Bettie Course: Introduction to Winter Recreation

This Bettie Course is offered to women, and individuals that identify as women, in collaboration with KMAC in Estes Park, CO. This experience is an introduction to winter recreational activities. If you're new to exploring the outdoors in the winter, this is the course for you! This course involves classroom instruction, preparation for an outdoor […]

Kids Outdoor Explorer Summer Club

Keep the learning alive this summer with a morning adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join Carlie for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! Leaving from Estes Park Visitor Center promptly at 9:30 and heading into the National Park, the group will explore one of many accessible locations for children, including Upper Beaver […]

Kids Outdoor Explorer Summer Club

Keep the learning alive this summer with a morning adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join Carlie for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! Leaving from Estes Park Visitor Center promptly at 9:30 and heading into the National Park, the group will explore one of many accessible locations for children, including Upper Beaver […]

Native Orchids of Rocky Mountain National Park – Course FULL

Join Conservancy author and instructor Marlene Borneman for a day-long educational outing to explore the unique orchids of Rocky Mountain National Park. What is an orchid? The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is the largest family of flowering plants, with roughly 35,000 distinct species. While many of us consider orchids to be tropical plants, there are about […]

Early Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park – Course FULL

Join Conservancy instructor Leanne Benton for an exploration of the early season wildflowers throughout Rocky Mountain National Park! Some of the park's early blooms are the loveliest, from tiny alpine forget-me-nots to colorful calypso orchids. We’ll start in the classroom for an informative lecture, and then search the park for these beauties as we explore […]

Diurnal Raptors: Rocky Mountain Birds of Prey – Filling up fast!

The Rocky Mountains and Front Range area are home to an exciting variety of raptors! Experienced wildlife guide Perry Conway will introduce you to these remarkable birds and help you learn to spot them in the wild. Register now, there are just a few spots left! Our morning will begin with an informative lecture, illustrated […]

Early Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park – Additional Date!

We've added another session due to popular demand! Join Conservancy instructor Leanne Benton for an exploration of the early season wildflowers  throughout Rocky Mountain National Park! Some of the park's early blooms are the loveliest, from tiny alpine forget-me-nots to colorful calypso orchids. We’ll start in the classroom for an informative lecture, and then search […]

Kids Outdoor Explorer Summer Club

Keep the learning alive this summer with a morning adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join Carlie for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! Leaving from Estes Park Visitor Center promptly at 9:30 and heading into the National Park, the group will explore one of many accessible locations for children, including Upper Beaver […]

Ecology of North American Bears

Itching to learn more about the bears of North America and Rocky Mountain National Park? Veteran naturalist and wildlife photographer Perry Conway presents this in-depth course on bear ecology and habitats. This full day course begins with a classroom session, where Perry will give an introductory lecture to the various species of bears found worldwide. […]

Geology of Trail Ridge Road – 2 spots left!

The foundation of Rocky Mountain National Park's awe-inspiring views is its bedrock! Join us to learn about how the park's geology shapes its majestic landscapes. If this course has filled, please check out our "Geology of the Fall River and Big Thompson Valleys" as an alternate: Geology of the Fall River and Big Thompson Valleys […]

Beginning Birding by Habitat

A two-day introductory birding course for anyone who wants to learn about the diverse habitats of Rocky Mountain National Park and the birds who call these places home. In this two day class, instructor Debbie Bangs will begin with a brief talk about why birds are so specific to various habitats within the biomes of […]