Boulder County Parks & Open Space

Boulder County Parks & Open Space The official account for Boulder County Parks & Open Space OUR GOALS
1. To preserve rural lands and buffers.
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OUR MISSION
To conserve natural, cultural, and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values. To preserve and restore natural resources for the benefit of the environment and the public.
3. To provide public outreach, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities to increase awareness and appreciation of Boulder County’s open space.
4. To pr

otect, restore, and interpret cultural resources for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.
5. To provide quality recreational experiences while protecting open space resources.
6. To promote and provide for sustainable agriculture in Boulder County for the natural, cultural, and economic values it provides.
7. To develop human resources potential, employ sustainable and sound business practices, and pursue technological advancements. SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENT POLICY
https://www.bouldercounty.org/government/social-media

We will explore four different influential artistic styles and their origin in art history. Using that information and p...
09/02/2026

We will explore four different influential artistic styles and their origin in art history. Using that information and perspective, we will practice each style with nature as our muse. The four styles we will cover include Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, and Abstract. All materials will be provided, but if you prefer your own supplies, feel welcome to bring them.

Art in the Parks at Walden
Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, Boulder
Adults (18 & older)

Registration Link: boco.org/ArtInThePark

These fascinating creatures are more than cute little rodents who chew up the grass. This entertaining and lively presen...
09/01/2026

These fascinating creatures are more than cute little rodents who chew up the grass. This entertaining and lively presentation by volunteer naturalists delves into the ecology, social structure, life cycle, behavior, and language of this keystone species, the pillar of the prairie.

The Yip about Prairie Dogs
Friday, Sept. 11, 1:30-3 p.m.
Age Well Center for Older Adults – West, 909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
Seniors

Registration Link: boco.org/TheYip

Happy September: Upcoming EventsLearn more & register at: boco.org/Programs
09/01/2026

Happy September: Upcoming Events
Learn more & register at: boco.org/Programs

Come celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual story about all the farm animals helping the fa...
08/29/2026

Come celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual story about all the farm animals helping the farm maid cook a delicious dessert. All programs include a short story time, hands-on activities, and a take-home craft. Afterwards, explore the farm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. � �Children ages 3-6 will love to visit the farm to learn about animals, plants, and agricultural life.

Fun on the Farm: La Cazuela
Friday, Sept. 11, 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Agricultural Heritage Center, Longmont

Registration Link: boco.org/LaCazuela

08/27/2026

🐸 Tadpoles Released! Tiny tadpoles. A big step for conservation.

Northern leopard frogs are native to Colorado, but decades of wetland loss, invasive species, and other pressures have caused their populations to decline dramatically. Today, they are considered a Tier 1 Species of Greatest Conservation Need in our state.

Since 2022, Boulder County Parks & Open Space has partnered with the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools and other local organizations to give these remarkable amphibians a helping hand.

Students help raise northern leopard frog tadpoles before releasing them into habitat along Left Hand Creek, gaining real-world conservation experience while helping restore a native species.

And there’s exciting news: frogs from previous releases are now reproducing on their own. 🐸💚

It’s a small splash with a much bigger ripple, showing what’s possible when conservation, education, and community come together.

Here’s to healthy wetlands, thriving wildlife, and many more little leaps ahead.

Join volunteer naturalists to stroll through this higher-elevation open space in the changing landscape of fall. As the ...
08/26/2026

Join volunteer naturalists to stroll through this higher-elevation open space in the changing landscape of fall. As the trail winds through dark evergreen forest and opens into sunlit meadows, you’ll hear stories about the plants and animals that call this place home. We’ll walk about three miles round trip, with only short rocky or steeper sections, turning around at a color-splashed aspen grove. You’ll receive a mini field guide to inspire future wanderings.

Ramble Around Caribou Ranch
Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Caribou Ranch Open Space, Nederland
All ages welcome

Register at: boco.org/ramblearoundcaribou

Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch the blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hamm...
08/25/2026

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, anvils, swage blocks, and more. Registration is not required for this activity, but you can still sign up to be notified in case the event is unexpectedly canceled.

Hammering on the Farm
Friday, Sept. 4
Saturday, Sept. 26
10 a.m.-noon
Agricultural Heritage Center, Longmont

Register at: boco.org/HammeringontheFarm

The Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 5:30 p.m.Agenda items include:• Discussion ...
08/22/2026

The Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 5:30 p.m.

Agenda items include:
• Discussion on Advisory Board Standardization and Future Public Comment
• Cultural Resources Management
• Prairie Run Update
• POSAC Members Comment Period
• Director's Update

Learn more at boco.org/posac

Strike it rich! Try your hand at gold panning and learn how the search for treasure sparked the European settlement of B...
08/21/2026

Strike it rich! Try your hand at gold panning and learn how the search for treasure sparked the European settlement of Boulder County. Do you have what it takes to uncover gold like a 19th-century prospector? Fun for kids 5 and older and grown-ups, too.

Gold Panning
Saturday, Aug. 29, noon-2 p.m.
Nederland Mining Museum 200 N. Bridge St., Nederland
Ages 5 and older.

Register at boco.org/GoldPanning

08/20/2026

Our youngest podcast guest has arrived, and he has a lot to say about birds... and dinosaurs. 🦖🐦

In the summer edition of Tale Feathers, host Eva Lark sits down with a very special guest: her five-year-old son, Jasper.

From his first bird, the red-winged blackbird, to his favorite bird, the osprey, Jasper shares the natural world as he sees it. And when the conversation turns to dinosaurs, he has a few things to teach his mom, too.

Together, Eva and Jasper remind us how much wonder can be found when we slow down, step outside, and experience nature through a child’s eyes.

Eva also introduces us to the black-billed magpie, shares an incredible five-woodpecker encounter at Heil Valley Ranch, explores how we protect nesting raptors on open space, and looks ahead to the birds beginning their fall migration through Boulder County.

And perhaps our favorite invitation from this episode: Before bed tonight, step outside and say “Goodnight to the World.” Spend a few minutes listening, looking, and noticing who else calls your neighborhood home.

🎧 Listen to Episode 23 of Voices of Open Space: Tale Feathers: Summer 2026, Birds, Dinosaurs & Seeing Nature Through a Child’s Eyes. (Link 🔗 in our bio.

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