Join volunteer naturalists for a moderate hike to explore and learn about the unique geology, history, plants, and wildlife of these beautiful properties. Groups are encouraged to join! Open water can be a refuge for many bird species in the winter and early spring. Join us as we walk around one of Boulder County’s birding hot spots looking for the open land raptors and winter residents. Registration for most programs begins on the 20th of the month before the event. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.
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View the Webinar. Boulder County will hold a paneled discussion on the state of science for integrated weed management. The event will be held as a webinar on March 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. as part of the Integrated Weed Management Plan update process. Questions from the public will be welcomed. Registration is required. Register The webinar will be facilitated by Sarah Alexander and Mallory Huggins from the Keystone Keystone Policy Center. Panelists will include Tim Seastedt, Scott Nissen, Dan Tekiela, and Diana Obregon. Tim Seastedt, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado Tim Seastedt, Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado in Boulder, is a terrestrial ecosystem ecologist who has worked on grasslands for over 40 years. He has co-edited several books and authored or co-authored over 200 research articles, with his most recent effort producing a text entitled “Sustainable Management of Invasive Species” to be published this year by World Scientific. Among his awards is an acknowledgement for participating in the IPCC effort that received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, but his most valued accolade is the University of Colorado Chase Faculty Community Service Award he received in 2019. That award is given to a faculty member who has contributed […] |
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Let’s talk about our moon! We’ll discuss it’s craters and mountains, human interactions and its interactions with the sun and earth creating solar and lunar eclipses. Join volunteer naturalists to hike about one mile round-trip on an easy trail. Together we will discover the amazing mysteries of our night sky. Bring water, close-toed hiking shoes, and a flashlight. Space is limited. Registration for most programs begins on the 20th of the month before the event. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party. |
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Come discover Harney-Lastoka Open Space! Whether you have visited many times, or this is your first visit, this program will reveal the Harney-Lastoka that you have never known. While taking a flat, 1.2-mile hike, we’ll tell stories, share fun facts, and explain the unique natural and cultural history of this open space property and development buffer located between Lafayette and Louisville. Adult Program (Ages 13 & older) Registration for most programs begins on the 20th of the month before the event. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party. |
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Easy Hike. Spring forward and join us for a leisurely walk around the ponds at Pella Crossing where we will look for signs of spring’s return. Join volunteer naturalists in exploring the phenomena of the Spring Equinox and what makes spring the great awakening that it is. Registration for most programs begins on the 20th of the month before the event. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party. |
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Bird nests range from a scrape on the ground to intricately woven hanging baskets. Join volunteer naturalists for an easy end of winter walk in search of some of these diverse structures created by amazing avian architects. All Ages Welcome Registration for most programs begins on the 20th of the month before the event. Registration required. Register Registration is required through Discover Boulder County, Parks & Open Space’s volunteer and event registration system. If you’re new to the system, you'll need to create an account. But it’s easy and we only use your contact information to communicate about events you register for. We will never sell or give your information to a third party. |
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Boulder County supports an amazing variety of grasses. The grass family is one of the most important and common plant families, yet grasses are often overlooked because some don’t regard them as very showy. But look closely and you’ll develop a new appreciation for these beautiful plants! Grasses provide critical food for people and wildlife, prevent soil erosion, and are heroes in the fight against climate change. Adult Program (Ages 13 & older) Registration for most programs begins on the 20th of the month before the event. Registration required. Register |
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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review the proposed East Boulder Creek Site Management Plan for Prairie Run Open Space. Opportunity for live virtual and in-person public comment will be available. Written comments can also be submitted. Public Meeting and Hearing Information Portal Submit Written Comments Register to Attend In-Person Register to Attend Virtually Call-in information: 1-833-568-8864, Webinar ID: 161 111 0415 Board of County Commissioners public hearings and meetings are convened in a hybrid format where attendees can join through Zoom or attend in-person at the Boulder County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder. For questions regarding in-person hearings, please email Brianna Barber at bbarber@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-441-3500. It is Boulder County policy to make county programs, meetings, activities, and services accessible to individuals with disabilities, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need special assistance, contact the ADA Coordinator at 303-441-3525 at least 72 hours before the scheduled event.
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The Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee will hold their monthly meeting on March 28. Please note the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., an hour earlier than normal meetings. Complete details can be found at Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee. |
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This program has been cancelled as a precaution to comply with the Red Flag warning issued that prohibits burning. Our next Hammering on the Farm program will take place on Friday, May 3. Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch the blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower. Learn about blacksmithing tools such as hammers, tongs, anvil, swage blocks, and more. All ages welcome. Registration not required. Registration not required. |

