July 16th, 2025 | RiversEdge West Volunteer Event at Wildlife Area with Bureau of Reclamation - Join RiversEdge West for a volunteer event with the Bureau of Reclamation on July 16, 2025 from 8 am - 10 am. At this event we assist the Bureau of Reclamation with restoration tasks that may include pulling weeds, cutting back invasive plants, planting native species, caging native species. Exact tasks to be determined. Learn more HERE.
July 19th, 2025 | The Poudre River: a Look Back in Time - The Poudre River is an ancient waterway that has a rich history of first peoples, explorers, mountain men, trappers, miners and military encampment. Farming and water issues gave rise to water laws and became a part of the Fort Collins heritage. An easy half-mile stroll that explores the origins of the river, its history and future plans for a significant resource that is the only river in Colorado with the designation of wild and scenic. Families are welcome. Learn more HERE.
July 20th, 2025 | Riparian Playday - SJMA’s Nature Center Education Specialist, Julie Campbell, summer series begins in May and continues through September. This week will be a playful exploration of the pond and river ecosystems, introducing children and families to nature in a hands-on-way. Learn more and register HERE.
July 21st, 2025 | Water in the Age of Silver: Touring Aspen's "Holden Works" Holden-Marolt Mining Museum - Discover the largest industrial site in the history of Pitkin County: a state of the art silver processing plant known as the Holden Lixiviation Works. This silver processing plant was built on the banks of Castle Creek in 1891 by Edward Royal Holden, leading to innovative and sometimes destructive uses of water resources for hydropower and waste disposal... Learn more HERE.
July 21st, 2025 | Insects of the Roaring Fork River - If you like rivers, nature or fly fishing, this is a perfect fit! Through a guided exploration of aquatic life in the heart of Aspen, you’ll discover various types of insects that live in the water and play a key role in healthy river ecosystems. Learn more HERE.
July 22nd, 2025 | Love Water: River Reciprocity Days in Sheridan - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Join Groundwork Denver, Sheridan Inspire, and ViVe Wellness for our "Love Water" event series at River Run Park in Sheridan. We'll give back to the river while learning how to safely enjoy the gifts it provides us. These family-oriented events are equal parts education, action, family, food, and fun with the water. Learn more or register HERE.
July 22nd, 2025 | Water Conditions Monitoring Committee - The next Water Conditions Monitoring Committee (WCMC) meeting will be on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 9:30am to 11am. You can find the meeting agenda here. After regular updates from the Colorado Climate Center and NRCS, we will have a short presentation from the Colorado State Forest Service on their latest Forest Health Report. You can add the meeting to your Google Calendar here. Join the Zoom call HERE.
July 24th, 2025 | Uncompaghre Rubber Ducky Race - A Fundraiser for the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. Race will happen on Thursday, July 24. Online and in-person ducky sales end at midnight on July 23 or when all duckies are sold out. Learn more HERE.
July 26th, 2025 | Front Range Ecology Series: Water - It’s impossible to ignore the importance of water when we live in such an arid environment. To support the large number of people living in the Front Range, many programs, policies, and constructions have been created to divert and moderate water usage. Join water policy expert Quinn Harper and Natural Resource Specialist Erica Hample to learn about the ecology of water in the arid west and the solutions people have created to live here. Learn more or register HERE.
July 31st, 2025 | Coffee and Climate Conversation: Youth Voices in the Environment - Join EAP, Sheep Mountain Alliance and the Wilkinson Public Library for July's Coffee and Climate Conversation about Youth Voices in the Environment Thursday, July 31st at the Wilkinson Public Library from 8:30-9:30 AM. Did you know we started a Youth Climate Council in partnership with True North Programming? These students would love to share with you projects they are working on, areas of concern for them, how they vision the future of our community and more. Join us in amplifying youth voices in climate action- as always, coffee, tea and pastries kindly provided!
August 1st, 2025 | Twin Lakes Tunnel & Diversion Tour - Learn firsthand how up to 40% of the Roaring Fork River headwaters are diverted under the Continental Divide to the Front Range. Learn more HERE.
August 2nd, 2025 | Sweep the Creek - This event is designed to bring together local rafting companies and non-profit organizations for a day of community engagement, fun, laughter and food. Sweep the Creek will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Twin Tunnels Open Space Park in Idaho Springs. Learn more HERE.
August 5th, 2025 | SNOTEL Hike with NRCS - Learn about the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Snow Survey and Water Supply forecasting resources they have, while enjoying a short hike starting at 9am on Hoosier Pass to a SNOTEL (Snow Telemetry) site. We'll meet in the parking lot at Hoosier Pass and hike as a group, enjoying the views and wildflowers, to the Snotel site for a private talk on the snow scale and other equipment. Register HERE.
August 6th, 2025 | Wetland Plant Identification Day - Jackson State Wildlife Area - Save the Date.
August 9th, 2025 | Poudre RiverFest - The Poudre RiverFest is a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates the Poudre River, promotes restoration, and educates people about our river corridor, an important natural resource in our community. The festival features activities for children and adults to explore the role of the river as an important habitat for wildlife, a lively recreation area, and a source for clean drinking water. Learn more HERE
August 12th, 2025 | Salinity in the South Platte Basin Field Day - Join the Colorado Water Center for an educational field tour in the South Platte Basin. Learn more HERE.
August 19th, 2025 | State of the Outdoors - Save the date. Mark your calendars for State of the Outdoors on Tuesday, August 19. This annual gathering brings together leaders, advocates, businesses, and community members to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region and across Colorado.
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 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.
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 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 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 | 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 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 - Save the date.
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.