Hikes & Events in January
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Here are the activities that Boulder County Parks & Open Space has going on this month. You can also see them on our Hikes & Events Calendar.
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Visit the Agricultural Heritage Center
Saturday January 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
8348 Ute Highway 66 west of Longmont
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Come to the farm, enjoy the rural setting, and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm includes two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse.
Winter hours at the Agricultural Heritage Center are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the first Saturday of the month from November 1 to March 31.
Contact Jim Drew at 303-776-8688 or jdrew@bouldercounty.org for more information.
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Prairie Winter Hike
Sunday January 6, 1-3 p.m.
Near Broomfield. Space is limited. Location provided to those registered.
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Learn how grassland and wetland wildlife respond and adapt to winter on the prairie along the Colorado Front Range. Volunteer naturalists will lead this easy walk to explore and learn about the different winter strategies employed by wildlife that migrate through or live year-round in prairie ecosystems.
Registration is required.
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Birds of Prey Slide Program
Tuesday January 8, 7-8:30 p.m.
Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street
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Learn how to recognize birds of prey, or raptors, in the winter skies. During this slide presentation, you’ll learn how to distinguish between different raptors by identifying common field marks. You will also learn about the habitat requirements, behavior, and ecology of these magnificent birds.
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Birds of Prey Driving Tour
Saturday January 12, 9 a.m.-noon
Space is limited. Location provided to those registered.
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Join volunteer naturalists for a driving tour of some of Boulder County’s best areas to view birds of prey, or raptors. We will carpool from our meeting place searching for raptors, learning about habitat, and working on our observation and identification skills. Please bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them. For ages 10 and above with accompanying adult.
Registration is required.
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High Country Winter Hike
Saturday January 19, 1-3 p.m.
Near Nederland. Space is limited. Location provided to those registered.
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Winter is a wonderful time to get outdoors, with brilliant sunshine, deep blue skies, and a blanket of snow in the mountains. Join volunteer naturalists on an easy winter hike to explore the many properties of snow and to learn how plants and animals have adapted to life in the cold. Hiking poles are recommended due to possible icy trail conditions.
Registration is required.
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Birds of Prey Driving Tour
Saturday January 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (extended tour)
Space is limited. Location provided to those registered.
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Join volunteer naturalists for a driving tour of some of Boulder County’s best areas to view birds of prey, or raptors. We will carpool from our meeting place searching for raptors, learning about habitat, and working on our observation and identification skills. Please bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them. For ages 10 and above with accompanying adult.
Registration is required.
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Winter Heritage Day at Walker Ranch Homestead
Sunday January 27, 1-3 p.m.(extended tour)
Walker Ranch Homestead, 8999 Flagstaff Road, approximately 7 miles west of Boulder on Flagstaff Road
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What did pioneer settlers do in the winter? Learn about typical winter chores and indoor games when you explore the Walker Ranch Homestead. You’ll see a working demonstration in the blacksmith shop and smell food being prepared on the wood stove. Be prepared for cold, windy weather, and to walk in snow. Please note: Dogs and bikes are not permitted at the site. For information, contact Sheryl Kippen at skippen@bouldercounty.org or 303-776-8848.
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