A Day in the Life: Urban Forestry Team December 2, 2016 - The urban forestry crew provides all aspects of tree care to the department’s urban parks and trail systems. Working in a bucket truck, wielding a chainsaw, and feeding wood through… 
2020 Strategic Vision December 2, 2016 - The strategic focus will guide our daily work as well as planning efforts to navigate shifts such as climate change and demographic trends. 
Ptalking…um, that is…Talking About Ptarmigans December 2, 2016 - Ptarmigans can be quite startling for the people or animals that unknowingly come near them. Skiers, hikers, even prowling coyotes can get very close to the birds without noticing ptarmigans… 
Rattlesnake Winter Dens December 2, 2016 - The Boulder County Parks and 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… 
Horseshoes – As Luck Would Have It December 2, 2016 - Historically, horseshoes were also considered lucky because they were made by blacksmiths, which is considered a very lucky trade. 
Raptor Monitoring Summary December 2, 2016 - During the 2015-2016 season, 24 volunteers monitored raptor nesting sites at 22 locations on Boulder County Parks and Open Space properties. Volunteers monitored bald eagle, golden eagle, red-tailed hawk, great-horned… 
Ron Stewart: Legacy of a Visionary Leader August 26, 2016 - In his book Outliers, Malcom Gladwell shows that many great men and women succeed through specialization, collaboration, time, and place—a convergence of opportunity and time on task. Ron Stewart exemplifies… 
Biomonitoring Brings a Stream of Data August 26, 2016 - In September 2013, the Colorado Front Range suffered numerous impacts brought on by 10 inches or more of rainfall and subsequent flooding. Boulder County open space properties, private residences, and… 
Weeds: Integrated Pest Management August 26, 2016 - Boulder County Parks and Open Space is no different than any other open space agency in that we have issues with noxious weeds. One of the questions I often get… 
The Elusive & Enchanting Fox August 26, 2016 - Among the most handsome and clever of Boulder County mammals is the fox. We are apt to see the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) more often than the gray fox (Urocyon…
