Intermediate Snowshoeing

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 National Park to spend a few hours in the woods. Our exact route will […]

Kids Outdoor Explorer Summer Club

Keep the learning alive this summer with a morning adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join Carlie for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! Leaving from Estes Park Visitor Center promptly at 9:30 and heading into the National Park, the group will explore one of many accessible locations for children, including Upper Beaver […]

Native Orchids of Rocky Mountain National Park – Course FULL

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) is the largest family of flowering plants, with roughly 35,000 distinct species. While many of us consider orchids to be tropical plants, there are about […]

Early Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park – Course FULL

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 forget-me-nots to colorful calypso orchids. We’ll start in the classroom for an informative lecture, and then search the park for these beauties as we explore […]

Early Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park – Additional Date!

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 early blooms are the loveliest, from tiny alpine forget-me-nots to colorful calypso orchids. We’ll start in the classroom for an informative lecture, and then search […]

Ecology of North American Bears

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 […]

Geology of Trail Ridge Road – 2 spots left!

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, […]

Beginning Birding by Habitat

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 […]

Families on the Water

Rocky Mountain Conservancy and Sarah from Rambling Ruby Rose Guided Fly Fishing invite your family to get on the water for some fly fishing! This outdoor exploration experience is for […]

Wildflower Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park – CANCELLED

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 Rocky Mountain National Park’s infinitely varied wildflowers with expert photography instructor, Bob Dean. The creation of beautiful, strong images is a combination of art and […]

Wild Mushrooms & Fungi of Rocky Mountain National Park – Course Full

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 course has sold out, but you can join the wait list and we'll let you know if a spot opens up. Click on the "Join […]

Geology of the Fall River & Big Thompson Valleys

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 […]

Night Sky Landscape Photography – 2 spots open!

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 day course will learn about image composition, how to place subjects in the frame, and how to tell a story with their images. Instructor Stan […]

Macro Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park

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 capture dramatic images of the small world. Instructor Bob Dean will lead participants through a virtual classroom discussion of macro photography skills and techniques on […]

Sketchbook Journaling: RMNP Autumn in Watercolor

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 will be able to capture the beauty around you. During the morning in the classroom, participants will learn (or sharpen) some basic sketching and observation […]

Outdoor Explorers Fall 2023 After-school Club

Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy education staff for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! This after school, exploration based, outdoor education program is for Estes Valley children enrolled in kindergarten through 3rd grade in the 2023-2024 school year. Estes Valley home-school students are welcome! Each week, Rocky Mountain Conservancy education staff will take kids […]

Outdoor Explorers Fall 2023 After-school Club

Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy education staff for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! This after school, exploration based, outdoor education program is for Estes Valley children enrolled in kindergarten through 3rd grade in the 2023-2024 school year. Estes Valley home-school students are welcome! Each week, Rocky Mountain Conservancy education staff will take kids […]

Science Connections with Derrick Taff

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 […]

Women of Rocky History Tour

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 […]

Women of Rocky History Tour

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 […]

Outdoor EdVentures

Fall River Visitor Center US Hwy 34, Estes Park, CO

Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy education staff for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! This exploration based, outdoor education program is for Estes Valley homeschool families and primarily geared […]

Rocky Mountain Kid’s Photography Morning Session

Estes Park Visitor Cener 691 N St Vrain Ave, Estes Park, CO, United States

Rocky Mountain Kid's Photography - 3rd through 6th grade November 20th - 9 AM to 12 PM Join us for an exciting morning of photography in Rocky Mountain National Park! This in-person event is perfect for budding young photographers who want to capture the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Whether your child is a beginner […]

Rocky Mountain Youth Course: Middle School Snow Science

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center 1000 US HWY 36, Estes Park, CO, United States

Rocky Mountain Youth Course: Middle School Snow Science Tuesday November 21, 9am to 1pm Join us for an exciting day in Rocky Mountain National Park! Get ready to explore the […]

Guided Hike for Families – Twin Owls

Estes Park Visitor Cener 691 N St Vrain Ave, Estes Park, CO, United States

Join us for a fun-filled family hike to Twin Owls in beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park. Get ready to explore nature, breathe in fresh air, and create lasting memories with […]

Rocky Mountain Raptors

Join us for an engaging educational experience on the majestic raptors of the Rockies and witness their breathtaking beauty and power. Click here for more information and to sign up! […]

Meeting CO State Standards like a Naturalist: Continuing Ed for Teachers

Join veteran educator and naturalist Steve Johnson to learn how to bring a naturalist's hands-on approach to your classroom instruction. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Native Orchids of Rocky Mountain National Park

Join expert author and instructor Marlene Borneman for a day-long educational outing exploring the unique orchids of the Rocky Mountains! Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky […]

Early Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park

Join Conservancy instructor Leanne Benton for an exploration of the early season wildflowers across Rocky Mountain National Park. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Bettie Course: Wild Basin Waterfall Hike

Create community, get outside, and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike through Wild Basin- just for women! Click here for more information and to sign […]

Bears of North America and Rocky Mountain National Park

Veteran naturalist and wildlife photographer Perry Conway presents an in-depth course on North American bear ecology! Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Kawuneeche Summer Lecture Series

Kawuneeche Valley Summer Lecture Series Higher Ground - The Mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park and their Geology This summer, Rocky Mountain Conservancy is excited to sponsor a series of […]

Connecting Elevation to CO State Standards: Continuing Ed for Teachers

Master educator and naturalist Steve Johnson leads this course for teachers on connecting CO's life zones to changes in elevation in RMNP. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Go Outside and Paint! An Introduction to Plein Air Painting

Interested in plein air painting or drawing, but don't know how to move from the studio to the outdoors? This course is for you! Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for […]

Rocky Mountain National Park Butterflies: East of the Divide

A day of exploration and wonder as we explore the butterfly species found in eastern Rocky Mountain National Park. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Wildflower Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park

Learn to capture the delicate beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park’s infinitely varied wildflowers with expert instructor, Bob Dean. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park – 2 Days

Explore the wonder and diversity of Rocky Mountain National Park’s wildflowers with experienced RMNP interpretive naturalist, Leanne Benton. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy […]

Bettie Course: Lake Haiyaha Hike

Create community, get outside, and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike to stunning Lake Haiyaha - just for women! Click here for more information and […]

Geology of Trail Ridge Road

The foundation of Rocky Mountain National Park's awe-inspiring scenery is its bedrock! Join us to learn about how geology shapes Rocky! Click here for more information and to sign up! […]

Rocky Mountain Landscape Photography: Creating an Artistic Eye

Take your landscape photography to the next level in beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park on this 3-day course with Eli Vega! Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Introduction to Alpine Ecosystems – 2 Days

Join us for a fascinating journey into the unique world of Alpine Ecosystems with expert naturalist, Kathy Brazelton! Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy […]

Kawuneeche Summer Lecture Series

Kawuneeche Valley Summer Lecture Series This summer, Rocky Mountain Conservancy is excited to sponsor a series of free, public talks at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center on the west side of […]

iPhone Photography: Capturing Rocky Mountain Magic

Join photographer Dawn Wilson in learning techniques and how to use your phone to capture stunning images of Rocky Mountain National Park! Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Cancelled – Who’s Eating Who? Kids’ Course

Who's eating who around here anyway? Curious about which predators are at the top of Rocky Mountain National Park’s food web? In this 3-hour kids' program, we’ll explore Rocky Mountain […]

Bettie Course: Milner Pass Hike

Create community, get outside, and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike along Milner Pass - just for women! Click here for more information and to […]

Cancelled – Grasses of Rocky Mountain National Park

Learn the common grasses of Rocky Mountain National Park, from sagebrush to the alpine ecosystem! Unfortunately, this course has been cancelled due to instructor availability. We hope you'll join us […]

Bettie Course: Mills Lake Hike

Create community, get outside, and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike to Mills Lake- just for women! Click here for more information and to sign […]

Bettie Course: Mills Lake Hike

Create community, get outside, and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike to Mills Lake- just for women! Click here for more information and to sign […]

Bettie Course: Stream Ecology and Fly-Fishing

Bettie Courses are intended to provide a safe & welcoming opportunity for women to gain confidence in the outdoors. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain […]

Kawuneeche Summer Lecture Series

Kawuneeche Valley Summer Lecture Series This summer, Rocky Mountain Conservancy is excited to sponsor a series of free, public talks at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center on the west side of […]

Mindful Birding: Rocky Mountain Forests

Join instructor Barb Patterson for a day of mindfulness and birding in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Forests. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses […]

Mindfulness Mini Retreat

Spend a morning connecting with yourself and nature through yoga, hiking, and reflection in Rocky Mountain National Park. Click here for more information and to sign up! Rocky Mountain Conservancy […]

Bettie Course: Milner Pass Hike

Create community, get outside, and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike along Milner Pass - just for women! Click here for more information and to […]