E-bike Pilot Study on Selected Trails May 22, 2019 - Have you ever been huffing and puffing up a hill on your bike, and suddenly someone sails by pedaling serenely in business attire with seemingly little effort? Chances are you’ve… 
Essential Shrubs March 1, 2019 - A faint scent on the air pulls you forward until you turn a corner to face a glorious wall of buzzing bees and creamy white blossoms, a wild plum thicket… 
From Desert to High Plains Oasis March 1, 2019 - On October 14, 1820, Ong-pa-ton-ga (Chief Big Elk) made the following speech to 400 of his tribesmen and explorer Stephen Long concerning lands on the Front Range “....some think that… 
Acquiring the Future March 1, 2019 - Boulder County protects approximately 104,339 acres of land composed of open space properties, conservation easements on both private and public lands, and leases. With so much property you may wonder… 
Historic Altona School March 1, 2019 - In 2012, Boulder County purchased the 210-acre Heil Valley Ranch-2 property for $6,000,000. The property is located in north central Boulder County. The Altona School is located on the southern… 
From Bad Bananas to Good Plastic March 1, 2019 - Students from Westview Middle School in Longmont worked with staff last year on various citizen science projects. This is a report of one of those projects. How many times have… 
Partnership Initiative Celebrates 10th Anniversary November 27, 2018 - In 2018, Parks & Open Space celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Partnership Initiative. The program involves diverse businesses and organizations in the long-term stewardship of our parks and open… 
How Seeds Get Around November 27, 2018 - Every plant needs water, space, and sunlight to grow. Seeds dropped straight to the ground near adult plants face strong competition for these resources. Some of the most inventive strategies…
Research: Bringing Back Flowering Plants & Pollinators May 22, 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… 
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels Plus Arithmetic March 1, 2019 - Add 6+7 and your answer is the number of light and dark stripes on ground squirrels with an odd name. The name truly is thirteen-lined ground squirrel. In addition to…