Tag: Open Space and Mountain Parks

Boulder, Outdoors

Bear, Bears, and More Bears!

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It’s black bear season! Join Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Ranger Brian Litwin on October 5, 2014 on a moderate hike to learn what bears are up to this time of year. Are they dangerous? How do I know if one is close by? If there is one in my yard, can’t it just be relocated somewhere else? Why is a bird feeder also a bear killer? Learn all about these fascinating animals, including what motivates them, what we can learn from them, and how to behave around them.  Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage October 5, 2014 – 5 to 6:30pm. Follow this link for a map to the meeting place.

Boulder, Kids, Outdoors

National Kids to Parks Day is May 17, 2014 – Wondering What To Do? We have some ideas…

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National Kids to Parks Day is a great reminder to take a minute and get our kids outside – especially into wild spaces. The City of Boulder’s Open Space & Mountain Parks has a great slate of fun ways to get the whole family outside on May 17, 2014 – National Kids to Parks Day. For more details on these family-friendly programs click here.

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Boulder, Outdoors

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

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Open Space and Mountain Parks [OSMP] invites you to join them to hike the Upper McClintock trail and visit areas Flatironsaffected 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

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Open Space and Mountain Parks [OSMP] invites you to join them to hike the Upper McClintock trail and visit areas Flatironsaffected 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

Take A Hike! Wondering Where To Go? A List of Currently Open Trails In and Around Boulder

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After the flooding the trails were closed. Now Open Space and Mountain Parks are working hard to get our trails opened. If you want to head out on a hike check out this list of currently opened trails here.

Boulder, Educational, Real Estate

The Mountain Lion: Fact and Fiction Slideshow and Discussion with OSMP

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Mountain LionWe live in close proximity with these mysterious creatures. Are they gentle oversized kitties?  Dangerous man-eaters?  What should I do if I see one? Is my dog in danger? Are my kids in danger? Are there really more around Boulder in winter than summer?  How can I tell a mountain lion from a bobcat or lynx? Learn all about our rarely seen neighbor, the Mountain Lion, with City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks naturalist Betty Naughton. Free event. REI Community Room (1789 28th St Boulder), 1/11 from 6:30 to 8:00pm.

Boulder, Kids, Real Estate

Celebrate Winter: Story Time and Signs of Winter Children’s Hike

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OSMP just-for-kidsStory time with the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks is back at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage! Ring in the year with winter picture books. Children join in the fun with sound effects and the color of the week. Afterwards, if weather allows, you’ll take off for a kid-friendly hike. If it’s too cold to hike, we’ll explore the animals of the Ranger Cottage. Geared toward 3 to 6-year-olds. Wear warm clothes and bring water and a snack if you like. Free, 10:00 to 11:00am. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. More information here.