Events

Field Institute

Women of Rocky History Tour

Sep 9, 2026 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Walk in the footsteps of the remarkable women who homesteaded, explored, and protected the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Volunteer Events

Habitat Heroes Volunteer Day

Sep 9, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants!

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Guided Hikes

Guided Hike: The Loch

Sep 10, 2026 8:00 am – 3:00 pm • Estes Park Events Complex

Join us for a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Art & Photography Courses

Night Sky Landscape Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sep 11, 2026 1:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Capture the beauty of the night sky in stunning landscape photos with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Science & Tech

Wild Ideas: The Biomimicry of Our Public Waters and Wildlands

Sep 12, 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Join our 2026 Scholar In Residence, Adelheid Fischer, for this engaging presentation on what we can learn from Nature's design solutions.

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Field Institute

Mindfulness & Birding in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sep 16, 2026 9:00 am – 1:30 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Immerse yourself in the magic and serenity of fall in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Native Plant Reseeding Volunteer Day

Sep 16, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Join us on a native plant seeding project to help restore plant communities and habitat after fire!

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Community

Greenhouse Volunteer Day: Willow Up-Potting

Sep 17, 2026 8:30 am – 3:30 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Work alongside Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff to up-pot willows in our plant nursery for future wetland restoration projects!

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Bettie Courses: Women & Conservation

Bettie Hike: Bierstadt Lake

Sep 17, 2026 9:00 am – 2:30 pm • Estes Park Events Complex

Create community, get outside and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike to Bierstadt Lake- just for women!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Field Institute

East Portal & Adams Tunnel History Hike

Sep 18, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Estes Park Visitor Center

Learn about the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Alva B. Adams Tunnel, and visit East Portal on this guided history hike!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Native Plant Reseeding Volunteer Day

Sep 22, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Join us on a native plant seeding project to help restore plant communities and habitat after fire!

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Community

Greenhouse Volunteer Day: Willow Up-Potting

Sep 23, 2026 8:30 am – 3:30 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Work alongside Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff to up-pot willows in our plant nursery for future wetland restoration projects!

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Art & Photography Courses

Fall Color Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sep 24, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Learn to capture a unique perspective on the spectacular fall colors of Rocky with accomplished nature photographer, Bob Dean!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

National Public Lands Day - Native Plant Reseeding Volunteer Events

Sep 25, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Support your public lands through native plant reseeding and help restore plant communities and habitat after fire! Two available dates!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Volunteer Events

National Public Lands Day - RMNP Bridge Construction Volunteer Event

Sep 26, 2026 8:30 am – 3:00 pm • Kawuneeche Visitor Center

Spend the day helping to construct foot bridges over Bowen Creek on the Continental Divide Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

National Public Lands Day - Native Plant Reseeding Volunteer Events

Sep 28, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Support your public lands through native plant reseeding and help restore plant communities and habitat after fire! Two available dates!

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Volunteer Events

RMNP Nursery Winterization Volunteer Day

Sep 28, 2026 9:00 am – 3:30 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Help Rocky Mountain National Park greenhouse staff get our nursery ready for winter!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Native Plant Reseeding Volunteer Day

Oct 7, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Join us on a native plant seeding project to help restore plant communities and habitat after fire!

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Volunteer Events

Glacier Basin Campground Tree Planting Volunteer Event

Oct 8, 2026 9:00 am – 3:30 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact on the restoration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s native plant communities!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Native Plant Reseeding Volunteer Day

Oct 14, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Join us on a native plant seeding project to help restore plant communities and habitat after fire!

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