HCCA Calendar
Whether you live in the valley or are just visiting, HCCA has an event for you! From summer hikes to winter backcountry film screenings, and volunteer stewardship opportunities, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Our events bring the community together to celebrate public lands, waters, and wildlife—while also raising awareness about current threats, proposed projects, and responsible use of our valley's most beloved lands. Stay informed and take action! Join HCCA at one of our upcoming events!
Upcoming Events
3 days to the eventSep 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PMTenth Street & Butte Avenue, Slate River on the Crested Butte Rec PathJoin HCCA and CBLT for a volunteer workday on the Robinson parcel, conserved by CBLT in 1998, on Saturday, September 12 from 8:30 AM to 2 PM. Volunteers will work implement the final phase of installing a new irrigation system to support the property's long-term stewardship for open space.
10 days to the eventSep 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMZuni West Brewing, 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USACelebrate our shared love for public lands at HCCA’s 2nd Annual Public Lands Palooza on Saturday, September 19 at Zuni West Brewery, featuring live music by Coal Creek Connection, door prize drawings, and free drinks for summer volunteers. Palooza kicks off at 4 PM!
17 days to the eventSep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PMCrested Butte 4-Way, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USAJoin High Country Conservation Advocates on Saturday, September 26, National Public Lands Day, for a day of wet meadow restoration in partnership with the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, and the Bureau of Land Management.
Past Events
Town Ranch Wetland Restoration ProjectSat, Aug 29Tommy V Baseball Field
HCCA Hike: Oh-Be-JoyfulWed, Aug 26Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Hasley BasinWed, Aug 19Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Trail 403Wed, Aug 12Crested Butte Visitors Center
49th Annual Meeting & PotluckSun, Aug 09The Crested Butte Depot
HCCA Hike: Rosebud GulchWed, Aug 05Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Mill CreekWed, Jul 29Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Lost Lake LoopWed, Jul 22Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Red MountainWed, Jul 15Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Poverty GulchWed, Jul 08Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Walrod GulchWed, Jul 01Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Snodgrass PreserveWed, Jun 24Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Happy HourThu, Jun 11The Eldo Brewery
Annual City of Gunnison Cheatgrass Pull DaySat, May 30Legion Park
Beat the Cheat on Signal Peak!Sat, May 16I Bar Ranch
A Night of Conservation Storytelling: Common Waters & Our Lands, Our Future: The GORP ActWed, Apr 08UC Theater at Western
21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival – Western Colorado UniversityThu, Jan 15UC Theater at Western
21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival – The Majestic TheaterFri, Dec 12Crested Butte
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