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Aspen leaves in water Research: Lake Devlin Flood August 29, 2014 - The Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department accepts proposals for research on county open space lands each year. All proposals are reviewed by a team of resource specialists, and…
Three people pick up trash along a pond A Day in the Life of Volunteer Debris Removal Teams August 29, 2014 - Volunteers Continue Work on Flood Cleanup Efforts As we near the anniversary of the September 2013 Flood, volunteers continue to help restore Boulder County open space properties. The strength of…
Mud Lake Open Space Mud Lake: Water, Ore, & Shrubs May 30, 2014 - In the shadow of the Continental Divide, where mountain winds blow cool and crisp, lies Mud Lake Open Space. The property's trails offer a place to enjoy montane tranquility and…
Switzerland Railroad Switzerland Trail Winds Through History May 30, 2014 - The Switzerland Trail wound its way up the steep and narrow canyons connecting mountain towns. The narrow gauge railroad made mining possible and profitable and eased the isolation of many…
Painting by Elizabeth Black Outdoor Creations – Plein Air Art Exhibit May 30, 2014 - What is Plein Air Art? En plein air is a French expression which means "in the open air," and is used to describe the act of painting outdoors with the…
Flood Debris A Day in the Life of the Flood Debris Team May 30, 2014 - Months after the September flood, Boulder County Parks and Open Space continues to assess and manage the impact of flood waters on the county's waterways. To get a clear picture…
Land Conservation Award Winners Land Conservation Awards May 30, 2014 - On April 9, the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department held the annual Land Conservation Awards ceremony. Here are highlights from the special gathering. Land Conservation Award Land Conservation…
Tree planting Emerald Ash Borer May 30, 2014 - The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect native to Asia that was introduced into the United States via wood packing material. It was first discovered in Detroit, Michigan,…
bumblebee Research on Open Space Lands May 30, 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…
Snapping Turtle Cavity Nesters in Boulder County May 30, 2014 - Writing about cavity nesters in Boulder County seemed simple enough until I sat down to tackle the job. Unexpected complications emerged almost immediately. What is a cavity? What is a…