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 […]
Immerse yourself in the magic and serenity of fall in Rocky Mountain National Park! Mindful birding combines the calming effects of mindfulness practices with the joy of bird observation, making it more about being present rather than strictly identifying species. In this workshop, we will practice mindfulness techniques while learning more about birds, their curious […]
Join us on a native plant seeding project to help restore plant communities and habitat after fire! Project Description: This fall, you can make a meaningful contribution to RMNP's biodiversity while gaining experience in conservation practices! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park to preserve native vegetation, protect […]
Create community, get outside and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike to Bierstadt Lake- just for women! This hike is a great opportunity to meet other women who are looking to get outside too! This hike takes you up the Bierstadt Moraine Trail to Bierstadt Lake. The views from the […]
Work alongside Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff to up-pot willows in our plant nursery for future wetland restoration projects! Project Description: The RMNP vegetation crew works in many ways to restore degraded landscapes – one of these ways is propagating and growing plants in our greenhouse and nursery which will be used in restoration […]
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 […]
Learn about the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Alva B. Adams Tunnel, and visit East Portal on this guided history hike! Join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy for a hike exploring the history beneath Rocky Mountain National Park. This 5-mile round-trip hike from East Portal to Sprague Lake gains 750 feet in elevation and highlights the remarkable story […]
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 us on a native plant seeding project to help restore plant communities and habitat after fire! Project Description: This fall, you can make a meaningful contribution to RMNP's biodiversity while gaining experience in conservation practices! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park to preserve native vegetation, protect […]
Work alongside Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff to up-pot willows in our plant nursery for future wetland restoration projects! Project Description: The RMNP vegetation crew works in many ways to restore degraded landscapes – one of these ways is propagating and growing plants in our greenhouse and nursery which will be used in restoration […]
Learn to capture a unique perspective on the spectacular fall colors of Rocky with accomplished nature photographer, Bob Dean! Each fall, Rocky Mountain National Park bursts into a dazzling show of reds, golds, and browns. In this course, instructor Bob Dean will teach beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture a unique perspective on fall […]
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 us on a native plant seeding project to help restore plant communities and habitat after fire! Project Description: In honor of National Public Lands Day, you can make a meaningful contribution to RMNP's biodiversity while gaining experience in conservation practices! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park […]
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 […]
Spend the day helping to construct foot bridges over Bowen Creek on the Continental Divide Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park! In honor of National Public Lands Day, join us to help improve conditions on the Continental Divide Trail by building foot bridges over Bowen Creek. We're looking for volunteers to assist park staff in […]
Join us on a native plant seeding project to help restore plant communities and habitat after fire! Project Description: In honor of National Public Lands Day, you can make a meaningful contribution to RMNP's biodiversity while gaining experience in conservation practices! The Vegetation Program at Rocky Mountain National Park restores disturbed sites throughout the park […]
Help Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff get our nursery ready for winter! Help Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff get our nursery ready for winter! Volunteers will help remove shade cloth structures and tuck our plants into their beds with mulch to prepare them for the colder months. What to Expect: Volunteers removing shade […]
