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With recent Sasquatch sightings near Longmont, Boulder County Parks & Open Space has brought in seasoned Bigfoot trackers to look for answers. Join this team of investigators as they attempt to track and locate the legendary creature known as Bigfoot โ€” under the cover of darkness

With recent Sasquatch sightings near Longmont, Boulder County Parks & Open Space has brought in seasoned Bigfoot trackers to look for answers. Join this team of investigators as they attempt to track and locate the legendary creature known as Bigfoot โ€” under the cover of darkness
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๐Ÿฆœ๐ŸŒˆ This program is for anyone who enjoys looking at birds or simply wants something fun and different to do outdoors. We welcome those who identify as LGBTQIA+, allies, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy an inclusive outdoor experience. This will be a slow hike covering 1.5

๐Ÿฆœ๐ŸŒˆ This program is for anyone who enjoys looking at birds or simply wants something fun and different to do outdoors. We welcome those who identify as LGBTQIA+, allies, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy an inclusive outdoor experience. This will be a slow hike covering 1.5
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๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ– Bring the kids and meet the critters! ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿด Barnyard Critter Day is back at the Agricultural Heritage Center โ€” and itโ€™s moo-re fun than ever! ๐Ÿฎ Join us on Sunday, June 22, from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a day of farm-filled family fun! Get up close with farm favorites like

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ– Bring the kids and meet the critters! ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿด Barnyard Critter Day is back at the Agricultural Heritage Center โ€” and itโ€™s moo-re fun than ever! ๐Ÿฎ Join us on Sunday, June 22, from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a day of farm-filled family fun! Get up close with farm favorites like
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๐Ÿ“– The Summer 2025 issue of IMAGES Magazine is here! Featured articles include: ๐ŸŒŠ Boulder Countyโ€™s Lifelines: Restoring Streams and Riparian Habitats for the Future ๐Ÿฆ‡ Bats and White-nose Syndrome in Boulder County ๐Ÿค Park Rangers: Connecting Communities to Open Space ๐Ÿฆ‹

๐Ÿ“– The Summer 2025 issue of IMAGES Magazine is here!

Featured articles include:
๐ŸŒŠ Boulder Countyโ€™s Lifelines: Restoring Streams and Riparian Habitats for the Future
๐Ÿฆ‡ Bats and White-nose Syndrome in Boulder County
๐Ÿค Park Rangers: Connecting Communities to Open Space
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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of early small engines โ€” also known as hit-or-miss or skip motors โ€” that once powered farms, mines, and more. Watch these historic machines in action, including a museum model that's more than 100 years old. Learn how they

Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of early small engines โ€” also known as hit-or-miss or skip motors โ€” that once powered farms, mines, and more. Watch these historic machines in action, including a museum model that's more than 100 years old. Learn how they
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These fascinating creatures are more than just cute little rodents that chew up the grass. This fun and informative presentation explores the history, ecology, social structure, life cycle, behavior, and language of this keystone species โ€” a true pillar of the prairie.ย  ๐Ÿพ The

These fascinating creatures are more than just cute little rodents that chew up the grass. This fun and informative presentation explores the history, ecology, social structure, life cycle, behavior, and language of this keystone species โ€” a true pillar of the prairie.ย 

๐Ÿพ The
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The Overland Loop, Schoolhouse Loop, Grindstone Quarry Trail and Lichen Loop at Heil Valley Ranch are now open. The Main Trailhead remains closed. Corral Trailhead is open. Staff will be assessing additional trails today. Enjoy! #boco_trails

The Overland Loop, Schoolhouse Loop, Grindstone Quarry Trail and Lichen Loop at Heil Valley Ranch are now open. The Main Trailhead remains closed. Corral Trailhead is open. Staff will be assessing additional trails today. Enjoy! #boco_trails
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๐ŸŒฑ Itโ€™s PlayCleanGo Week โ€” June 7โ€“11! ๐ŸŒฟ Invasive species often hitch a ride on your shoes, clothes, and pets. Before you leave a park or trail, take a moment to brush off seeds and debris. Clean gear = healthy lands. Letโ€™s stop the spread before it starts. Learn more:

๐ŸŒฑ Itโ€™s PlayCleanGo Week โ€” June 7โ€“11! ๐ŸŒฟ Invasive species often hitch a ride on your shoes, clothes, and pets. Before you leave a park or trail, take a moment to brush off seeds and debris. Clean gear = healthy lands. Letโ€™s stop the spread before it starts. Learn more:
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With the exception of the Picture Rock Trail, all trails at Heil Valley Ranch are now open. Picture Rock still needs some time. Please travel through, not around, any remaining mud/water. Enjoy! #boco_trails

With the exception of the Picture Rock Trail, all trails at Heil Valley Ranch are now open. Picture Rock still needs some time. Please travel through, not around, any remaining mud/water. Enjoy! #boco_trails
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Welcome summer with a 1.5-mile hike on the longest day of the year. Discover twilight wildlife activity and hear solstice stories from around the world. This program is for adults and families with children ages 6 and older.ย  ๐ŸŒ… Longest Day Celebration: Twilight Hike Friday,

Welcome summer with a 1.5-mile hike on the longest day of the year. Discover twilight wildlife activity and hear solstice stories from around the world. This program is for adults and families with children ages 6 and older.ย 

๐ŸŒ… Longest Day Celebration: Twilight Hike
Friday,
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๐ŸŒพ Have you ever wondered about the grasses that grow along Boulderโ€™s trails? Join volunteer naturalists for a 1.5-mile hike, with 250 feet of elevation gain and loss, at Heil Valley Ranch to learn about early-season grasses of the foothills. Weโ€™ll search for different species,

๐ŸŒพ Have you ever wondered about the grasses that grow along Boulderโ€™s trails? Join volunteer naturalists for a 1.5-mile hike, with 250 feet of elevation gain and loss, at Heil Valley Ranch to learn about early-season grasses of the foothills. Weโ€™ll search for different species,
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๐ŸŒˆย Nature shows her Pride too! From fiery reds to radiant purples, wildflowers are in full bloom โ€” ย each one unique, each one vital. Just like the people in our communities. This June, we celebrate the vibrant diversity of people and plants in Boulder County. ย  (Center:

๐ŸŒˆย Nature shows her Pride too!
From fiery reds to radiant purples, wildflowers are in full bloom โ€” ย each one unique, each one vital. Just like the people in our communities. This June, we celebrate the vibrant diversity of people and plants in Boulder County.
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Join us for a special open house at the Assay Office Museum, a surviving structure from the heyday of hard rock mining in the Colorado mountains. Discover how miners once tested ore for valuable metals using assaying. Explore original tools, historical artifacts, and hear stories

Join us for a special open house at the Assay Office Museum, a surviving structure from the heyday of hard rock mining in the Colorado mountains. Discover how miners once tested ore for valuable metals using assaying. Explore original tools, historical artifacts, and hear stories
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Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may be small, but it has some big secrets. Join us to learn more about this mighty planet that closely orbits the sun and all of its surprising qualities.ย  Mercury: A Planet of Extremesย  Friday, June 27, 8-10:30 p.m.ย ย  Ron

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may be small, but it has some big secrets. Join us to learn more about this mighty planet that closely orbits the sun and all of its surprising qualities.ย 

Mercury: A Planet of Extremesย 
Friday, June 27, 8-10:30 p.m.ย ย 
Ron
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The Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include: โ€ข Cliffside Property Acquisition (information only) โ€ข Asset Management System Implementation Report (information only) โ€ข 2026 Capital and Stewardship Projects

The Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include:

โ€ข Cliffside Property Acquisition (information only)
โ€ข Asset Management System Implementation Report (information only)
โ€ข 2026 Capital and Stewardship Projects
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๐ŸŒฒ Know a teen who loves the outdoors? The Left Hand Outdoor Challenge youth program is accepting applications. This free nine-month program offers teens ages 14-18 various challenging experiences to foster outdoor adventure, education, stewardship, career exploration, and

๐ŸŒฒ Know a teen who loves the outdoors? The Left Hand Outdoor Challenge youth program is accepting applications. This free nine-month program offers teens ages 14-18 various challenging experiences to foster outdoor adventure, education, stewardship, career exploration, and
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โ˜€๏ธ Sunshine, a food truck, and critters โ€” oh my! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ– Barnyard Critter Day is THIS Sunday, June 22! Join us anytime from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agricultural Heritage Center for a farm-filled family adventure. Donโ€™t miss out on this udderly fun day! More information can be

โ˜€๏ธ Sunshine, a food truck, and critters โ€” oh my! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ– Barnyard Critter Day is THIS Sunday, June 22! Join us anytime from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agricultural Heritage Center for a farm-filled family adventure. Donโ€™t miss out on this udderly fun day! More information can be
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๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฆœ This all-ages event welcomes LGBTQIA+ participants and allies. Join us for a morning of birding as we look for nesting foothills bird species. Together, weโ€™ll traverse approximately 1.2 miles with only 60 feet of elevation change. There are bathrooms, benches, and shade

๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฆœ This all-ages event welcomes LGBTQIA+ participants and allies. Join us for a morning of birding as we look for nesting foothills bird species. Together, weโ€™ll traverse approximately 1.2 miles with only 60 feet of elevation change. There are bathrooms, benches, and shade
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๐ŸŽจ Join us for another installment of our Art in the Parks series. Weโ€™ll use the awe-inspiring landscapes of open space as our backdrop and inspiration while exploring the rules of perspective, proportion, angles, and relative size and positioning. Build on concepts covered in

๐ŸŽจ Join us for another installment of our Art in the Parks series. Weโ€™ll use the awe-inspiring landscapes of open space as our backdrop and inspiration while exploring the rules of perspective, proportion, angles, and relative size and positioning. Build on concepts covered in