Boulder County Parks and Open Space

Over the years Boulder County Parks and Open Space has created several videos to give the public more information about Parks and Open Space. Windows Media Player 9 or higher is required to watch the videos online.

Seed Collection Volunteer Projects

This video provides a brief demonstration of seed collection projects offered by Boulder County Parks and Open Space. For more information visit the Volunteer page.

Forestry Volunteer Projects

This video provides a brief demonstration of forestry volunteer projects offered by Boulder County Parks and Open Space. For more information visit the Volunteer page.

Cashing in the Chips: The Boulder County Parks and Open Space Biomass Heating Project

Boulder County Parks and Open Space has adopted a biomass energy system to heat the the Parks and Open Space and Transportation complex in Longmont. The biomass energy system uses wood byproducts, or wood chips, from our natural resource management activities on Open Space properties.

This video demonstrates how waste wood from forest thinning operations can be used to generate power. This technology is not complex and many other municipalities, school districts and counties are also interested in using this technology, which can be used to heat a wide variety of buildings.

This video was produced by the Colorado Governor’s Office of Energy Management and Conservation.

Boulder County Open Space: 25th Anniversary

Boulder County Parks and Open Space officially became a Department in 1975. This program celebrates the Department’s 25th Anniversary and honors the work of many of the visionary citizens and volunteers that made it happen. The program highlights the county’s natural and cultural history, and discusses different tools used by the Department to plan and manage its lands. The 16-minute program was produced by the City of Boulder's Channel 8 in 2000.

Open Space And Agriculture: Partners In Conservation

Mention open space and most people envision trails and wildlife. Who would guess that Boulder County farmers grow enough barley to brew a quantity of beer to satisfy the entire county? Or that the largest horse ranching operation in the nation is housed right here in Boulder County? The video reveals these and many other fascinating glimpses of the active farming component of the County open space program. The 16-minute program was produced by the City of Boulder's Channel 8 in 2003.

Historic Preservation In Boulder County Parks And Open Space

Honor the past to understand the present and illuminate the future. Evidence of human presence in Boulder County dates back twelve thousand years, and Boulder County has heritage of prehistoric and historic places and artifacts. This program highlights the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department's efforts to preserve and educate the citizens of the county about local history. Boulder County is working to safeguard prehistoric tribal campsites, mines and mills from the boom days, some of our first farms and ranches, and many culturally significant landscapes. You will learn about the Indian artifacts found at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm and the legacy of the gold, silver and tungsten boom. You will get a snapshot into life on a farm in "Little Italy" and will learn about some of Boulder County's pioneering families. The 21 minute program was produced by the City of Boulder's Channel 8 in 2005.