The Ubiquitous Bobcat November 24, 2015 - Rarely seen because of his crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) habits, the bobcat (Lynx rufus) is actually the most abundant and widespread wild cat in North America. Long valued… 
Reflecting on the Partnership Initiative November 24, 2015 - In 2007, the County Commissioners and Parks and Open Space staff were inspired by a presentation from Brian O’Neil, the General Superintendent of Golden Gate National Park in San Francisco.… 
Research Summary: Greenhouse Gas Inventory November 24, 2015 - The Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department offers grants for research on county open space lands each year. The following is a summary of a 2014 study conducted by… 
Cold Weather Sleuth: Tracking in Winter November 24, 2015 - As you trek through the parks of Boulder County this winter, be sure to look for signs of life in addition to the snowshoers, skiers, snowboarders, and canines exploring the… 
Adventures with a Four-legged Friend November 24, 2015 - One December day four years ago, a monstrous snowstorm hit the Nederland area. Fluffy flakes fell down from the sky like large potato chips, and the snow quickly piled up… 
A Tale of Three Open Space Programs November 24, 2015 - As we celebrate 40 years of Parks and Open Space, it seems fitting to explore the impact of this department within Boulder County by profiling three similar open space programs.… 
300 Million Years – and Counting November 24, 2015 - Boulder County straddles the transition zone between two great geographic regions in North America: the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. The abrupt and dramatic… 
Reflections on 40 Years (Part 3) August 27, 2015 - Part three of a four-part series Think of Boulder County Parks and Open Space and what comes to mind? Maybe hiking at Walker Ranch, birding at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat,… 
Flight in Autumn: Migration August 27, 2015 - This time of year, I notice my neighborhood going silent. Trees, bushes, wetlands, and grasslands seem less filled with the energetic darting, purposeful activity of birds. Have you ever wondered,…
Star Light, Star Bright, Let’s Find Some Stars Tonight! November 24, 2015 - Finding specific stars in the night sky might seem overwhelming. All those stars! At a glance stars look like a million twinkling points of light that are impossible to sort…