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Sidewalks might seem like the only option for a winter sojourn, but many Boulder County open spaces have trails that can be enjoyed year-round and don’t require spending two hours gathering skis, snowshoes or avalanche beacons.
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Our partners have accomplished an amazing amount of important stewardship work over the last eight years. Under the leadership of our dedicated volunteer projects team, our Partnership Program businesses and organizations participated in conservancy projects.
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The urban forestry crew provides all aspects of tree care to the department’s urban parks and trail systems. Working in a bucket truck, wielding a chainsaw, and feeding wood through a limb chipper certainly keeps us busy.
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The strategic focus will guide our daily work as well as planning efforts to navigate shifts such as climate change and demographic trends.
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Ptarmigans can be quite startling for the people or animals that unknowingly come near them. Skiers, hikers, even prowling coyotes can get very close to the birds without noticing ptarmigans are there.
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Historically, horseshoes were also considered lucky because they were made by blacksmiths, which is considered a very lucky trade.
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During the 2015-2016 season, 24 volunteers monitored raptor nesting sites at 22 locations on Boulder County Parks and Open Space properties. Volunteers monitored bald eagle, golden eagle, red-tailed hawk, great-horned owl, osprey, and prairie falcon.
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