretive naturalist, Leanne Benton. Rocky Mountain National Park's vertical topography allows for a wide variety of […]
Interested in painting outdoors, but don't know how to get started? This course is for you! Unfortunately, this course has been cancelled for 2023. It will be offered again next […]
Unfortunately, this class has been cancelled. For a similar program, please consider our Macro Photography course, offered on August 25 and 26, 2023. Learn to capture the delicate beauty of […]
Join naturalist Leanne Benton for an exploration of the many useful (and a few dangerous) plant species found throughout Rocky Mountain National Park! Not only are Rocky's plants diverse and […]
Rocky Mountain National Park is home to unique fungi of all shapes and sizes! Join noted mycologist Jon Sommer to learn more about Rocky’s wide variety of wild mushrooms. This […]
Curious about how the interaction between rock and water has shaped the eastern side of Rocky Mountain National Park? Join noted geologist David Lindsey for this informative exploration of the […]
Spend a day connecting with yourself and nature through yoga, hiking, guided meditation and journaling in Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Yoga and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are excited […]
Learn to photograph stars, the Milky Way, the moon and planets with foreground landscape features using digital cameras with ordinary lenses with accomplished photojournalist Stan Honda! Participants in this three […]
Zoom in! Learn to create intricate, detailed images of the tiny wonders found in Rocky Mountain National Park with instructor Bob Dean. In this two-part course, students will learn to […]
Rocky Mountain Conservancy is excited to announce "The Illustrated Journal: Painting and Drawing your Life," led by Donna Lyons, and offered in Grand Lake and the west side of Rocky […]
Toss your sketchbook and some simple watercolor tools into your day pack, and explore Rocky Mountain National Park with instructor Karen Ramsay! Through instruction, demonstrations and free exploration time, you […]
Rocky Mountain National Park is host to a diverse range of unique ecosystems, from sunny montane meadows to windswept tundra expanses. Get to know each special place up close with […]
Learn to capture a unique perspective on the spectacular fall colors of Rocky Mountain National Park with accomplished nature photographer, Bob Dean! Each fall, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on […]
Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy for this engaging lecture series at The Old Gallery in Allenspark! Connecting specialty science, local research, current events and fascinating topics to the public, the Rocky […]
Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy on a unique educational experience by bus! Participants will venture throughout the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park to walk in the footsteps of magnificent […]
Celebrate the women who made history in Rocky Mountain National Park with the Conservancy and Dr. Ruth M. Alexander! The Estes Park community celebrates notable author Isabella Bird's arrival to […]
Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy on a unique educational experience by bus! Participants will venture throughout the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park to walk in the footsteps of magnificent […]
This Bettie Course is offered to women, and individuals that identify as women. This experience is an introduction to winter recreational activities. If you're new to exploring the outdoors in the winter, this is the course for you! We'll share tips and guidelines for preparing for a winter hike in RMNP, then travel together to […]
Join us at 2:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in January, February, March, and April to learn from park staff and other experts as they cover […]
Join us at 2:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in January, February, March, and April to learn from park staff and other experts as they cover […]
Join us at 2:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in January, February, March, and April to learn from park staff and other experts as they cover […]
