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Senior Fishing on Open Space Research on Open Space Lands November 21, 2013 - 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…
Bullock's Oriole What’s in a Name November 21, 2013 - Have you ever been curious where the common or Latin names of animals come from, when those names feature people's last names, like the Abert's squirrel and the Wilson warbler?…
Douglas Fir Evergreen Tree The Shortest Day: Solstice November 21, 2013 - The icy air smells pure and fresh as it whistles around stinging ears. Numb feet walk leaving crisp, new footprints in the snow. Sounds are quieter, muffled, and the world is…
Silage Pit Agriculture & the 2013 Flood November 21, 2013 - The devastating flood event of September, 2013 impacted many farmers and ranchers throughout Boulder County. For some, the expanded rivers washed away critical top soil or took pieces of property…
Open Space Partners Partnership Program Fifth Anniversary November 21, 2013 - The Partnership Program involves diverse businesses and organizations in the long-term stewardship of our parks and open space land through annual participation in inspirational volunteer projects. The program was conceived…
Rebirth by David Hawley Carve! Selected Works from the Champion Cottonwood November 21, 2013 - Boulder County Parks and Open Space is proud to present Carve! Selected Works from the Champion Cottonwood exhibit. The historic tree in Hygiene will live on through the creations of Colorado woodworkers.…
Winter Trail Ski Pass for Open Space November 21, 2013 - As winter settles in, our local trails are covered with snow. If you haven't made the transition yet, it's time to trade hiking boots for a pair of cross-country skis.…
Painter on Open Space 2014 Artist-in-Residence Program at Caribou Ranch November 21, 2013 - The Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is accepting applications for the 2014 Artist-in-Residence Program at Caribou Ranch Open Space. The program provides an opportunity for artists to pursue their…
Coal Creek Trail New Portion of Coal Creek Trail Open July 18, 2013 - In May, Boulder County, the City of Lafayette and the Town of Erie opened an additional 2.4 miles of the Coal Creek Trail. This is a partial opening of the trail;…
Nederland Mining Museum Nederland Mining Museum Opens June 1 July 18, 2013 - Learn about the lives of the miners of yesteryear. Visit the Nederland Mining Museum and get a glimpse into the world of hard rock mining days in Boulder County during the late 19th…