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Free Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops!

April 4, 2014April 3, 2014 janetleap

There seems to be an abundance of water right now in Boulder, but we still live in an arid environment. Water-wise landscaping saves water & creates a less maintenance intensive landscape for you to maintain. Interested? The Center for Resource Conservation [CRC] is offering many free workshops on the topic in the near future. Here is a list of what the upcoming workshops:

April 7th, Boulder – Introduction to Xeriscape
April 7th, Longmont – Jumpstart your Xeriscape Garden
April 8th, Lafayette – Maintaining your Xeriscape Garden
April 9th, Erie – Integrating Xeriscape into your Landscape
April 9th, Brighton – Turf Management for Xeriscaping
April 10th, Lafayette – Introduction to Xeriscape
April 10th, Louisville – Drip Irrigation How-to
April 14th, Golden – Native Bees and Xeriscape Gardening
April 14th, Brighton – Introduction to Xeriscape
April 15th, Boulder – Edible Xeriscape
April 15th, Longmont – Tough and Beautiful Plants for your Xeriscape
April 17th, Golden – Low Water Tips and Tricks

Get the details on these events & register here.

Outdoors, Real Estate

Here is Boulder County Community Guide to Flood Safety

March 27, 2014March 26, 2014 janetleap

Boulder County is working on raising awareness about flood danger. This September was a wake up call! The Community Guide to Flood Safety gives you the 411 on what to do before, during and after a flood. Take a look!

#Boulder #floodsafety

Boulder, Outdoors

Want to Learn More About Boulder: Head Out With Boulder Walking Tours

March 20, 2014 janetleap

Boulder Walking Tours offers fun and informative walkabouts for locals and visitors alike ~ covering Boulder’s dynamic downtown, eclectic neighborhoods, historic districts, and even nearby open space. This journey is on foot so you can really take in your unique surroundings. BWT’s guides are locals who love Boulder, Colorado — its history, environment, architecture, food, fountains, artwork, lore, legends, and weird and wonderful places … and they’re ready to share it all with you. Boulder Walking Tours is top rated on Trip Advisor!

Want to learn more about Boulder? Contact Boulder Walking Tours: info@BoulderWalkingTours.com or 720-243-1376

Boulder, Outdoors

Ghosts of the Grasslands: Inspire a Hike and a Boulder Philharmonic Performance

March 17, 2014 janetleap

On March 22, 2014 Open Space & Mountain Parks as well as the Boulder Philharmonic present their own interpretations of Ghosts of the Grasslands. Together they bring you the opportunity to hike & see a performance perfectly paired together!

The Hike: Prepare for the Boulder Philharmonic concert with an easy morning hike to learn about the plants and animals of our native grasslands, and how they have changed since the first pioneers arrived in Boulder. Naturalist Dave Sutherland will take you to a prairie dog town just south of Boulder to observe day-to-day life, and see how prairie dogs are an important part of the grassland ecosystem. Dress for the weather: it might be cool and windy. Meet at Marshall Mesa Trailhead, near the junction of Highway 93 and Eldorado Springs Drive. 9:30 to 11:30am.

The Musical Performance: Macky Auditorium, the Boulder Philharmonic will perform Ghosts of the Grasslands by composer Steven Heitzeg, a work that celebrates the life of the American prairie. More about the this performance & to purchase tickets go here.

Boulder, Outdoors

How Did Floods Impact Our Environment? Head Out On The Changing Landscapes Hike Today at 1pm to Learn More

March 9, 2014 janetleap

Open Space and Mountain Parks [OSMP] invites you to join them to hike the Upper McClintock trail and visit areas affected by the flood. OSMP will provide contemplative time to absorb the changes on the land, as well as a brief overview of these events from the perspective of natural geologic change. This is an easy hike, about 2 miles round trip with 400 feet of elevation gain. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. No dogs please.

Details: Sunday, March 9, 2014 . 1 to 3:30pm

Boulder, Outdoors

Changing Landscapes Hike: Open Space and Mountain Parks After the Floods

March 7, 2014March 6, 2014 janetleap

Details: Sunday, March 9, 2014 . 1 to 3:30pm

Fitness and Sports, Kids, Louisville, Outdoors

Have You Been to Louisville’s WinterSkate?

February 22, 2014February 21, 2014 janetleap

Located in Historic Downtown Louisville, WinterSkate is an old-fashioned ice skating rink complete with skate rental, concessions and traditional holiday music. Celebrating its thirteenth year as the original outdoor ice skating rink in the community, WinterSkate presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter season in a beautiful small-town setting.

If you want to go, it’s the time! The ice skating rink is only open through February 2014. More details can be found here.

Boulder, Outdoors

Go Take A Hike!

February 20, 2014 janetleap

The City of Boulder’s Natural Selections is our ongoing series of educational programs on topics including ecology, wildlife, local history, night hikes, children’s programs, plus many more. All programs are free and open to the public. So take a look and take a hike!

The City of Boulder’s Nature Hikes and Programs Website

Outdoors, Real Estate

Free Days at Our National Parks!

February 15, 2014February 12, 2014 janetleap

In honor of President’s Weekend the National Parks are free! Rocky Mountain National Park is close, full of snow and free. February 15 through 17, 2014 entry to all National Parks are free. Join in celebrating a great national asset.

Enjoy! More information here.