Events
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 26,
National Public Lands Day
Browns Canyon National Monument Hike
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Wild Connections and Friends of Browns Canyon!
We are currently coordinating with FOBC on the Browns Canyon hike details for a brand new public hike!
On this hike, we will monitor for unauthorized motorized use into the monument, you will learn about the history of Browns Canyon, why it ranks as one of the best areas in the region for climate resiliency and why now is more important than ever to stand up for our public lands.
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of National Public Lands Day, our nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands!
For more information and to register, contact John Sztukowski at (817) 939-4239 or john@wildconnections.org.
We are currently coordinating with FOBC on the Browns Canyon hike details for a brand new public hike!
On this hike, we will monitor for unauthorized motorized use into the monument, you will learn about the history of Browns Canyon, why it ranks as one of the best areas in the region for climate resiliency and why now is more important than ever to stand up for our public lands.
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of National Public Lands Day, our nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands!
For more information and to register, contact John Sztukowski at (817) 939-4239 or john@wildconnections.org.
Photo: Railroad Gulch at Browns Canyon National Monument by Linda Gibas
Chubb Park Volunteer Fence Removal Project Phase IISaturday, October 3 - Sunday, October 4
Building on the success of our July volunteer project, Wild Connections is excited to return to Chubb Park for a second phase of fence removal to eliminate the remaining obsolete fencing from this important wildlife habitat.
Join us the first weekend of October for a rewarding weekend of conservation as we work together to improve habitat connectivity for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and countless other wildlife species that move through the area.
In partnership with the Colorado State Land Board, local ranchers, and dedicated volunteers, we'll remove approximately 2.25 miles of old barbed-wire fence that no longer serves a purpose. Clearing these barriers will help wildlife travel more safely while restoring the open character of this remarkable public landscape.
Everyone is welcome, whether you're an experienced volunteer or trying a stewardship project for the first time. We'll provide the tools, gloves, refreshments, and on-site guidance—you just need to bring sturdy clothing, a willingness to lend a hand, and enthusiasm for conserving Colorado's wild places. Join us for one or both days, and take advantage of reserved camping on Saturday night if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
Every section of fence removed creates a safer, more connected landscape for wildlife. We hope you'll join us this October and be part of another meaningful weekend of conservation in Chubb Park! For more info and to register, please contact John Sztukowski at john@wildconnections.org or (817) 939-4239.
Join us the first weekend of October for a rewarding weekend of conservation as we work together to improve habitat connectivity for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and countless other wildlife species that move through the area.
In partnership with the Colorado State Land Board, local ranchers, and dedicated volunteers, we'll remove approximately 2.25 miles of old barbed-wire fence that no longer serves a purpose. Clearing these barriers will help wildlife travel more safely while restoring the open character of this remarkable public landscape.
Everyone is welcome, whether you're an experienced volunteer or trying a stewardship project for the first time. We'll provide the tools, gloves, refreshments, and on-site guidance—you just need to bring sturdy clothing, a willingness to lend a hand, and enthusiasm for conserving Colorado's wild places. Join us for one or both days, and take advantage of reserved camping on Saturday night if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
Every section of fence removed creates a safer, more connected landscape for wildlife. We hope you'll join us this October and be part of another meaningful weekend of conservation in Chubb Park! For more info and to register, please contact John Sztukowski at john@wildconnections.org or (817) 939-4239.
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.