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Parks & Open Space

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Longmont, CO  80503
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Parks and Open Space

Our mission…to conserve natural, cultural and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values.

Current Issues

Warembourg Conservation Easement

Harney-Lastoka Open Space closed for herbicide treatment | May 13-14

Arts and Crafts Day at the Farm | Sunday, May 18, 10am - 4pm at the Agricultural Heritage Center -- a great event for families!

New Neighbor Study Now Available Managing Your Natural Resources: Living Near Boulder County Parks and Open Space Forest Ecosystems

Muddy Trails Report  |  Check here before heading out to find out if snowmelt has caused muddy conditions

Herbicide Applications  Weekly update of herbicide application locations now available for 2008 season


Planning and Public Involvement

Heil Valley Ranch:  Bohn Park Trailhead Planning…
Click here for the latest updates on the Northern Heil Valley Ranch trailhead, including presentation slides from April 29 meeting.
Betasso Preserve/Benjamin Property Management Plan | Click here for the latest updates and a summary of public comments.
Hessie Trailhead -- Summer Parking | Project details and Project Map now available.
Want to learn more about the issues going to the Parks Open Space and Advisory Committee (POSAC)?
Read the current agenda or latest minutes. The next POSAC meeting is April 24. The last meeting was March 27.

Recent Announcements

Harney-Lastoka Open Space Trails and Community Gardens Grand Opening  | May 8, 3:30pm, at the gardens

Caribou Ranch Spring Wildlife Closure   |  April 1 - June 31

Boulder County Youth Corps  Now hiring Team Leaders

Outdoor Volunteers Needed  | Cultural History Guides, Forest Crew Leaders, Trail Crew Leaders, and Park Hosts  

Walker Ranch Loop Trail Reroute Feasibility Study |  A feasibility study took place to investigate possible reroutes in "The Wall" area. A project summary, study reports, and and staff conclusion are now available.

DOW Front Range Cougar-Human Interactions Pilot Study  | Check updates and download study protocols here

Snowshoe and Cross-country Ski on Open Space  |  Read tips on trail etiquette and where to go.
Rabbit Mountain Seasonal Closure  |  Off-trail wildlife closure February 1 - July 31

2007 Land Conservation Awards |  Winners Selected! Ceremony February 13 at POS

Call for Proposals for 2008 Small Grant Program | Grants will be awarded up to $10,000. Deadline is January 30, 2008.

Walker Ranch Loop Trailhead | Dedication and Grand Opening November 7, 3:00 pm

Heil Valley Ranch prescribed burn Burn was successful on October 30 and park is open.

Wild Turkey Trail at Heil Valley Ranch now open | trail map | Grand Opening October 8

 
Archived Parks & Open Space News…

About Parks & Open Space

A Letter From the Director
POS Newspaper Insert
Open Space Presentation 2005-2007

Parks and Open Space Videos


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