American Avocet, aka “Blue Shanks” February 28, 2014 - Looking through binoculars or a spotting scope at one of the ponds on open space you might see a distinctive bird strolling on slender bluish-gray legs. Its nickname is "blue… 
Visitors at Betasso: Balancing Needs February 28, 2014 - In 1976, Betasso Preserve made history as the county's first major open space purchase. Easily accessible from the Front Range, the property quickly became a popular destination. By 1985, it… 
Aftermath & Images: Flood of 2013 November 21, 2013 - In the 4.5 billion years that Earth has existed, the arrangement of its lands and waters has altered enormously. Continents have come and gone, oceans have taken on many shapes… 
Extension Services Celebrates 100 Years November 21, 2013 - In February of 2014, Colorado State University Extension Boulder County celebrates 100 years of service to the county. The Morrill Act of 1862 established land-grant universities. Their purpose was, and… 
Look, Up in the Sky – It’s a Cloud! November 21, 2013 - One of the reasons my wife and I moved to Boulder was for the 300 days of sunshine each year. In the Midwest where we lived, that is unheard of.… 
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… 
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?… 
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… 
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… 
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…
