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 […]
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 […]
