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 the bugs and fish that live around the river, how to help keep […]
Did you know that butterflies fly in every life zone of Rocky Mountain National Park? This introductory-level interactive field class will begin with a brief introduction to basic butterfly biology, including patterns of butterfly behavior, diversity, and important habitats in the park. We will learn to observe and identify butterflies, while discussing conservation concerns, the […]
In this course, bat ecology expert Jeremy Siemers will introduce participants to the evolution, ecology, behavior, anatomy, threats, and population status of Colorado’s bats in an illustrated lecture, complete with video and acoustic materials. Participants will also learn about the various types of survey equipment used to monitor bat populations across Colorado. After the classroom […]
Join us for a beautiful hike through varied landscapes in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join us for a hike on a quiet trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. On this loop, you'll hike through Beaver Meadows and across the eastern toe of Beaver Mountain. You'll also get a chance to check out Beaver Brook and […]
Spend the day helping restore Rocky's native vegetation by hand-planting native plants! Join us in planting native seedlings to help plant communities and habitat! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park to preserve native vegetation, protect our soils, and prevent spread of invasive species. We respond to areas […]
Spend the day helping restore Rocky's native vegetation by hand-planting native plants! Join us in planting native seedlings to help plant communities and habitat! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park to preserve native vegetation, protect our soils, and prevent spread of invasive species. We respond to areas […]
Join us for a beautiful forest hike to one of our favorite lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join us for a hike to Bierstadt Lake! This trail takes you up the Bierstadt Moraine Trail to Bierstadt Lake. The views from the lakeshore are spectacular. You'll be able to see several mountain peaks in the […]
Explore the incredible world of mushrooms in this introductory-level course in Rocky Mountain National Park. This class features a two-hour lecture covering the basics of fungal biology, ecology, and identification, followed by a guided field foray to observe mushrooms in their natural habitats. This program focuses on appreciating fungi rather than foraging, making it perfect […]
If you've ever been curious about the natural forces that sculpted Rocky's dramatic landscapes, this course is for you! Participants in this full-day course will travel up the famous Trail Ridge Road, stopping at popular overlooks to view and discuss the geology of Rocky Mountain National Park. You will have a chance to examine ancient […]
Spend the day helping restore Rocky's native vegetation by hand-planting native plants! Join us in planting native seedlings to help plant communities and habitat! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park to preserve native vegetation, protect our soils, and prevent spread of invasive species. We respond to areas […]
Learn the basics of outdoor climbing and try top-roping outdoors with other women in the stunning Estes Valley! If you have climbed in a gym before and are ready to make the move to climbing outdoors, this might be the perfect day, and one you will never forget! Designed for beginner climbers or gym climbers […]
Spend the day helping restore Rocky's native vegetation by hand-planting native plants! Join us in planting native seedlings to help plant communities and habitat! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park to preserve native vegetation, protect our soils, and prevent spread of invasive species. We respond to areas […]
