Events
Upcoming Events
Aiken Canyon Preserve HikeSaturday, November 14, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Aiken Canyon Preserve is a 1621-acre state natural area about 12 miles south of Colorado Springs which is managed by the Nature Conservancy under a long-term lease.
It is a mixture foothills, shrubland and woodland habitats. It is named after Charles Aiken, a 19th- century ornithologist who first surveyed the region in the 1870s, identifying more than 75 bird species, and it continues to be an area particularly rich in wildlife and bird life. We will learn about the history of the area and how it serves as a valuable wildlife corridor.
This hike will be a moderate 5-1/2 mile hike with about 500 feet of elevation gain. Participants should bring lunch, plenty of water, clothing suitable for the weather conditions, including rain gear, and footwear suitable for hiking on a rough trail. Participants may carpool or caravan from Colorado Springs (carpool meeting time 9:30 a.m.) or meet at the trailhead, at participants’ option.
For more information and to register, contact Jim Lockhart at 719-385-0045 orjlock@datawest.net.
Wild Connections Coffee ChatsSaturday, December 5, 10:00 AM in Colorado Springs and 1:00 PM in Denver
Join Wild Connections staff and board members for an informal coffee chat! Catch up on what we've been working on, hear about our plans for the future, and enjoy conversations about the local wildlife and wildlands we all cherish. Your thoughts and input are important to us, and we'd love to see you!
We're still finalizing locations, but please save the date and time for the gathering nearest you:
10:00 AM in Colorado Springs1:00 PM in Denver
We're still finalizing locations, but please save the date and time for the gathering nearest you:
10:00 AM in Colorado Springs1:00 PM in Denver
Rocky Mountain Wild's Wild & Scenic Film FestivalThursday, December 10, 6:30 PM in Denver
We are excited to once again sponsor the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Denver, hosted by our friends at Rocky Mountain Wild. This year's lineup brings together four stories about wildlife, conservation, climate and the people working to protect the places that we love. From pikas and bats to cougars and decades of environmental advocacy, each film offers a different window into what it means to care for the natural world.
You can find more info and purchase tickets here.
Can't make the show? No worries! You can also purchase virtual tickets to watch the show online anytime from December 10 to December 17.
You can find more info and purchase tickets here.
Can't make the show? No worries! You can also purchase virtual tickets to watch the show online anytime from December 10 to December 17.
Wild Connections 2026 Year in Review Virtual EventThursday, December 17, 6:00 PM
Wild Connections had a busy and productive year in 2026, and we're excited to share some of our biggest accomplishments with you!
Join us for a one-hour virtual gathering on Thursday, December 17, at 6:00 PM as we look back at the year's highlights and share what's ahead.
More details and a registration link are coming soon. We hope you can join us!
Join us for a one-hour virtual gathering on Thursday, December 17, at 6:00 PM as we look back at the year's highlights and share what's ahead.
More details and a registration link are coming soon. We hope you can join us!
Previous Event Info
January 28 Colorado Wolverine Reintroduction Webinar
We had over 106 RSVPs and 68 attendees to learn about the Colorado Wolverine Reintroduction from experts Kaitie Schneider with Defenders of Wildlife and Kaitlyn Reed with the CSU Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence!
Due to technical difficulties we were unable to record the webinar as planned, however Kaitie and Kaitlyn provided plenty of follow-up info, including a similar presentation that they did a few weeks ago...
Due to technical difficulties we were unable to record the webinar as planned, however Kaitie and Kaitlyn provided plenty of follow-up info, including a similar presentation that they did a few weeks ago...
- March 6 Defenders of Wildlife Restoring Wolverines to Colorado video recording (35 min).
- CPW Wolverine Restoration Plan Press Release with overview and link to the full plan.
- Defenders of Wildlife new Wolverine Blog with wolverine fun facts!
- Defenders of Wildlife Wolverine Report from 2025 outreach series.
- Recent CPW Commission Meeting Where they present the Reintroduction Plan (beginning 3:05:00).
Photo: Wolverine by National Park Service.
January 29 Public Lands Presentation Recording
We were honored to co-host a presentation recently with our friends at the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council on 'Meeting Public Land Challenges in 2026' at the La Veta Library in Huerfano County!
The La Veta Library recorded the presentation and the 90 minute video is now available on their YouTube channel here. Stay tuned for another Wild Connections public lands video, recently presented by WC board members Alison Gallensky and Claude Neumann to the Friends of Mountain Evans and Lost Creek Wildernesses.
The La Veta Library recorded the presentation and the 90 minute video is now available on their YouTube channel here. Stay tuned for another Wild Connections public lands video, recently presented by WC board members Alison Gallensky and Claude Neumann to the Friends of Mountain Evans and Lost Creek Wildernesses.