August 19th - 21st, 2025 | Colorado Water Congress 2025 Summer Conference - Conservation: Meeting Demands, Managing Responsibly - Join us at the 2025 Colorado Water Congress Summer Conference at the Steamboat Grand, August 19-21, and be part of the conversation driving positive change for our water future! How do ag producers conserve? How are conservation groups working with our traditional water structure? What tools are municipal water users employing to conserve? Can storage be a conservation tool? Registration closes July 31st, 2025. Learn more and register HERE.
August 20th, 2025 | Nature Lovers: Wet Boots- Biological Sampling in the Cache la Poudre River - Learn about how the City tracks the health of our home river: the Cache la Poudre. Get your hands dirty and your feet wet with a team of City river specialists. We will collect river data and talk about the Poudre River Health Report. All ages and abilities are encouraged. Learn more HERE.
August 21st, 2025 | Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum Tour and Geology Walk - Join RMAEP for this special tour of the Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science. Learn more and register HERE.
August 22nd, 2025 | Forest & Flows - Join Water Education Colorado for an inspiring and hands-on evening that dives into the powerful relationship between trees and water in our arid state. Learn more and register HERE.
August 23rd, 2025 | Raft the River - Explore the beauty of our rivers while supporting a great cause. Join RiversEdge West and Rimrock Adventures for a relaxing day on the water during our "Raft the River" fundraiser on August 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn more HERE.
August 25th, 2025 | CAWA Drought Resiliency Tours: Fremont & Pueblo Counties - Join us in the field to learn how Colorado's producers are tackling drought challenges with innovative solutions. Register HERE.
August 26th, 2025 | Meet the Center for Watershed Protection Directors Team - This is your chance to connect with the leaders advancing the science and practice of watershed and stormwater management. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, this session offers valuable insight and direct access to the experts behind our work. Learn more HERE.
August 28th, 2025 | Volunteer Planting Day - Want to get outside on a private ranch along East Plum Creek and make a difference? Join Douglas County Conservation District at CALF's Lowell Ranch to plant hundreds of riparian plants along the creek.This activity is appropriate for young adults to seniors. Tools and training is provided by Bill Vanderpoel, Project Manager. Please bring work gloves, sturdy shoes that can get wet, water, snacks, and sun protection. Learn more and register HERE.
August 28th, 2025 | CAWA Drought Resiliency Tour: Automated Flood Irrigation in Gunnison County - Join us in the field to learn how Colorado's producers are addressing drought challenges with innovative solutions. Learn about CAWA's Drought Resiliency Program HERE. Register for the tour HERE.
August 28th, 2025 | Explore Beaver Meadow Restoration (hosted by EVWC & LCD) - Take part in an on-the-ground tour exploring how targeted restoration efforts are improving riparian habitats and reconnecting natural floodplains in the Estes Valley. With site visits led by the Larimer Conservation District and the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, attendees will see how monitoring, adaptive management, and community collaboration are shaping long-term outcomes. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
August 28th, 2025 | Coffee & Climate Conversations - Ecosystems - Let’s take a deep dive into our ecosystem: What are indicators of a healthy ecosystem? What does it look like to restore ecological harmony? What is the human role and what impacts do humans have in nurturing and rebuilding thriving ecosystems? Together, we'll uncover ways we can support wildlife, coexist, and foster resilience in our backyards. Learn more HERE.
September 6th, 2025 | Blue River Festival - Spend the weekend showing your appreciation for the water in our lakes and rivers by participating in the Blue River clean-up and fun events of the annual BRWG River Clean-Up Festival. Learn more HERE.
September 6th & 7th, 2025 | North Sand Hills Creek Restoration 1 Volunteer Opportunity - North Sand Creek is one of only three dune systems in Colorado! Join us in building beaver mimicry structures to improve this special habitat. Learn more and sign up HERE.
September 10th, 2025 | Water Education Colorado’s President Reception - Join us for an evening of celebration, community building and recognition as we honor water leadership and raise impactful funds to support WEco's mission at one of the best water events of the year. Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
September 11th, 2025 | Cherry Creek Watershed Conference - Join us for the 2025 Cherry Creek Watershed Conference on September 11th at the Pace Center in Parker. This year's theme, Building Community, is all about strengthening collaboration and connection. We will dive into how planning, process, place, and people support the conservation of our watershed. Learn more and register HERE.
September 13th, 2025 | Gill Trail at Cheesman Canyon Trail Stewardship Day with RMFI - Join RMFI at Cheesman Canyon for a trail stewardship Day as we care for the Gill Trail. Performing trail maintenance and restoration to ensure safe and improved fishing access, and restoring critical habitat. Learn more HERE.
September 13th, 2025 | Grand Valley River Clean-up - Join RiversEdge West, The Gear Junction, and Grand Valley Paddling Club for a full day of river stewardship! Volunteers will meet at various access points along the Colorado River (bring your own boat, raft, or paddleboard—or coordinate with someone who has one), collect trash from the water and shore, and finish the day with an appreciation BBQ. Safety gear, trash bags, buckets, and disposal dumpsters are provided—just bring gloves, closed-toe shoes, sun protection, a reusable water bottle, and snacks. Learn more HERE.
September 16th, 2025 | Willow Restoration Volunteer Day for KVRC - Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact on the restoration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s beautiful ecosystems! The Kawuneeche Valley Restoration Collaborative and the RMNP Vegetation Program have worked for many years to plant riparian shrub saplings into areas of the Kawuneeche Valley that have been impacted by altered hydrology, browsing pressure from ungulates, and wildfire. Learn more and register HERE.
September 17th & 18th, 2025 | Colorado Forest Collaborative Summit - The purpose of the Forest Collaboratives Summit is to connect place-based forest collaboratives from across the state and facilitate learning about issues most relevant to collaboratives. Learn more and register HERE.
September 18th, 2025 | Fall in Love with the Big Thompson – Fall in Love with the Big Thompson is an evening of celebration hosted by the Big Thompson Watershed Coalition at the scenic Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland, CO. Set along the banks of the Big Thompson River, the event celebrates 10 years of the Coalition’s conservation efforts and features live music, locally inspired food and drink, a river appreciation ceremony, and stories from a decade of impact. Join us for a night of connection, reflection, and support for a healthier, more resilient watershed. Learn more HERE.
September 18th, 2025 | Cheers for Conservation - Cheers for Conservation is Colorado Open Lands' signature event celebrating the people that make conservation happen in Colorado. This event is an opportunity for us all to share our enthusiasm for protecting Colorado's land and water! Buy tickets HERE.
September 18th, 2025 | Colorado WaterWise 2025 Annual Water Conservation Symposium - The Water Conservation Symposium is Colorado WaterWise’s flagship event, bringing together nearly 200 water professionals throughout the state for a day immersed in water conservation, sustainability, and innovation. Hear from water experts representing all sectors while we explore the latest water efficiency initiatives through policy, incentives, strategy, and community engagement. This day-long event is an opportunity for attendees to share ideas and network while enjoying presentations that explore case studies on how we may collaboratively best manage our water resources now and well into the future. Register HERE.
September 20th, 2025 | 2025 North Fork Poudre Healthy Watershed Tour & Open House - Join the North Fork Poudre Site Conservation Team (SCT) for a watershed tour and open house! Tour several private ranches in the Livermore area to learn about restoration projects that are improving riparian health and wildlife habitat while making our watershed more resilient. Learn more or register HERE.
September 20th & 21st, 2025 | North Sand Hills Creek Restoration 2 Volunteer opportunity - North Sand Creek is one of only three dune systems in Colorado! Join us in building beaver mimicry structures to improve this special habitat. Learn more and register HERE.
September 22nd, 2025 | Willow Restoration Volunteer Day for KVRC - Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact on the restoration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s beautiful ecosystems! The Kawuneeche Valley Restoration Collaborative and the RMNP Vegetation Program have worked for many years to plant riparian shrub saplings into areas of the Kawuneeche Valley that have been impacted by altered hydrology, browsing pressure from ungulates, and wildfire. Learn more and register HERE.
September 30th, 2025 | RiverBank - Join Colorado Water Trust at the Denver Botanic Gardens for our biggest bash of the year! Expect tasty bites, craft drinks, and a little friendly auction competition (you know you want to win). We’ll also present the David Getches Flowing Waters Award—a special moment you won’t want to miss. All to celebrate our amazing partners and help keep Colorado’s rivers flowing. Learn more HERE.
September 30th - October 4th, 2025 | The 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) will be held in person on 30 September – 4 October 2025 in Denver, Colorado, United States. SER’s World Conference is an exciting and inspiring biennial gathering of global experts in restoration, making SER2025 the premier venue for those interested in being active members of the global restoration community. Call for abstracts closes January 30th. Learn more HERE.
October 7th - 9th, 2025 | Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference - This year’s theme, Community & Hope, honors the powerful network of people and partnerships that have grown over the past 20 years—and invites us to reflect on where we’ve been, while envisioning a future of thriving watersheds and resilient communities. Learn more or register HERE.
October 11th, 2025 | Big Snow Bash - The Big Snow Bash is Friends of the Yampa’s largest annual fundraiser with live music, a stellar online auction, and commentary from our river-loving community and special guests. Learn more HERE.
October 14th & 15th, 2025 | 2025 Rocky Mountain Groundwater Conference -The objective of this American Ground Water Trust Conference is to discuss groundwater issues specific to Rocky Mountain States (Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming), and to facilitate information sharing among landowners, groundwater end-users, regulators, management agencies, scientists, engineers, lawyers and citizens who have economic or environmental interests in water resources. Learn more HERE.
October 28th & 29th, 2025 | C9 Summit - Save the Date. Registration will open soon. More details, including an agenda, will be available HERE.
November 10th - 12th, 2025 | AWRA 2025 Annual Water Resources Conference - The AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference is recognized as one of the most diverse and inclusive gatherings in the field of water resources management. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative, practical, and applied solutions to today’s water challenges.
December 2nd, 2025 | Colorado Ag Water Summit - Save the date.