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Six children hold up signs that read, "Open Space Yes!" The signs are shaped like owls. Boulder County Parks & Open Space 50th Anniversary: How Did We Get Here? March 1, 2025 - As we enjoy our open spaces today, we might forget that they weren’t always protected. While we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Boulder County’s open space program, let’s recognize all…
A watercolor painting depicts a formation of silhouetted geese flying in unison against a sunrise sky. Spring Bird Migration and Nest Building in Colorado March 1, 2025 - Every year, as the weather begins to warm up, we can see the signs of spring all around us. One of the most exciting things to watch for is the…
Three volunteers carry large black trash bags on a mountainous trail. Meet the Weed Warriors March 1, 2025 - Invasive species on our landscapes is a complicated issue. Boulder County utilizes many different methods of control in hopes that our native species will thrive. We utilize cultural, mechanical, biological,…
Green stink bug Watch Your Language! March 1, 2025 - Millions of wondrous life forms surround us, and, since the dawn of science, scientists have developed naming schemes to distinguish among them. The folks studying these creatures need to be…
A group of smiling youth hold up a Pride flag. Building Community, One Trail at a Time: Boulder County Youth Corps LGBTQ+ Affinity Team March 1, 2025 - In 2023, the Boulder County Youth Corps launched its first-ever LGBTQ+ Affinity Team, a group of 10 youth and two adult leaders working on trail-building projects on various open space…
A group of Verily employees pose with trail-building tools on a rocky hillside with scenic mountains in the background. Partners with Parks: Stewarding the Land and Building Community March 1, 2025 - The Open Space Partnership Program began with a mission to connect businesses, organizations, and communities through meaningful opportunities to care for the land. This initiative provides participants with a chance…
50th Anniversary Logo Rooted and Reaching: Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation and Community in Boulder County December 1, 2024 - Boulder County Parks & Open Space (BCPOS) is celebrating 50 years of protecting and managing unique and priceless lands in Boulder County. This experiment in land use — dreamed up…
A group of miners work alongside a rocky streambed at a placer mine, with a wooden sluice running through the center of a rugged canyon. Mining History and the Minority Experience December 1, 2024 - Colorado’s history is rich and complex, with significant contributions from various minority groups. Mining was one of the primary foundations for growth in Colorado and began here in 1859. Just…
Bobcat on the boardwalk at Walden Ponds Trail Magic December 1, 2024 - Ever had one of those days when your to-do list overwhelmed your time available, and exercise became one more chore to fit in? Join the club! On a day like…
Nature Detectives wordmark with an apple cut in half showing the seeds Discover Secrets of Seeds! December 1, 2024 - What are seeds? What do they look like? What’s that big thing at the center of your peach and plum? What are those little hard brown things inside your apple…