Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host its first-ever Citizens Academy in Colorado Springs, offering six free weekly sessions from September 16 to October 21, 2026, for residents wanting an in-depth look at how the agency manages the state's wildlife and outdoor recreation resources.

Sessions meet Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the CPW Southeast Region Office, 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs. Topics include camping reservations, hunting license decisions, wildlife officer duties, and black-footed ferret reintroduction efforts.

Attendees will meet parks and wildlife officers, aquatics and terrestrial biologists, boating investigators, K9 handlers, and other agency staff. The course is open to all ages, though it is most appropriate for teens and adults.

CPW asks that participants commit to attending all six sessions. The registration deadline is September 13, 2026. Sign up at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/246097.