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… 
Back from the Brink—Close to the Edge November 27, 2018 - The Endangered Species Act (ESA) created in the 1970s addresses an alarming loss of biodiversity. The ESA’s primary goal is to prevent the extinction of imperiled plant and animal life,… 
Pikas Squeak and Scurry on Rocky Slopes November 27, 2018 - Guinea-pig-sized mammals called pikas scurry among tumbled rocks in high mountain meadows. Despite their little rounded ears and squeaky calls, pikas are not related to mice or guinea pigs. Pikas… 
100 Years Ago: The 1918 Flu Pandemic November 27, 2018 - 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the deadly influenza pandemic. A pandemic occurs when a new, deadly virus that the immune system has not encountered before spreads around the world.… 
Watch Out For These Weeds August 30, 2018 - It’s fall, and the weeds are on the move. Scotch thistle flowers transform into starry masses of windborne seeds—up to 14,000 per plant fly from as high as 12 feet… 
Heil Valley Ranch – 2019 Preview August 30, 2018 - You may have hiked the memorable trails at Heil Valley Ranch such as the Lichen Loop, Wapiti Trail, and the new Overland Loop. You’ve created memories in the vast pine…
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… 
From the Archives: In the Words of Carolyn Holmberg November 27, 2018 - This year marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Parks & Open Space Director Carolyn Holmberg who passed away on September 17, 1998. The following is an excerpt from…