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Under Ron’s guidance, the department has grown to be one of the most successful programs in the country.
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The underlying explanation for both insect and fish numbers in any given stretch of stream is largely attributed to chemical, physical, and biological indicators of stream health.
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I like the definition given by a philosopher that “a weed is a plant whose virtue has yet to be determined.” Very simply, weeds are non-native plants that can take over an ecosystem and crowd out desirable grasses, forbs and shrubs.
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Among the most handsome and clever of Boulder County mammals is the fox. Foxes are important predators of rabbits, mice, and rats. They are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals.
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"I like being able to look at the animals and identifying them. I also like to watch and see what patterns the animals have... This has been a very fun, exciting, and rewarding experience for me and I will never forget it”
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If you were a marmot, you would be going to bed about now and you wouldn’t get up until at least April or maybe May! Your breathing and heartbeat would sloooooow way down and your body temperature would begin to drop. Zzzzzzzzz.
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As we transition into fall after months of abundant sun and good growing conditions, it’s time to think about food and a plentiful harvest. Parks and Open Space has over 25,000 acres of land dedicated for agriculture purposes, and the many farms and ranches on these lands are preparing for a busy time as we approach the cooler months of the year.
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The history of Boulder Canyon road reminds us of a time when people came to Colorado to find fortune—an idea still in place as thousands of people travel the road, seeking the good fortune of restoring their mind, body, and spirit through recreation in the open spaces of Boulder County.
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