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 Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

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.

Cancelled – Change in the Kawuneeche Valley

Curious about the different plants that make their home on the west side of RMNP? Join us to learn more about these special plant species! This event has been cancelled. Check out our other programs on the west side of the park here: Grand Lake and West Side Programs Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite […]

Science Connections at The Old Gallery

Join us for a series of informal, natural science-based talks highlighting the Rocky Mountain National Park region! Connecting the public with specialty science, local research, current events, and fascinating creatures, Rocky Mountain Conservancy is eager to collaborate with the Old Gallery to present Science Connections. An extension of the Conservancy's Field Institute, this speaker series […]

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 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.

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 free, public talks at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park! The series kicks off with "Higher Ground - […]

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.

Rocky Mountain National Park Butterflies: West of the Divide

A day of exploration and wonder as we explore the butterfly species found in western 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.

Beginner Birding by Habitat: Montane to Subalpine

Join us for an introductory birding course on the unique species found in a range of Rocky Mountain habitats! Ideal for novice birders. 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 […]

Lambs, Calves, and Kits: New Life in Rocky Mountain National Park

Join instructor Dawn Wilson and learn about the new life that spring and early summer bring to 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 uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

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 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 […]

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 Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

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.

Science Connections at The Old Gallery

Join us for a series of informal, natural science-based talks highlighting the Rocky Mountain National Park region! Connecting the public with specialty science, local research, current events, and fascinating creatures, Rocky Mountain Conservancy is eager to collaborate with the Old Gallery to present Science Connections. An extension of the Conservancy's Field Institute, this speaker series […]

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 uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

Families on the Water – Introduction to Fly-Fishing

Rocky Mountain Conservancy invites your family to get on the water for some fly-fishing! Join Sarah, owner of Rambling Ruby Rose Fly-Fishing Guides, in this outdoor exploration experience for children ages 5 and up and an adult companion. Families will learn about stream ecology, watershed health, and where to find fish in the rivers. Our […]

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 Rocky Mountain National Park! The second talk in this series will focus on the Holzwarth historic site, and will be presented by Jim Young. More […]

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 – Bats of Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park – West

Join us for an unforgettable in-person adventure exploring the fascinating world of bats in Colorado and western Rocky Mountain National Park! This course has been cancelled. We hope you'll join us for the second session, offered in Estes Park on Rocky's eastern side: Bats of Colorado and RMNP - East Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the […]

Which Way Do We Go? Maps & Orienteering Kids’ Course

Ready to learn to explore the world around you, without getting lost? This class will show kids how maps work, how to read a legend, and how to create their own maps through a fun exploration of the surrounding environment. Using games and a navigational scavenger hunt, kids can discover the parts of a compass […]

Bats of Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park – East

Join us for an unforgettable in-person adventure exploring the fascinating world of bats in Colorado and 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.

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 National Park and learn about the different ecosystems found in the park. We'll also talk about which animals can be found in each ecosystem, and […]

Edible & Medicinal Plants of Rocky Mountain National Park – East

Join naturalist Leanne Benton for an exploration of the many useful (and a few dangerous) plant species found in Rocky's eastern regions! 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.

Wild Mushrooms & Fungi of Rocky Mountain National Park

The Rocky Mountains are home to unique fungi of all shapes and sizes! Join expert mycologist Jon Sommer to learn more about RMNP's wild fungi 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 […]

Edible & Medicinal Plants of Rocky Mountain National Park – West

Join naturalist Leanne Benton for an exploration of the many useful (and a few dangerous) plant species found in Rocky's western regions! 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: 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 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 […]

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 for another program! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for […]

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 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.

Science Connections at The Old Gallery

Join us for a series of informal, natural science-based talks highlighting the Rocky Mountain National Park region! Connecting the public with specialty science, local research, current events, and fascinating creatures, Rocky Mountain Conservancy is eager to collaborate with the Old Gallery to present Science Connections. An extension of the Conservancy's Field Institute, this speaker series […]

Cancelled – Wetland Ecology & Plant Identification in Rocky Mountain National Park

Explore Rocky Mountain National Park's wetland ecosystems with expert instructor, Denise Culver. Unfortunately, this course has been cancelled due to instructor availability. If you're interested in Rocky's wetlands, you'll love our September course: Beavers are Back, With a Little Help from their Friends! Learn more here: Beavers are Back! Registration Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the […]

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 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.

“Blackwaters – Brotherhood in the Wild” Film Screening

Join us for two opportunities to screen the award-winning film "Blackwaters - Brotherhood in the Wild" In the Blackwaters film, "Five Black adventurers journey into the Arctic Circle, experiencing conservation issues, unpacking masculinity and personal reflection in a landscape shifting, creating a challenging, rejuvenating atmospheric soulful experience." Following the screening, cast and producers will be […]

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 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 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 Rocky Mountain National Park! The third talk in this series will be "Kawuneeche Valley Wetland Restoration" presented by RMNP Ecologist Isabel de Silva Shewell. This […]

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 the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

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 uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.

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 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 […]

Sketchbook Journaling: Rocky Mountain National Park in Watercolor

Toss your sketchbook and some simple watercolor tools into your day pack, and explore Rocky Mountain National Park with Karen Ramsay! 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: 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 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 […]

Night Sky Landscape Photography Workshop

Learn to photograph stars, the Milky Way, the moon and planets using ordinary lenses with accomplished photojournalist Stan Honda! 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: Bierstadt Lake Hike

Create community, get outside, and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike to Bierstadt Lake- just for women! 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.

Beavers are Back, With a Little Help from Their Friends!

Join us as we explore the return of beavers to RMNP and their role in healthy wetland ecosystems. 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.

Event Series Elk Ecology Tour

Scenic Elk Ecology Tour

A scenic bus tour exploring the drama of the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park It’s impossible to ignore the magic of fall in the Rockies! The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior featuring bugling, posturing, and herding displays by the bulls. Paired with the reds and golds of fall […]

Science Connections at The Old Gallery

Join us for a series of informal, natural science-based talks highlighting the Rocky Mountain National Park region! Connecting the public with specialty science, local research, current events, and fascinating creatures, Rocky Mountain Conservancy is eager to collaborate with the Old Gallery to present Science Connections. An extension of the Conservancy's Field Institute, this speaker series […]

Event Series Elk Ecology Tour

Scenic Elk Ecology Tour

A scenic bus tour exploring the drama of the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park It’s impossible to ignore the magic of fall in the Rockies! The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior featuring bugling, posturing, and herding displays by the bulls. Paired with the reds and golds of fall […]

Event Series Elk Ecology Tour

Scenic Elk Ecology Tour

A scenic bus tour exploring the drama of the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park It’s impossible to ignore the magic of fall in the Rockies! The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior featuring bugling, posturing, and herding displays by the bulls. Paired with the reds and golds of fall […]

Mindful Birding: Rocky Mountain Wetlands

Join instructor Barb Patterson for a day of mindfulness and birding in Rocky Mountain National Park’s wetlands. 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.

Event Series Elk Ecology Tour

Scenic Elk Ecology Tour

A scenic bus tour exploring the drama of the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park It’s impossible to ignore the magic of fall in the Rockies! The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior featuring bugling, posturing, and herding displays by the bulls. Paired with the reds and golds of fall […]

Event Series Elk Ecology Tour

Scenic Elk Ecology Tour

A scenic bus tour exploring the drama of the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park It’s impossible to ignore the magic of fall in the Rockies! The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior featuring bugling, posturing, and herding displays by the bulls. Paired with the reds and golds of fall […]

Event Series Elk Ecology Tour

Scenic Elk Ecology Tour

A scenic bus tour exploring the drama of the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park It’s impossible to ignore the magic of fall in the Rockies! The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior featuring bugling, posturing, and herding displays by the bulls. Paired with the reds and golds of fall […]

Special Presentation: Limber Pine Conservation in Rocky Mountain NP

Join us for a special presentation on one of Rocky's most iconic conifers, the limber pine, and learn how you can help secure its future! Limber pine is a hardy species in Rocky Mountain National Park. The often-gnarled tree that defies the elements at tree line and is capable of making a home out of […]