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Restored section of St. Vrain Creek five years after construction, with clear, gently flowing water bordered by dense green vegetation and stabilized banks reinforced with large wood. A vibrant riparian habitat is visible under a partly cloudy sky. Boulder County’s Lifelines: Restoring Streams and Riparian Habitats for the Future June 1, 2025 - Seven creeks flow across Boulder County, shaping the landscape and sustaining life along the way. Rock Creek, the only stream to originate on the plains, marks the southern boundary of…
Close-up of a healthy tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) roosting in a cave. Bats and White-nose Syndrome in Boulder County June 1, 2025 - We live in a world of bats. Bats are in the order Chiroptera (no, they are not rodents), are very long-lived (up to 40 years), are slow reproducers (only one…
Three smiling people stand in front of a Camp Chef grill cooking burgers and chicken at an outdoor campsite. Park Rangers: Connecting Communities to Open Space June 1, 2025 - The park ranger program is deeply rooted in the history of the Boulder County Parks & Open Space department. Early in the program’s growth, it was not uncommon for staff…
Split image showing a monarch butterfly on the left and a cluster of pink milkweed flowers on the right. The monarch rests on a yellow flower with its wings closed, displaying vivid orange and black patterns. The milkweed flowers attract a metallic green fly and are surrounded by long green leaves. Monarchs, Milkweeds, and More June 1, 2025 - Monarch butterflies regularly make the news, perhaps because they are everyone’s favorite butterflies. Their epic migrations capture the imagination. It seems improbable that such fragile insects would even attempt to…
Nature Detectives: The Superpowers of Dragonflies June 1, 2025 - Summer is here, and the amazing dragonflies are emerging to show off their beauty and superpowers. You can watch them dart across ponds, lakes, wetlands, and open meadows as they…
young girl and young boy both enjoy a ripe strawberry with big smiles on their faces. Double SNAP at the Farmers Market June 1, 2025 - The Double Up Food Bucks program helps families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by doubling the amount of food benefits that can be used to purchase fresh fruits…
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…