June 20, 2024 | Roaring Fork River Float through North Star Preserve. Take a gentle float through important wildlife habitat in North Star Open Space with RFC and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails. We’ll provide some history of North Star, discuss wildlife highlights, and discuss recent restoration activities along this mild two-hour float. Float is appropriate for ages 14 and up. An inflatable kayak (ducky), paddle, and PFD are provided for each participant thanks to Blazing Adventures. Get all the details and register soon (each program is limited to 12 participants!) at https://roaringfork.org/events/.
June 20th, 2024 | Take me to the River | Coalition for the Poudre River. Join for the 2nd Annual Take Me to the River fundraiser to support and celebrate the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW), your local watershed group working to improve and maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River through community collaboration.
June 21, 2024 | Watershed Summit | One World Water Center. The Watershed Summit, or “Shed” as it is affectionately known, has become a Colorado tradition. Each June stakeholders gather to discuss current and future water challenges and opportunities facing the state. This event is produced through a collaborative partnership between the One World One Water Center (a joint initiative of Metropolitan State University of Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens), Aurora Water, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Denver Water and Resource Central.
June 22 – 23, 2024 | Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers in Carbondale overnight volunteer trail work project on June 22-23 near Bond, CO. This is RFOV's first year completing a project at Bohr Flats. In Partnership with Eagle River Coalition, RFOV staff, and volunteers will be learning how to create Zeedyk rock structures in a wetland area near Bond, CO. Zeedyk rock structures provide erosion control and wetland restoration. They were pioneered by author and scientist, Bill Zeedyk, and will be taught to volunteers by his long-time apprentice, Shawn Conner. Learn more and volunteer here. RFOV will provide breakfasts and dinners. If you need any backcountry gear, please email info@rfov.org and they can work with you to find needed gear."
June 26, 2024 | Moving Upstream: Navigating the Future of Water in the Pikes Peak Region, Pikes Peak Heritage Series at the Penrose House Garden Pavilion in Colorado Springs from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. El Pomar Foundation, in collaboration with Colorado Springs Leadership Institute and Colorado Springs Utilities, presents Moving Upstream: Navigating the Future of Water in the Pikes Peak Region. This event is a follow up to last year’s Pikes Peak Heritage Series event which focused on the history and current state of water in the region. The upcoming panel will convene local leaders working in water policy, conservation, and advocacy to bring awareness about our regional water plans, and how community members can get involved. RSVP for this Event.
June 28, 2024 | Join La Plata Open Space Conservancy for an enchanting Firefly Viewing Party and dinner on Friday, June 28th. Hosted graciously by Jerry and Karen Zink at their preserved haven, Sunnyside Farm. The event promises a rare chance to witness the fleeting beauty of fireflies, exclusive to Southwest Colorado for a brief period each year. Revel in the company of friends, great food, and refreshing drinks amidst nature's spectacle. Tickets and more information. Tickets are priced at $100 per person, with the added perk of return visits with children and guests to the property on evenings from June 29 to July 5. Donations encouraged for the later visits.
June 29th 2024 | Insight: Art for Climate Action. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is excited to bring back its annual fundraiser, “Insight: Art for Climate Action,” set to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the beautiful Larson Barn in Steamboat Springs. This extraordinary event aims to raise awareness and support for climate action through the power of art. Learn more, register, buy ticketsx.
June 29, 2024 | 16th annual Ridgway RiverFest. The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership is planning a great Ridgway RiverFest again this year and we need your help to pull it off! We need volunteers for 2-4 hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival is from noon to 5 p.m. but we also need help setting up and taking down. Volunteers will receive a free shirt and free drink voucher. Please sign up to help, and grab a friend to sign up with you! If you have questions, please contact Tanya at info@uncompahgrewatershed.org.
June 29, 2024 | Troutfest Colorado 2024 at Coors Field presented by the Colorado Wildlife Council, at Coors Field, Denver, CO from 2pm to 6pm. It’s a one of a kind summer festival and celebration of community, conservation, and education. Register in advance and bring the entire family FREE of charge and enjoy exhibitors, youth activities, interactive booths, ballpark concessions, music, stadium tours, and much more.
June 30, 2024 | Join Colorado Water Trust for River Cleanup on the South Platte with Pategonia Denver. Denver Parks & Rec will bring trash bags and trash pickers, and we’ll weigh the trash at the end to see how much we picked up. We’ll be set up on the landing under REI Denver (1416 Platte St, Denver CO 80202). RSVP for the event here.
July 11th, 2024 | Denver Water Operations Complex Tour. Come learn about Denver Water's 35-acre Operations Complex. This operationally efficient campus was designed to showcase the future of sustainable, urban water use. The complex models a One Water strategy with onsite wastewater treatment that provides water for flushing toilets, rainwater capture for irrigation, and passive stormwater management. The 1.5- hour tour focuses on the LEED Platinum-certified Administration Building, which is net zero energy, offset with 1.3 MW of onsite solar power.
July 11, 2024 | San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) has teamed up with the National Forest Foundation, Hardrock 100, and the San Juan National Forest to host a community event to help protect the Animas watershed by naturalizing campfire rings placed too close to South Mineral Creek. Ice Lake Trailhead - Lunch is provided! If you have gloves, please bring them but we'll have limited PPE on site. Sign Up to get out, get dirty, and give back!
July 13, 2024 | CROSSCURRENTS a day of music and fun will be returning to Confluence Park from 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. This FREE riverside festival features several live musical sets, water activities hosted by Confluence Kayaks, a kids zone hosted by the amazing SPREE program, food trucks, beverages, and more! The full music lineup is confirmed for this event! Live sets will be played from two stages throughout the event, with a headline performance from Girl Talk! The day will be filled with performances by MOTO BANDIT, South of France, Dogtags, Goldilox, Crl Crrll, and Dommy Tumont.
July 18, 2024 | An Evening on the Lake at 6:00 pm at Hallam Lake sponsored by the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. A benefit for environmental education.
July 20th, 2024 | Denver Champion Tree Walking Tour from 8:00 am - 11:00 am. This is a 3-mile walking tour that will feature nearly 30 of Colorado’s Champion trees and some of the history around community forestry in Denver at South High School in Washington Park, and surrounding neighborhood. There is a suggested donation of $25/per person. Proceeds benefit The Colorado Tree Coalition. For more information and to register, coloradotrees.org/events.
August 11th, 2024 | CSU Spur Hydro and Terra Buildings Green Roof Tour. Join for a tour of the 7500 square foot green roof on the Hydro and Terra Buildings at the CSU Spur Campus. Made up of 8 layers of material, this vegetated green roof absorbs rainwater and reduces stormwater run-off. Additionally, water from the roof is collected and piped directly into the water tap for research, directed to the ground level into a bioswale, and used for irrigation on other areas of the property.
August 20-22 | Colorado Water Congress Summer Conference. An exploration of pressing issues facing the water industry against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains at the stunning Cheyenne Mountain Resort. This conference offers a diverse array of topics, from legislative updates shaping water policy to discussions on wildlife conservation and management. Dive deep into the complexities of the Colorado River Basin, exploring its ecological significance, management challenges, and the interplay between communities and water resources in the hydro-social context. The 2024 Summer Event will feature 5 Pre-Conference Workshops. Learn More and Register.
September 4th-6th, 2024 | Colorado Forest Collaboratives Summit | Save the Date.
September 5, 2024 | Colorado WaterWise 2024 the Colorado WaterWise Symposium at the Denver Marriot Westminster from 9:00am-4:30pm. This event brings together water professionals from across Colorado to learn from leading experts on a variety of topics including, water conservation, technology, land-use development and water nexus, legislative updates and more. Registration is OPEN!
September 11th-13th, 2023 | San Luis Rural Philanthropy Days. Save the date.
September 20th, 2024 | The Colorado River District’s Annual Water Seminar. Save the date.
September 27th, 2024 | 15th annual Environmental Learning for Kids ELK 'n Eggs fundraiser breakfast from 7:30 am - 9:00 am at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Reserve your seat today for this always fun and fresh event. Register Now.
October 1-4th, 2024 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference | Save the Date
October 1 & 2, 2024 | Save the Date for the C-9 Summit meeting of the Colorado nine (9) Basin Roundtables, the Interbasin Compact Committee, the Colorado Water Conservation Board and other interested parties for thoughtful discussion around current water issues and collaboration. Day 1 will include pre-conference tours and events around Crested Butte as well as an evening reception and dinner. Day 2 will include a full-day conference at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts from 8 AM - 5 PM. Agenda, registration, and tour details will be announced in the coming weeks.
October 4th-6th, 2024 | Rocky Mountain Cell Friends of the Pleistocene Field Trip. Come explore the paleoclimatology and geomorphology of central Utah! This Friends of the Pleistocene (FOP) trip is motivated by recent and ongoing research into how one of the world’s greatest landscapes developed. Presenters will focus on Quaternary features and highlight recent and ongoing research into how the extraordinary features of this region developed.
October 8 - 10, 2024 | Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference: Flowing Through Change. The Sustaining Colorado Watersheds (SCW) Conference has been held annually for the past 18 years to bring together knowledgeable and engaged community members, scientists, ecologists, water managers, educators, community leaders, young professionals, policymakers, and regulators to share knowledge, network, and discuss current issues facing Colorado’s watersheds.s.