A park ranger has his hand raised and is swearing in a new Junior Ranger
Front entrance to Beaver Meadows Visitor Center on a sunny day
Crochet a pika
A variety of plants are displayed on a table, including a ponderosa pine tree and limber pine tree.
Junior Ranger books and badges are on display on top of a table

Celebrate Earth Day on the East Side (Near Estes Park) of Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Special Event
  • Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free
You are invited to join Rocky Mountain National Park's annual Earth Day Celebration!
 
Mark your calendar and join us on the east side of RMNP at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
 
Explore a variety of informational booths and enjoy fun, interactive activities great for the whole family!
 
Activities will include:
 
- Visit fun booths and learn about plants, fire, and more!
- Decorate a tree cookie
- Learn about the 10 essentials and hiking safety
- Find Us On a Map and Practice Your Route Finding Skills
- Enjoy RMNP-inspired crafts
- Enjoy booths shared by some of the park's partners, including Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative, and the St Vrain Forest Health Partnership

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Activities will take place at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center inside Rocky Mountain National Park

Latitude and Longitude 40.366231, -105.560969

Schedule

Date:

Apr 18, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours
Tags: rmnp, rmnp earth day, junior ranger activities