Parks and Open Space Videos
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. 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.
Watch
the 25th Anniversary Video (15:54)
requires Windows Media Player 9 or higher
View the Transcript
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.
Watch
the Agriculture Video (16:07)
requires Windows Media Player 9 or higher
View the Transcript
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.
Watch
the Historic Preservation Video (21:15)
requires Windows Media Player 9 or higher
View the
Transcript
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