Events Calendar

  • Yampa River Center Workshop: Beavers in the Yampa Valley

    Yampa River Center 743 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    Learn about the Yampa Valley Beaver Working Group, led by Friends of the Yampa and Western Resilience Center! Learn about the Yampa Valley Beaver Working Group‭, ‬led by Friends of the Yampa and Western Resilience Center‭, ‬offering resources and education for beaver coexistence in the valley‭. ‬ Free light refreshments, beer and snacks provided. Space […]

    Free
  • Yampa River State Park Cleanup

    Yampa River State Park 6185 US-40, Hayden, CO, United States

    CLEANUP DETAILS Volunteer check-in‭: ‬9am at Yampa River State Park Cleanup areas‭: ‬Hayden Pump Station, Yampa River State Park and Dorsey boat ramps. Bring trash back to Yampa River State Park for disposal. Head back for free refreshment and snacks after‭!‬ Note to volunteers: Please wear adequate footwear for walking along the riverbank, bring thick […]

  • Yampa River Center Workshop: Fly-fishing in the Headwaters

    Yampa River Center 743 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    With high temps and river closures possible this summer, learn how to fish up in the Yampa River tributaries tucked up in the High Country. With high temps and river closures possible this summer‭, ‬learn how to fish up in the Yampa River tributaries tucked up in the High Country‭. ‬ Free beer, drinks, and […]

    Free
  • Yampa River Cleanup — Craig

    Craig River Park (accessed off of the Yampa Valley Golf Course road, Moffat County Road 184), Craig, CO, United States

    CRAIG CLEANUP DETAILS Volunteer check-in‭: ‬5 pm at the Craig River Park (accessed off of the Yampa Valley Golf Course road, Moffat County Road 184) Cleanup areas‭: ‬Pebble Beach, Loudy-Simpson, Craig River Park and South Beach boat ramps Bring trash back to Craig River Park for disposal. Post-cleanup details to come‭! ‬ Volunteers Please wear […]

  • Yampa River Center Workshop: Scorecard Update

    Yampa River Center 743 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    Learn about the Yampa River Scorecard Project and scoring for the Elk River segment from environmental program manager Reyna Schedler. Free beer and NA drinks, and snacks for all attendees‭. ‬Workshops are limited, so please cancel if you can’t make it‭. ‬

  • Mythology Campfire Series: Boats and Banter

    Mythology Distillery 2875 Elk River Rd., Steamboat Springs, CO

    Calling all wordsmiths, poets, songwriters and campfire creatives! Mythology Distillery is hosting Friends of the Yampa again for a campfire night on Oct. 8. We are looking for poets, prose writers, songwriters and anyone else who wants to join for a campfire night to share about why you love the Yampa River! Sign up here: […]

  • Yampa River Center Workshop: Nature Journaling

    Yampa River Center 743 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    Join FOTY board member and local artist Melanie Kilpatrick for a night of nature journaling. Each attendee gets a free journal to take home‭! ‬Some art supplies provided‭, ‬but bring your favorites‭.‬ Free beer and NA drinks and snacks for all attendees‭. ‬Workshops are limited so please cancel if you can’t make it‭. ‬

  • Big Snow Bash featuring Flattops Band

    Old Town Pub 600 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO, United States

    The Big Snow Bash is Friends of the Yampa’s largest annual fundraiser with live music, a stellar online auction, and commentary from our river-loving community and special guests. Stay tuned for 2026 event details as we get closer to the date! Check out the Flattops Band here. By attending, you are supporting our efforts to protect […]

    $30 – $35
  • 2nd annual Dutch Oven Showdown

    Storm Peak Brewing Company 1885 Elk River Plaza, Steamboat Springs, CO

    Food is ready by 5:30pm, cooking starts at 1pm Tasting tickets: 50 total will be available for $15 each and are first come, first served. ** Important notes to the chefs **Must sign up here to participate as a chef: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6xzxF133LhNo reheating. Dish must be made and cooked on-site.Must bring your own Dutch oven, DO […]

    $15
  • Yampa River Center Workshop: Eco Book Exchange

    Yampa River Center 743 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    Bring any ecological, environment or outdoor adventure books to our book exchange! A $5 donation to participate. No sales, just exchanges. Free beer and NA drinks and snacks for all attendees‭. ‬Workshops are limited so please cancel if you can’t make it‭. ‬