🌲 Our Youth Corps Forestry and Weeds Crew spent time at Reynolds Ranch thinning trees to protect our ecosystems! It’s tough work, but they’re forming strong bonds and making a lasting impact on Boulder County’s open spaces. From hauling logs to removing noxious weeds, these

Join us for the Boulder to Erie Regional Trail (BERT) Project Open House this Thurs, 8/29! Boulder County, Boulder, and Erie are evaluating options for the construction of a new regional trail connection linking Boulder and Erie. Learn more at boco.org/BERT

In 2013, our Plant Ecology team set up monitoring points after forest thinning and prescribed burns. After the 2020 Cal-Wood Fire, we compared the landscape before and after. Today, our Plant Ecology Resource Specialist, Kelsey Backiewicz, and her team are back for our third-year

Preserving the heart of Boulder County! Our Building and Historic Preservation team is hard at work maintaining the cultural significance of our cherished structures. Technician Michael Bunn recently installed a brand-new countertop in the artist's apartment at Caribou Ranch,

The FREE Hessie Shuttle runs on Labor Day

The Boulder County Commissioners joined the county's Open Space and Transportation teams (as well as a special friend) for a site visit for the Boulder to Erie Regional Trail (BERT) Master Plan process. In partnership with the City of Boulder and Town of Erie, Boulder County is

Join us on 9/14 for a field tour and explore upcoming forestry treatments on U.S. Forest Service lands around Gold Lake and learn about the exciting work happening on Boulder County Parks & Open Space. Transportation provided from Lyons. Lunch included! Register by 9/12:

The Picture Rock Trailhead at Heil Valley Ranch will be closed for maintenance and improvements on Wednesday, Sept. 11, until 3 p.m. The Wapiti and Corral trailheads and all trails will remain open. boco.org/heil #boco_trails

Nature never ceases to amaze! This serene moment at Twin Lakes shows the sky painted in brilliant hues as the sun sets behind the Rockies. 🌄 Whether you're here for a peaceful evening walk or to let your dog splash in the water, Boulder County Parks & Open Space offers a perfect

🔍 Nature Detectives: 40 Years of Adventure! Since 1984, the Nature Detectives program has sparked kids' love for the outdoors in Boulder County. Join Sherlock Fox and explore ten county open space properties with our fun Mystery Guides!🌲🦊 Grab a guide, use your senses, and

Don't miss the final Fun on the Farm for the 2024 season! Head to the Agricultural Heritage Center in Longmont on Friday, Sept. 13, for a morning of fun and learning. Children ages 3 to 6 will love visiting the farm to learn about animals, plants, and agricultural life. "Farm

Have you ever wondered about the grasses growing along the trail? Join us on Sept. 14 for a moderate 2-mile hike at Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain to learn about the warm-season grasses of the foothills. We’ll search for grasses while we discuss their vital role in the

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 3-4 p.m., as the Boulder County Commissioners and Parks & Open Space staff present their annual Conservation Awards. AWARD RECIPIENTS 🔸 Land Conservation Award: Conrad Lattes 🔹 Environmental Stewardship Award: Innovation Center of St. Vrain

Throwback to our first Hard Rock Mining Tour of the season with Donal Maloney at the Nederland Mining Museum! 🎉 We had a record-breaking 50 participants, with two Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff and a dedicated volunteer leading the way. 🏔️ #Throwback #BoulderOpenSpace

The Meadowlark Trail is now open. Enjoy! #boco_trails