The Winter Speaker Series is back! Rocky Mountain Conservancy (RMC) and Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) are excited to announce that our Winter Speaker Series will be back in 2025, and we hope you'll join us! Mark your calendars now for this chance to hear from rangers, researchers, and other Rocky experts. We'll see you […]
Join us for an educational experience on the majestic raptors of the Rockies and Front Range, and witness their breathtaking beauty and power. Rocky Mountain National Park and the Front Range area are home to an exciting range of raptors! Experienced wildlife guide Perry Conway will introduce you to these remarkable birds and help you […]
Immerse yourself in the magic and serenity of spring at Rocky Mountain National Park! Mindful birding combines the calming effects of mindfulness practices with the joy of bird observation, making it more about being present rather than strictly identifying species. In this workshop, we will practice mindfulness techniques while learning more about birds, their curious […]
Interested in getting into birding, but feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to get started? This program is for you! In this full day course, experienced instructor Debbie Bangs will begin with a brief talk about why birds are so specific to various habitats within Rocky Mountain National Park in late spring and early summer. […]
Explore Rocky's high country and the animals who make their home there. What adaptations allow them to live in this harsh environment? What relationships tie the alpine world together, making it possible for life to thrive? Learn all about the amazing critters of the tundra in this course! Who: Participants ages 16 and up. Program […]
The riparian communities – willow, aspen and their associated wildlife species – in Moraine and Horseshoe parks have changed greatly since the implementation of the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan began in 2009. We’ll spend some time inside the fences, one of the major components of the Plan, to see those changes first hand, and […]
Did you know that butterflies fly in every life zone of Rocky Mountain National Park? This introductory-level interactive field class will begin with a brief introduction to basic butterfly biology, including patterns of butterfly behavior, diversity, and important habitats in the park. We will learn to observe and identify butterflies, while discussing conservation concerns, the […]
In this course, bat ecology expert Jeremy Siemers will introduce participants to the evolution, ecology, behavior, anatomy, threats, and population status of Colorado’s bats in an illustrated lecture, complete with video and acoustic materials. Participants will also learn about the various types of survey equipment used to monitor bat populations across Colorado. After the classroom […]
After decades of near-absence in much of Rocky Mountain National Park, beaver are reclaiming their key role in the ecology of the park’s streams! In this course, we'll discuss the return of beavers to RMNP, as well as beaver ecology and the interrelationships with elk, moose, birds, and fish. We will also discuss what we […]
