Bettie Course: Introduction to Winter Recreation
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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
Diurnal Raptors: Rocky Mountain Birds of Prey – Filling up fast!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Trail
Join us for a family-friendly morning excursion in Rocky Mountain National Park! We will travel together on the Conservancy bus to various locations within Rocky Mountain National Park, where we're […]
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 […]
Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park I and II
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 […]
Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park I and II
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 […]
Families on the Trail
Join us for a family-friendly morning excursion in Rocky Mountain National Park! We will travel together on the Conservancy bus to various locations within Rocky Mountain National Park, where we're […]
Cancelled – Go Outside and Paint! An Introduction to Plein Air Painting
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 […]
Families on the Trail
Join us for a family-friendly morning excursion in Rocky Mountain National Park! We will travel together on the Conservancy bus to various locations within Rocky Mountain National Park, where we're […]
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Tundra Pioneer: The Life and Legacy of Bettie Willard
Join Cheri Yost and Leanne Benton for a look at the remarkable life and career of alpine ecologist, Bettie Willard, whose research influenced Rocky Mountain National Park's tundra protection policies […]
Families on the Trail
Join us for a family-friendly morning excursion in Rocky Mountain National Park! We will travel together on the Conservancy bus to various locations within Rocky Mountain National Park, where we're […]
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 […]
Families on the Trail
Join us for a family-friendly morning excursion in Rocky Mountain National Park! We will travel together on the Conservancy bus to various locations within Rocky Mountain National Park, where we're […]
Edible & Medicinal Plants of Rocky Mountain National Park
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mindfulness Mini Retreats & Guided Hikes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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The Illustrated Journal: Painting and Drawing Your Life
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exploring the Ecosystems and Wildlife of Rocky Mountain National Park
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 […]
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Fall Color Photography
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 […]
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 […]
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How Shall We Tell Their History? Women in Rocky Mountain National Park with Dr. Ruth Alexander
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 […]
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, COJoin 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 StatesRocky 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! […]
Rocky Mountain Youth Course: Middle School Snow Science
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center 1000 US HWY 36, Estes Park, CO, United StatesRocky 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 StatesJoin 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 […]