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Group photo of award winners holding their plaques 2024 Conservation Awards December 1, 2024 - On Sept. 18, Boulder County Parks & Open Space (BCPOS) held the annual Conservation Awards ceremony to celebrate the 2024 winners for their outstanding contributions made to the conservation, preservation,…
A park sign featuring an illustration of Sherlock Fox, wearing a detective hat and holding a magnifying glass, invites kids to "Join the Nature Detectives Club." The sign is set against a backdrop of tall pine trees and a grassy landscape under a clear sky. Clues to Solve the History of Nature Detectives September 1, 2024 - Started in 1984 by volunteer naturalists Ann Cooper, Carol Kampert, and Ann Armstrong, the Nature Detectives Club is a kids’ program through Boulder County Parks & Open Space (BCPOS) that…
A landscape showing a re-creation of what the area looked like before the removal of a utility pole. The foreground features a tall wooden pole standing among dry grass and scattered rocks. In the background, there are rolling hills dotted with pine trees under a clear, bright blue sky. The scene is open and expansive, with more utility poles visible in the distance, marking the previous path of the power line. What’s Missing? September 1, 2024 - It’s often said we don’t notice something until it’s gone. But perhaps other times, we don’t notice something even after it’s gone. Especially if what’s missing was out of place…
A barrel cactus with bright purple flowers Cactus Close-up: Ouch! September 1, 2024 - Among the roughly 1,500 kinds of plants that grow in Boulder County, very few fight back. Cacti — or is it cactuses? — are the exception. (Either word is grammatically…
Hand-drawn mice surround the original logo for Nature Detectives. Animal Homes September 1, 2024 - "Who's been here?" "What were they doing and why were they doing it?" "When did it happen?" Nature Detectives try to answer questions like these by looking for clues and…
A vast grassland with long, feather-like grasses swaying in the wind under a bright blue sky. In the background, the iconic Flatirons rise against the horizon, providing a striking contrast to the soft movement of the grasses in the foreground. The scene is peaceful and expansive, capturing the beauty of nature. Research: Grassland Fuels and Wildfire Risk September 1, 2024 - 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…
A trail at Twin Lakes Where To Go To Roll When You Stroll May 30, 2024 - Are you or someone in your crew curious about open spaces where you can roll while you stroll? Whether you need a trail to accommodate a wheelchair, stroller, or other…
Diagram reveals the generalist nature of bumblebees, visiting 35 of the 45 plant species listed Highlighting the Complex Relationships of Plants and Pollinators in Restoration Sites of Boulder County May 30, 2024 - Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. To that end, there may be multiple goals when designing a…
Community members at Rabbit Mountain participate in training to become volunteer naturalists The Enduring Power of Our Volunteer Naturalists May 30, 2024 - In 2015, I was an intern at a local environmental organization dedicated to avian conservation and environmental education. A couple of years out of college, I felt comfortable navigating the…
Nature Detectives text with a wood sign that say Leave No Trace How to Become Good Stewards or Guardians of Nature May 30, 2024 - We know that many of you love being outdoors and exploring the parks and wild places of Boulder County and beyond. We know you love to be in nature! Nature…