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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…
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…