What’s With All the Weeds September 1, 2022 - If you’ve been to Heil Valley Ranch since it reopened to the public in June, you’ve probably noticed the profusion of weeds, especially thistles and mullein. Although mullein, thistles, and… 
From the Director’s Desk May 31, 2022 - I’m Therese Glowacki, the recently appointed Director of Boulder County Parks & Open Space (BCPOS). I am thrilled to share what my job entails. Although this job is new to… 
Five Years Later: Elk Management May 31, 2022 - As I crest the saddle between two hogback ridges, dozens of heads turn in my direction—elk! Freezing instantly, I make a quick note of their location and slowly inch back… 
Research: Weed Management Post‐Fire Assessment May 31, 2022 - Boulder County Parks & Open Space offers grants for research on county open space lands each year. All proposals are reviewed by a team of resource specialists, and awarded research… 
Slow-growing and Frost-hardy Pine May 31, 2022 - Among the many things that draw people to Boulder County is its unique, natural setting. Our forests are a major component of that natural setting and provide several benefits. Of… 
Hummingbirds Are In a Hurry! May 31, 2022 - With wings softly whirring, the broad-tailed hummingbird hovered, dipping her narrow bill into the red base of a sugar water feeder. She licked the sweet liquid, flicking her tongue in… 
Snakes Alive – Are you Rattled? May 31, 2022 - As the weather warms up, snakes, cold-blooded animals, come out of winter dormancy and prowl in search of edible, small critters. From about mid-April to October, depending on the year’s… 
Letters of Promise March 1, 2022 - Many years ago, an eastern Oregon plant monitoring crew I worked on was desperately trying to catch a lizard. In the frenzy, one of my crewmates stomped her foot down… 
Mountain Biking for Beginners March 1, 2022 - Spring is here! Snow is melting, trail surfaces are drying, and it is time to get on your mountain bike to explore trails in the Boulder County Parks & Open…
iNaturalist: Citizen Science and Identification All in One March 1, 2022 - Walking or riding along a trail on a summer morning you spot the most amazing wildflower. You’ve packed lightly and don’t have a guidebook to look up this little wonder.…