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Caribou Ranch Artist-in-Residence at Caribou Ranch November 20, 2014 - Caribou Ranch was, at one time, home to an artistic endeavor: the Caribou Ranch recording studio. This studio once hosted hundreds of musicians in the 70s and 80s before a…
Mountain mahogany seeds Research Summary: Mountain Mahogany Establishment November 20, 2014 - 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…
Orchard Experimental Tree Farm Bears Fruit August 29, 2014 - When one thinks of fruit production and Colorado, the orchards of the Western Slope quickly come to mind. It is easy to forget, and little evidence remains, of the massive…
aspen trees Quaking Aspen: Flaming Forests of Fall August 29, 2014 - Forests shimmer. Leaves tremble. Branches quiver. Aspens dance. A crisp breeze courses through the forest and the sound of delicate leaves softly tapping upon one another fills the air. These…
Golden Eagle Golden Eagles Among Us August 29, 2014 - While in the midst of a joyride through the foothills, have you ever caught yourself craning your neck, trying to prolong the view of a majestic bird of prey that…
Lizard and lichen Learning to Like Lichens August 29, 2014 - On a recent hike, my three-year-old daughter stopped and pointed to a boulder. "What's that yucky stuff?" She was pointing to a large, light green patch of lichen. How do…
Nature Detectives The Truth About Wild Turkeys August 29, 2014 - The first funny thing you may have learned about turkeys is that you can draw one by tracing around your hand placed palm down on a piece of paper. You…
kids and technology At a Crossroads: Kids, Technology & Nature August 29, 2014 - The current generation of kids seems more technology driven than any generation prior, and appear at times glued to their televisions, smartphones, iPods, laptops, and/or tablet computers. According to a…
Walden Ponds flooding Bringing Back Walden Ponds August 29, 2014 - Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat was severely damaged during the September 2013 flood event. Damage was extensive and impacted visitor facilities as well as water infrastructure. The Boulder County Parks and…
Volunteer Naturalist Training Volunteer Naturalists – Sharing Nature August 29, 2014 - Boulder County enjoys a unique and spectacular setting along the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains, rising over 9,000 feet in elevation from the western reaches of the Great…