2021 Land Conservation Awards December 1, 2021 - On Oct. 6, Boulder County Parks & Open Space held the annual Land Conservation Awards ceremony to celebrate 2020 and 2021 award winners. (Last year’s ceremony was canceled because of… 
What Happens to Butterflies When It Snows? December 1, 2021 - Butterflies, which are summer visitors to Boulder County, may hibernate in the cold, never to awaken. These butterflies come from as far away as the Rio Grande and Mexico. However,… 
Meadow Vole Finds a Home December 1, 2021 - Meadow vole left the burrow where she was born in early spring. Six inches long and only five weeks old, she was a fully-grown adult. She set off to explore… 
Six-Sided Wonders December 1, 2021 - Creating paper snowflakes is a favorite wintertime craft. There is no right or wrong way—just grab some paper, fold it into sixths, and cut away. Each flake will be unique… 
Carbon Sequestration in Action December 1, 2021 - In an age of climate change, the term “carbon sequestration” often gets thrown around, but you may find yourself wondering what it actually means, how it can be used to… 
Protecting the Eagles of Boulder County December 1, 2021 - Boulder County is home to a diverse array of natural resources. An example of these resources are two species of eagles that call this area their home. The golden eagle… 
Hibernation: A Long Winter’s Nap December 1, 2021 - As weather cools down and days get shorter and nights get longer, animals have a choice to make—scavenge for hard-to-find food and shelter during snowstorms and frigid winds, or hunker… 
Following the Fire September 1, 2021 - If you’ve visited Heil Valley Ranch Open Space in the past, you may be one of the many hikers, mountain bikers, bird-watchers, and general nature lovers who appreciate this special… 
Beating the Cheater: Invasive Species September 1, 2021 - When looking out over the grasslands that make up about half of Boulder County, you may notice clumps of maroon and gold grasses dotting the landscape, sometimes dominating the whole…
Research: Permeable Landscapes for Climate Change Adaptation December 1, 2021 - Boulder County Parks & Open Space offers grants for research on county open space lands each year. All proposals are reviewed by a team of resource specialists, and awarded research…