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Chorus frog A Chorus of Frogs March 1, 2022 - Years ago, as I wandered Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat in spring, the seething energy of life after winter seemed intensely joyous. That walk inspired a kids’ poem. My delight never…
Nature Detectives: Black Bear Cubs' First Year Black Bear Cubs’ First Year March 1, 2022 - Cocoa and Ted Are Born in the Den The two black bear cubs were born at the end of January during hibernation. Bear cubs are born amazingly small compared to…
Big bluestem Native Grasslands of Boulder County March 1, 2022 - Though grasses may look like a uniform blanket of green, native grasslands play an important role in Front Range ecosystems. Wherever grasses grow, they provide important forage for grazing animals.…
Land Conservation Awards 2021 Land Conservation Awards December 1, 2021 - On Oct. 6, Boulder County Parks & Open Space held the annual Land Conservation Awards ceremony to celebrate 2020 and 2021 award winners. (Last year’s ceremony was canceled because of…
monarch butterfly What Happens to Butterflies When It Snows? December 1, 2021 - Butterflies, which are summer visitors to Boulder County, may hibernate in the cold, never to awaken. These butterflies come from as far away as the Rio Grande and Mexico. However,…
Nature Detectives: Meadow Vole Finds a Home Meadow Vole Finds a Home December 1, 2021 - Meadow vole left the burrow where she was born in early spring. Six inches long and only five weeks old, she was a fully-grown adult. She set off to explore…
snowflake Six-Sided Wonders December 1, 2021 - Creating paper snowflakes is a favorite wintertime craft. There is no right or wrong way—just grab some paper, fold it into sixths, and cut away. Each flake will be unique…
Caribou Ranch Carbon Sequestration in Action December 1, 2021 - In an age of climate change, the term “carbon sequestration” often gets thrown around, but you may find yourself wondering what it actually means, how it can be used to…
Bald eagle Protecting the Eagles of Boulder County December 1, 2021 - Boulder County is home to a diverse array of natural resources. An example of these resources are two species of eagles that call this area their home. The golden eagle…
Permeable landscapes for climate change adaptation in and around Boulder and northern Jefferson Counties Research: Permeable Landscapes for Climate Change Adaptation December 1, 2021 - 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…