This event is called: Trailhead Clean-up Vail Valley

This event is: A quick trash pick-up at our trailheads.

What should folks bring or expect?: Gloves, garbage bag, Appropriate clothing

This event is at: Gore Creek Trail - White River National Forest

This event is from: 9am, May 17th

What else do we need to know: You can pick your own trail head. I'll keep a list so we all tackle different ones in the valley.

Ask me about the event: vaildonovan@gmail.com

This event is called: Clean Up Green Up

This event is: Cleaning up the watershed in the Upper Arkansas Valley

What should folks bring or expect?

Check in at Riverside Park or the BV Community Center from 8:30-9:30am to get trash bags and to sign up for a location.

This event is located at: Riverside Park, Salida Colorado and BV Community Center in Buena Vista.

This event starts at: May 17, 8:30am

What else do we need to know? In addition to Clean Up Green Up, AHRA will be giving away free PFDs to local youth and hosting the annual "Gear up for Summer" also in Riverside Park.

More info and registration on CPW website: https://cpw.state.co.us/event/2025/05/clean-green-gear-summer

Ask me about the event: jessica@garna.org

This Event is Called: Beer Bands & Barb Wire Strands
with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

This Event is : Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is throwing the biggest Public Lands Party of the Year May 16th – 18th to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day!

Festivities will include Live Music, Great Prizes, Vendors, Onsite Camping, Food, Beverages, Bonfires and Camaraderie - all on tap for this event!

What should folks bring or expect: This is a rain, snow, or shine event, so bring clothes for all possibilities, ‘cause remember, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just poor layering choices.” The workday may be canceled or delayed due to inclement weather or road conditions, however, the I Bar Festival is on either way

This event is at: I-Bar Ranch east of Gunnison

This event is from: May 16th - May 18th

What else do we need to know: We hope you will join us for what's sure to be the biggest Colorado Public Lands Day Celebration of the year.
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/beers_bands_barbwire_strands_2025

Ask me about the event: contact form on website

This Event is Called: Cresta Alta Film Tour w/ Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund

This Event is : Film Screening & Concert Fundraiser

What should folks bring or expect: Enjoy a climate change film and live music with Salem & Freinds and The Palmer Tribute Band

This event is at: Brush Creek Pavilion, Eagle, CO

This event is from: May 17th 4:00-6:00pm

What else do we need to know: https://www.apsfund.org/events/film-screening-concert-fundraiser

Ask me about the event: website has contact info

This Event is Called: Kids to Parks Day

This Event is : Stop at the Visitor Center at Lake Pueblo State Park to enjoy fun activities for the whole family!

What should folks bring or expect:  Drop by between 10 am and 2 pm for outdoor games, a scavenger hunt, and nature inspired arts & crafts. After you join us for activities at the Visitor Center, get out and enjoy the park by taking a hike, hitting the trails for a bike ride, or going fishing. 

This event is at: Lake Pueblo State Park

This event is from: May 17th 10 am and 2 pm

What else do we need to know: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

https://cpw.state.co.us/event/2025/05/kids-parks-day-lake-pueblo

Ask me about the event:

Lake Pueblo State Park

719-561-9320

lake.pueblo.park@state.co.us

This Event is Called: Kids to Parks Day

This Event is : Stop at the Visitor Center at Lake Pueblo State Park to enjoy fun activities for the whole family!

What should folks bring or expect:  This event is free and no registration is required! All vehicles must have a valid park pass.

This event is at: Cheyenne Mountain State Park

This event is from: May 17th 10 am and 2 pm

What else do we need to know: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

https://cpw.state.co.us/event/2025/05/kids-parks

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park

719-576-2016

cheyenne.park@state.co.us

This Event is Called: Fly Fishing Basics

This Event is : Learn how to fly fish and how it’s different from other styles like bait fishing, trolling, and spinning. 

Use your new or seasoned skills to try to catch a fish at one of Mueller’s favorite ponds. Best for ages 12 and older.

All fishing supplies will be provided for you. Meet at the Dragonfly Pond parking lot.

What should folks bring or expect:  Learn how to fly fish and test your skills at Dragonfly Pond.

This event is at: Mueller State Park

This event is from: May 17th 10 am and 2 pm

What else do we need to know:

Registration:

No registration required

Park Pass or Licenses:

Park Pass

Ask me about the event:

Mueller State Park

719-687-2366

mueller.park@state.co.us

This Event is Called: Bikes and BBQ

This Event is : Join The Cycle Effect in Eagle for their annual Bikes & BBQ Friendraiser! The event includes a beginner/intermediate women’s mountain bike clinic, followed by a backyard party at Moe’s BBQ, featuring music and prizes.

What should folks bring or expect:  Women's MTB Clinic is being held from 12 p.m. top 3 p.m. Location will be announced closer to event date.

The BBQ celebration will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Moe's BBQ - 630 Grand Ave, Eagle, CO 81631.

This event is at: Moe’s BBQ Eagle

This event is from: Saturday, May 17, 2025

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

What else do we need to know:

https://cpw.state.co.us/event/2025/05/bikes-bbq-cycle-effect

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This Event is Called: Nature Hike

This Event is : Come and enjoy a walk in Nature with a Ranger.

What should folks bring or expect: Distance: 3 mile walk in, 3 mile walk out
Type of trail: Gravel

Things you might see include: various waterfowl, predatory birds, various mammals and reptiles.

What should you wear / bring: Comfortable walking/hiking shoes and clothing. Hat or sunglasses (optional), sunscreen, bug spray and water.

Event will be held at the South Trail. Meet at the East Trail parking lot off of County Road 33.

NOTE: Events are subject to change depending on the weather.

This event is at: North Sterling State Park

This event is from: Saturday, May 17, 2025

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

What else do we need to know:

https://cpw.state.co.us/event/2025/05/nature-hike

Ask me about the event:

Ranger Bradley Hamilton

bradley.hamilton@state.co.us

This Event is Called: Guided bird walk

This Event is : Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures.

What should folks bring or expect:  The May walk is to Carpenter Peak which is a more strenuous trail (6.2 miles).  We will look for migrant birds and hope to hear and possibly see Ovenbirds as they set up their nesting territories. Bring plenty of water and snacks as this will be a longer walk than usual. Dress for changing weather conditions. Registration required and meeting location is at the Visitor Center patio.

This event is at: Roxborough State Park

This event is from: Sunday, May 18, 2025

7:30 am - 12:30 pm

What else do we need to know:

Registration:

Registration is required

Park Pass or Licenses:

Park Pass

https://cpw.state.co.us/event/2025/05/guided-bird-walk-carpenter-peak

Ask me about the event:

Roxborough State Park

303-973-3959

Roxborough.Park@state.co.us

This Event is Called: Trail Maintenance and Restoration Training

This Event is : This skills training is designed for volunteer trail stewards and crew leaders who want to take an active role in maintaining and protecting mountain biking trails in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties.

What should folks bring or expect:  Lathrop has partnered with La Veta Trails and Trinidad Trails Alliance to provide trail maintenance and restoration training prior to our National Trails Day Trail Work on Saturday, June 7th.

This skills training is designed for volunteer trail stewards and crew leaders who want to take an active role in maintaining and protecting mountain biking trails in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties. Well-maintained trails don’t happen by accident—they rely on passionate volunteers who help keep them safe, sustainable, and accessible for everyone. We are thrilled to have Jenn Green with the Trinidad Trails Alliance deliver the training. Lunch will be provided. Free!

Meet at the Visitor Center at 9:00 AM.

This event is at: Lathrop State Park

This event is from: Saturday, May 17, 2025

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

What else do we need to know:

https://cpw.state.co.us/event/2025/05/trail-maintenance-and-restoration-training

Ask me about the event:

Heather Prather

heather.prather@state.co.us

This Event is Called: Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

This Event is : Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.

What should folks bring or expect:

https://cpw.state.co.us/event/2025/05/kids-parks-day-junior-ranger-hike

This event is at: Highline Lake State Park

This event is from: Saturday, May 17, 2025

10:00 am - 11:30 am

What else do we need to know: Registration:

No registration required

Park Pass or Licenses:

Park Pass

Ages:

All Ages

Ask me about the event:

Highline Lake State Park

970-858-7208

highline.park@state.co.us

This Event is Called: Beers, Bands and a Stand for Public Lands

This Event is : Join us at the Copper Club Brewing Company in Fruita on Saturday, May 17, for our annual Colorado Public Lands Day celebration!

What should folks bring or expect:  As threats to our public lands grow, this family-friendly event unites community leaders, conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts to stand up for the wild places we love

This event is at:Copper Club Brewing Company in Fruita

This event is from: Saturday, May. 17

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Copper Club Brewing Company

What else do we need to know: As threats to our public lands grow, this family-friendly event unites community leaders, conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts to stand up for the wild places we love

Ask me about the event:

https://www.keepitpublic.co/517-grand-junction

This Event is Called: Colorado Rally to Protect Public Lands

This Event is : Join The Wilderness Society at the State Capitol for a rally to protect public lands here in Colorado and across the country!

What should folks bring or expect:  9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Engage: Sign building + grassroots advocacy

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Speakers: Hear from leaders in the environmental & conservation fields

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Connect: Meet local advocates and take action

This event is at:

Colorado State Capitol200 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203

This event is from: Saturday, May. 1710:00am – 11:30am

What else do we need to know: Politicians in D.C. are pushing efforts to sell off, privatize and undermine protections for the lands that define Colorado’s heritage and way of life. That’s why we’re gathering on Saturday, May 17 at the Colorado State Capitol — to stand together, raise our voices and defend the public lands that belong to all of us.

Ask me about the event:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colorado-rally-for-public-lands-tickets-1334476397829?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

This Event is Called: Fountain Creek Clean-up, Colorado Public Lands Day

This Event is : As part of Colorado Public Lands Day, May 17th, Wild Connections and the Pikes Peak Sierra Club Group invite you to join them for a cleanup of the Sierra Club’s Adopt-A-Waterway section of Fountain Creek, adjacent to El Pomar Youth Sports Center along the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail in Colorado Springs.

What should folks bring or expect:  Dress for the weather, including work gloves, long pants, and sturdy shoes or boots. Wear sunscreen & bring drinking water.

This event is at: Park in the northeast corner of the Kohl’s parking lot at 2725 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, where we will meet for a short safety briefing and provide information on items that should not be picked up, but left for a special crew.

This event is from: Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:00 AM to 11:15 AM MDT

What else do we need to know: ***Pre-event registration is required. Please sign up no later than Thursday, May 15th. For more info and to register, contact Chuck Donachy donachy834@aol.com

Ask me about the event:

https://www.meetup.com/wild-connections-meetup/events/307325176/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

This Event is Called: CDTC Birthday Bash 2025 | Colorado Stewardship Hike

This Event is : Join the Continental Divide Trail Coalition‘s Colorado staff for a hike and cleanup day along the CDT as part of CDTC’s Birthday Bash on May 21st at 2:30pm.

What should folks bring or expect:  The hiking portion and trailhead cleanup will be weather dependent based on trail conditions, but it will be designed for people of all ability levels to participate.

This event is at: Herman Gulch Trailhead

This event is from: May 21st 2:30pm-4:20pm

What else do we need to know:

After the event, there will be a meetup between 5-7pm at Cabin Creek Brewing in Georgetown, which will include free beer tokens for volunteers and discounts on drinks for everyone who attends!

Please register for the event here. All participants must register themselves individually.

Ask me about the event:

jwilliams@continentaldividetrail.org