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Summer Jobs for Jeffco Teens

Now Hiring for 2019 Trails Stewardship Team!

Get paid to work outside with the nationally acclaimed youth TST program! Throughout the summer, crew members maintain and improve natural surface trails, mitigate noxious weeds and restore natural areas. Must be 14–18 years old and live in Jefferson County.

Stop by the upcoming Open House Information Night to learn more about this summer work program for youth and get your questions answered.  

Tuesday, March 12
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Jeffco Open Space Headquarters
700 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden

Apply online

Heritage Square Land Exchange Proposal

Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) has received a proposal from Martin Marietta Materials for a land exchange. The exchange would deed the former 114 acre Heritage Square and the 5.7 acre Bachman property at US 40 (Colfax) and Heritage Road to JCOS.
Learn more and submit comments or questions

Let your kids explore the outdoors this summer

Registrations are now open for ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp, which connects 3ʳᵈ-6ᵗʰ graders with the cultural and natural history of Colorado!

ENOR is celebrating 45 years of educating and inspiring youth in open space parks and public lands. Space is limited, register now!

 

Coming soon! Improvements to Windy Saddle Park Trailhead

Construction at the main trailhead of Windy Saddle Park will begin at the end of March 2019 and last through the end of summer 2019. The parking lot will be closed throughout the duration of construction. Parking will be available at the Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center for access to Lookout Mountain trail and Beaver Brook Trail.
Learn more about the improvements

Seasonal wildlife closures now in effect at several parks

As of March 1, seasonal closures are now in effect at Cathedral Spires Park and Crown Hill Park. This is in addition to the ongoing seasonal closures at Centennial Cone, Clear Creek Canyon, Deer Creek Canyon, Hildebrand Ranch, and North Table Mountain Parks. These closures help protect wildlife at sensitive times in their lifecycles.
Learn more about the closures

Muddy trail conditions and closures

Expect to find muddy conditions when the weather warms and melts the recent snow. Stick to paved trails when conditions are especially muddy, and if you do come across mud, always walk or ride directly through it, not around it.
At times, a decision may be made to temporarily close a trail or park. Know before you go: check our website for closuressign up to receive alerts, and follow us on social media 

Friends of Dinosaur Ridge is celebrating 30 years 

April 25–28, 2019
Join us for a long weekend packed with events for all ages, including:

  • Walk With a Scientist Tours
  • Interactive Dinosaur Movie Party
  • Dinosaur-themed Carnival
  • Gala Dinner and Silent Auction
  • Technical Speakers
  • Volunteerism Workshop
  • Founders’ Brunch

These events are sponsored by Jeffco Open Space, Green Mountain Dental Group PC, and the City of Lakewood.
Find out more about each event

Get to know Jeffco plants through a Native Plant Master Class

Native Plant Master offers learning opportunities for all skill levels. These classes range from entry level exploration like Plants and Birds of Green Mountain or Sketch and Learn Wildflower Walks to more complex three-session curriculum courses like the one at Staunton State Park.
Browse all upcoming classes

March Events
Photo of the Month
Olive demonstrates that Love ‘em Leash ‘em applies to domestic feline visitors too! Playing duel roles as potential predator and prey, keeping cats leashed is a safety and natural resource protection must. Cats, by nature, want to hunt birds, mice, lizards, snakes, and anything that moves. Cats may be startled or scared by another visitor’s dog, elk, deer, and coyotes. If your cat takes off, it could become prey. If you cat trees itself, you may never get it down.
Photo courtesy of @Olive_the_adventurous and her human companion @candicehikes
 
Have you taken any great photos in Jeffco Open Space parks recently? Send them to us at jeffcoparks@jeffco.us or on social media, and you could be featured in next month's Panorama!
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