Explore the beauty and history of Rocky Mountain National Park through art and stories on our exclusive behind-the-scenes tour! Discover art in its many forms all around Rocky Mountain National Park and explore the history and untold stories about the artists who created those pieces. This full-day program will include stops to see work from […]
Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants! Rocky Mountain National Park needs your help! Join us this summer for a hands-on day, removing invasive plant species to help restore the park's native vegetation. Invasive plants are a persistent threat in RMNP, crowding out native species and […]
The foundation of Rocky Mountain National Park's awe-inspiring scenery is its bedrock! Join us to learn about how geology shapes Rocky! 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 […]
Join us for two days of sketchbook journaling in Rocky Mountain National Park, where we'll be capturing nature's beauty in watercolor! Whether you're just beginning to sketch or have been painting for years, this two-day workshop will help you develop your skills and feel more confident sketching and painting outdoors! Through instruction, demonstrations, and free […]
Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants! Rocky Mountain National Park needs your help! Join us this summer for a hands-on day, removing invasive plant species to help restore the park's native vegetation. Invasive plants are a persistent threat in RMNP, crowding out native species and […]
An introduction to stream ecology and fly-fishing, just for women! Are you ready to get your feet wet? This two-day course begins with an in-the-field introduction to stream ecology, followed by an afternoon introduction to fly-fishing techniques. The goal of Day One is to provide a holistic understanding of waterways, where to find fish, and […]
Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants! Rocky Mountain National Park needs your help! Join us this summer for a hands-on day, removing invasive plant species to help restore the park's native vegetation. Invasive plants are a persistent threat in RMNP, crowding out native species and […]
Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants! Rocky Mountain National Park needs your help! Join us this summer for a hands-on day, removing invasive plant species to help restore the park's native vegetation. Invasive plants are a persistent threat in RMNP, crowding out native species and […]
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and restore Rocky Mountain National Park’s native plant communities on the park's west side! Come work alongside RMNP vegetation staff to re-plant an area near the newly reconstructed west side packing barn, built to replace the structure destroyed in the 2020 East Troublesome Fire. The area we will […]
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and restore Rocky Mountain National Park’s native plant communities on the park's west side! Come work alongside RMNP vegetation staff to re-plant an area near the newly reconstructed west side packing barn, built to replace the structure destroyed in the 2020 East Troublesome Fire. The area we will […]
Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants! Rocky Mountain National Park needs your help! Join us this summer for a hands-on day, removing invasive plant species to help restore the park's native vegetation. Invasive plants are a persistent threat in RMNP, crowding out native species and […]
Join us to learn about the basics of lichen biology and ecology! Lichens are found all around us, growing in nearly every habitat and on almost any surface. However, these ubiquitous organisms are commonly overlooked and underappreciated. This class will help you begin to see lichens and admire the incredible diversity of the park’s lichen […]
Walk in the footsteps of the remarkable women who homesteaded, explored, and protected the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Join us for a half-day educational experience exploring the remarkable women who helped shape the history of Rocky Mountain National Park and the surrounding Estes Valley. Participants will travel through scenic landscapes to walk […]
Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants! Rocky Mountain National Park needs your help! Join us this summer for a hands-on day, removing invasive plant species to help restore the park's native vegetation. Invasive plants are a persistent threat in RMNP, crowding out native species and […]
Join us for a hike to the Loch! Our adventure will begin from Glacier Gorge trailhead, where we will have a steady incline to Alberta falls and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Then we will travel through the trees to reach the Loch, a beautiful lake with trees and peaks surrounding the water. We'll […]
Capture the beauty of the night sky in stunning landscape photos with us! Participants in this 3-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 Honda will teach participants how to take a naturalistic approach to their photography and […]
Come along with us for golden aspens and the drama of the elk rut! 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 foliage, you […]
Join our 2026 Scholar In Residence, Adelheid Fischer, for this engaging presentation on what we can learn from Nature's design solutions. Nature has already solved many of the challenges we face—controlling pathogens, conserving water, managing temperature extremes or building structures that are strong and durable with a minimum amount of material. In the U.S., there […]
