What a Difference a Year Makes December 3, 2019 - Every year, various work groups at Parks & Open Space finish projects. Some, like trails and property openings, are very visible to the public. Others are less prominent, but no… 
A Winter Snake’s Tale December 3, 2019 - While we finally have some snow sticking to the ground, you may (or may not) have noticed that the snakes have vanished from sight. That’s because snakes are ectothermic, or… 
Raptors in Winter December 3, 2019 - Benjamin Franklin had a disdain for bald eagles, declaring the species “a bird of bad moral character… and a rank coward.” Would you be surprised to learn, in 1840, John… 
Hemp Happenings August 30, 2019 - Industrial hemp is popping up on Boulder County Open Parks & Space agricultural properties. What exactly is hemp, and why now? The federal farm bill definition of “industrial hemp” means… 
Long’s Expedition August 30, 2019 - In the corner of Boulder County, Long’s Peak looms in silent, snow-capped majesty near its namesake, the city of Longmont. Originally named Les Deux Oreilles (“Two Ears”), Long’s Peak was… 
Drones Benefit Boulder County August 30, 2019 - Curious about the future of drones in Boulder County Parks & Open Space? As of July 2, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration approved Boulder County Parks & Open Space to… 
Survivor of the Cold Slopes August 30, 2019 - Lodgepole pine survives in the austere elevations between 8,000 to 10,000 feet in Colorado, although it is found extensively over the western states. In Colorado, this pine, (Pinus contorta subspecies… 
Dung and Burying Beetles Reuse and Recycle August 30, 2019 - Bees and other pollinators get a lot of praise. That’s good because they play a vital role in the lifecycle of plants. But don’t overlook the beetles that reuse and… 
Research: Bullfrogs August 30, 2019 - The Boulder County Parks & Open Space Department offers grants for research on county open space lands each year. All proposals are reviewed by a team of resource specialists, and… 
Land Conservation Awards May 22, 2019 - On April 18, the Boulder County Parks & Open Space Department held the annual Land Conservation Awards ceremony. Here are highlights from the special gathering. Partnership Award The Partnership Award…
