Boulder, Outdoors

Hike. Learn. Get Outside With Your Family With Boulder’s Natural Selections

Photo credit: City of Boulder
Photo credit: City of Boulder

Get to know Boulder. Get to know Boulder better. I bet you will learn something new if you participate in the Natural Selections hikes/events. Natural Selections is the City of Boulder’s ongoing series of educational nature programs on topics including ecology, wildlife, local history, night hikes, children’s programs, plus many more. These programs happen year around and are free and open to the public.

Take a look at these great upcoming hikes & programs for families:

Family Wildlife Program
Sat. Aug. 27, 9 – 10:30 am

Join Education and Outreach coordinator Jean Koszalka for a morning hike at the top of Flagstaff Mountain to look at some of the incredible animals that call Open Space and Mountain Parks home.  We will explore their habitat, and play a few games to help us understand how they use their senses. We will meet at the Flagstaff Nature Center. Please leave your pups at home.
• Follow this link for a map to the meeting place.
• More information on the Flagstaff Nature Center.

Nature For Kids & Parents:  A Black Bear’s Summer with Her Cubs
Sun. Aug. 28, 1  –  3 pm

Summer is a season of play for bear cubs!  Join Debora Martin, Early Childhood Educator/Volunteer Naturalist for an easy hike, while learning the importance of play for survival! Learn about the yummy summer foods they eat, how mom protects them, what happens to the yearling bears that were cut off from mom, and now are finding out what the world is like.  Meet at the Lehigh Street entrance to Shanahan Ridge (map search 1903 Lehigh Street in Boulder, where Lehigh and Lafayette Streets intersect) for cool facts, & fun!  Ages 5+

Five Senses Nature Hike: Story Time & Kids’ Hike
Tue. Aug. 30, 10  –  11 am

Join naturalist Ellen Orleans for story time along the Bobolink Trail. Celebrate Boulder’s Open Spaces with colorful picture books and participatory foot stomping, arm flapping, and animal noise-making. At 10:30, we’ll leave for a Five Senses nature hike along the shady creek. This activity is geared toward 2- to 5-year-olds, but open to all. Please bring weather-appropriate clothes, water, and a snack if you’d like.  • Follow this link for a map to the meeting place.

Get on the mailing list to get these programs emailed to you and find out about upcoming events here:

City of Boulder Natural Selections Website

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Outdoors

Boulder Has Amazing Solar Energy Potential! Is it right for your house? Find out…

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Boulder has huge solar energy potential! Did you know The City of Boulder has a tool to help you measure the solar potential of your roof? Get the full scoop on the cost, number of years to pay it off, etc. at www.BoulderSolarTool.com.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197
Boulder, Kids, Outdoors

Meadow Music Is Wrapping Up The Summer With 2 More Kid Friendly Shows

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The dynamic duo of Jeff Kagan & Paige Doughty [with special guests] are bringing their children’s music scene back to Chautauqua. Take a short hike and then listen to nature focused music on the grass at Chautauqua. This is a fun kid-friendly evening focused on children ages 2 – 8. Free event, but bring a blanket and a picnic. Get the scoop on this event at their website – here.

Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage on Mondays, August 15 and 22 – 5:30 to 7pm

Boulder, Fitness and Sports, Outdoors

Congratulations to Boulder Ironman Participants! Let’s support them!

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Swim. Bike. Run. A big cheers to all the Boulder Ironman participants! Finishers will start coming in around 3pm but will straggle in through midnight on August 7, 2016. Come cheer these athletes on at the finish line in Downtown Boulder! They will need it!

Here’s an interesting article about all the portions of the Ironman: http://www.dailycamera.com/columnists/ci_26258754/laughery-get-out-and-support-athletes-boulder

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197
Boulder, Fitness and Sports, Outdoors

Swim. Bike. Run. The Boulder Ironman Is Happening This Weekend!

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Swim. Bike. Run. A big cheers to all the Boulder Ironman participants! August 7, 2016 these amazing athletes will be competing all day. Come cheer these athletes on at the finish line in Downtown Boulder! They will need it! Learn more about the Boulder Ironman.

Here’s an interesting article about all the aspects of the Ironman: http://www.dailycamera.com/columnists/ci_26258754/laughery-get-out-and-support-athletes-boulder

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197
Outdoors, Real Estate

It’s Hot! 12 Great Colorado Swimming Holes To Help You Stay Cool…

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This is a fun list of 12 great Colorado swimming holes to help you stay cool this summer. Of course the Boulder Creek is always a great option!

Read the whole list here – 12 Great Colorado Swimming Holes

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197
Boulder, Outdoors

The West End 4K Is Back. Get Registered Right Away!

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The West End 4k, extends the popular 3k event. The course is nearly the same, and it is great for spectators since it is two loops up and down Pearl Street. In addition to the vendors giving away goodies for free, there are plenty of options for food and drink in the West Pearl neighborhood!

Packet pick-up will be available at Flatirons Running Inc (629 S Broadway) from 4-6 pm Wednesday, July 27th and on race day near the start/finish from 5-6 pm.

Race Schedule

Thursday, July 28

  • 5:00PM – Packet pick-up
  • 6:00PM – Kids 1K
  • 6:30PM – Corporate Challenge 4K
  • 7:00PM – Open Men’s and Women’s 4K
  • 7:30PM – Elite Men’s and Women’s 4K

Race Registration

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197
Boulder, Outdoors

Boulder Has Amazing Solar Energy Potential! Is it right for your house? Find out…

Screen Shot 2016-07-25 at 11.57.15 AM

Boulder has huge solar energy potential! Did you know The City of Boulder has a tool to help you measure the solar potential of your roof? Get the full scoop on the cost, number of years to pay it off, etc. at www.BoulderSolarTool.com.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197
Boulder, Kids, Outdoors

Hike. Learn. Get Outside. Join One of the City of Boulder’s Natural Selections Program

Photo credit: City of Boulder
Photo credit: City of Boulder

Get to know Boulder. Get to know Boulder better. I bet you will learn something new if you participate in the Natural Selections hikes/events. Natural Selections is the City of Boulder’s ongoing series of educational nature programs on topics including ecology, wildlife, local history, night hikes, children’s programs, plus many more. These programs happen year around and are free and open to the public.

Take a look at these great upcoming hikes & programs:

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Get on the mailing list to get these programs emailed to you and find out about upcoming events here:

City of Boulder Natural Selections Website

Screen Shot 2015-06-13 at 8.46.24 AM

I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Festivals, Kids, Outdoors, Real Estate

The Boulder Rez’s Star Spangled Splash Is On Again This Year!

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On the 4th of July the Boulder Rez will be hopping! Join in the City of Boulder’s Star Spangled Splash July 2 – 4, 2016 from 10am to 4pm. Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a day at Boulder’s largest “beach”. Here’s a sample of what’s going on this July 4th at the Rez:

  • Carnival rides
  • Games and treats for the entire family
  • Beer garden ($4 beers from Boulder Beer. Private alcohol not permitted at the Reservoir on 4th of July weekend.)
  • Free hydro bikes, paddleboard and water slide to keep you cool!
  • BBSC Endurance Sports will host a 5k and 10k Run on Monday July, 4.  For more information visit www.bbscrun.com.

Get more details on the Spangled Splash at https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/fourth-of-july

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197