Events
Upcoming Events
Wildcat Canyon Monitoring HikeSaturday, October 31, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Join Wild Connections for a monitoring hike into Wildcat Canyon, a remote and scenic stretch of the South Platte River upstream of Cheeseman Reservoir. This remarkable area largely escaped the impacts of the 2002 Hayman Fire and is managed by the South Platte Enhancement Board to protect its wild and scenic river values. Today, however, the canyon faces ongoing threats from illegal motorized use.
The South Platte River is recognized by the U.S. Forest Service for its Outstandingly Remarkable Values, including its historic and cultural resources, fisheries, geology, recreation opportunities, scenic beauty, and wildlife habitat.
This monitoring hike will cover approximately 7 miles with about 1,200 feet of elevation gain and loss. Due to the distance and elevation change, the hike is rated strenuous. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a unique and ecologically important landscape while helping Wild Connections monitor and document conditions in the canyon. For more info and to register, please contact Claude Neumann at 720-231-3039 or claudeneumann@earthlink.net.
The South Platte River is recognized by the U.S. Forest Service for its Outstandingly Remarkable Values, including its historic and cultural resources, fisheries, geology, recreation opportunities, scenic beauty, and wildlife habitat.
This monitoring hike will cover approximately 7 miles with about 1,200 feet of elevation gain and loss. Due to the distance and elevation change, the hike is rated strenuous. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a unique and ecologically important landscape while helping Wild Connections monitor and document conditions in the canyon. For more info and to register, please contact Claude Neumann at 720-231-3039 or claudeneumann@earthlink.net.
Illegal motorized use across the South Platte River at Wildcat Canyon on a WC 2020 monitoring outing by John Sztukowski
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.