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 to offer this series of mini retreats in gorgeous Rocky Mountain National Park. We will begin with an hour of yoga practice (all abilities welcome) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Mountain National Park! The journal can be a place to rediscover your particular physical spaces and can generate significance and gratitude for the small pleasures […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 us! When you think about Rocky, do you dream of marmots on the wide open tundra? Or the quiet of steep conifer forests? Or trout-filled […]
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 a show as fall blankets the forest and meadows in golds, reds, and browns. In this two-part course, instructor Bob Dean will teach beginning and […]
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 Mountain Conservancy is eager to collaborate with the Old Gallery to present Science Connections. An extension of the Conservancy Field Institute, this speaker series connects […]
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 who homesteaded and visited the area. This program will include the stories and impacts of European homesteading women including Isabella Bird, Anna Wolfrom Dove, […]
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 the valley and summit of Longs Peak 150 years ago with an informative presentation and discussion of some of the most notable women to visit […]
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 who homesteaded and visited the area. This program will include the stories and impacts of European homesteading women including Isabella Bird, Anna Wolfrom Dove, […]
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 towards lower elementary aged students. This is a 6-week program that begins on November 3rd and ends December 15th, with a week off during Thanksgiving […]
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 Tuesday November 21, 9am to 1pm Join us for an exciting day in Rocky Mountain National Park! Get ready to explore the wonders of snow science, where we will dig snow pits, collect data, talk about snow crystals, and more! This hands-on course is designed especially for […]
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 your loved ones. This kid-friendly event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels, so bring the whole family along! Discover the wonders of the […]
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 a wide range of topics related to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor […]
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 a wide range of topics related to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor […]
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 a wide range of topics related to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor […]
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 a wide range of topics related to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor […]
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 a wide range of topics related to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor […]
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 a wide range of topics related to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor […]
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 a wide range of topics related to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor […]
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 a wide range of topics related to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region. Talks will be held in the Beaver Meadows Visitor […]
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! Rocky Mountain Conservancy uses the Eventbrite platform to manage our registrations. Please click the link above to visit our Eventbrite page for this course.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 - […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
