Colorado National Monument

Bison-tennial: A Monument on Tap Celebration

07/02/2026 by Jes Rich

Join us for a special Monument on Tap with Resiliency Ranger, Amber Martin and Volunteer in Park, Terri Ahern as they uncover the story of the bison brought to Colorado …

Let’s Go Birding!

06/16/2026 by Jes Rich

Meet Lily Zavarella, the Let’s Go Birding intern at Colorado National Monument, helping create a more inclusive birding community for people with disabilities.

Into Lion Country: Research on Colorado’s Top Predator- RSVP CLOSED- PROGRAM IS FULL

02/12/2026 by Jes Rich

Genevieve Fuller shares findings from the Book Cliffs research on how lions move, what habitats they rely on, and how they coexist with people.

Those Rocks Are Alive! The Science of Desert Varnish

01/29/2026 by Jes Rich

Explore the mysterious dark coatings on desert rocks known as desert varnish.

Flash Flooding in the Colorado National Monument

12/02/2025 by Jes Rich

Flash Flooding in the Colorado National Monument: Geomorphic Process and Neighborhood Nuisance

Dan Neubaum, Wildlife Conservation Biologist with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, will share his knowledge and the latest data on white-nose syndrome in Colorado, as well as recent radiotracking work conducted …

Lichens 101: Life on the Edge

06/11/2025 by Jes Rich

Lichens are a fascinating and complex life form—a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga, working together to survive in some of the planet’s harshest environments. Join naturalist Cindy Carlson for an engaging presentation as part of our Monument on Tap series.