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Subject: [nature-net] July Programs with Boulder County Parks and Open
Space
Parks and Open Space Programs for July 2005
The Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department will offer the following
natural and cultural history programs in July 2005. All programs are free
to the public. Please pass this information on to friends and family who
may be interested.
All ages are welcome unless noted differently. However, no pets are
permitted to join programs. Participants should be prepared for hot
temperatures and thunder showers on any outdoor hike. Call (303) 441-3899
or visit www.co.boulder.co.us/openspace for additional information and
directions to parks.
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Boulder County Sunset Hikes
Discover your Boulder County parks! Back by popular demand, Boulder County
Parks and Open Space is offering weekly sunset hikes this summer. These
slow-paced hikes cover an array of topics --volunteer naturalists will
interpret each park's history, geology, ecosystems, wildlife, and plants.
All sunset walks begin at 6:30pm and conclude at sunset. No reservations are
needed. Sunset hikes are suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied
by an adult and no pets are permitted. Participants should wear comfortable
walking/hiking shoes. Please bring water, binoculars, and bird, wildlife or
wildflower field guides if you wish. Most importantly, bring your family and
friends to enjoy an evening exploring your local parks.
Friday, July 8 Caribou Ranch Open Space
Monday, July 11 Walker Ranch Open Space (meet at Meyers Homestead
Trailhead)
Tuesday, July 19 Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm (meet at
Stearns
Lake Trailhead)
Wednesday, July 27 Betasso Preserve
For more information or directions to a park, contact the Boulder County
Parks and Open Space Department at (303) 441-3899.
Rattlesnake!
Wednesday, July 6; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Heil Valley Ranch; north of Boulder on Hwy 36, west on Lefthand Canyon Dr.
to Geer Canyon Dr., follow signs to the group picnic shelter
Enjoy a moderate 1-mile evening hike at Heil Valley Ranch and learn about
this fascinating reptile, which can be found in the plains and foothills of
Boulder County. Volunteer naturalists will lead this hike and share
information about the western rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis), including
habitat, ecology, behavior, and how to be safe in rattlesnake country. We
will also visit a prairie dog town, one of the snake's preferred habitats.
Participants should bring water and wear closed-toe hiking shoes/boots.
I Sit Listening to the Wind: A Women's Encounter Within Herself and Nature
Saturday, July 9; 9:00am to 11:30am
Meeting location will be given to registered participants
Join volunteer naturalist Louise Alderson for a walk in nature. Using
passages from the book I Sit Listening to the Wind by Judith Duerk, you'll
experience the rhythm of nature with personal reflection and growth.
Participants should wear closed-toe walking/hiking shoes, bring drinking
water, and be prepared for a moderately strenuous 1-mile hike. For women of
all ages; register by calling (303) 441-3899 by Thursday, July 7.
Fish Hawks of Boulder County
Sunday, July 10; 9:00am to 10:30am
Lagerman Reservoir Open Space; located northeast of Boulder between North
63rd and North 75th Streets; take Prospect Road east from 63rd Street, or
Pike Road west from 75th Street to the reservoir
What hawk-like bird has a white head, eats fish, spends the summer and nests
in Boulder County, and is not a bald eagle? The answer could only be osprey.
Join volunteer naturalists to learn about and, hopefully, observe this
remarkable bird of prey. Ospreys, sometimes called "fish hawks," live almost
exclusively on fish, and are amazing to watch as they plummet from the skies
talon-first into shallow ponds and reservoirs, emerging dripping wet
clutching their wriggling prey. An osprey pair has nested on a platform at
Lagerman Reservoir in Boulder County for ten years and, with a little luck,
we may see adults and young looking for food and trying out young wings. We
will also keep our eyes out for other birds frequenting the area. Bring
water, sunscreen, a bird field guide, and binoculars if you have them.
Wildflowers of Caribou Ranch
Saturday, July 16; 10:00am to 12:30pm
Caribou Ranch Open Space; go north approximately 1.9 miles on Highway 72
from the Nederland traffic circle to County Road 126 (just past mile marker
34), then west on 126 approximately 1.2 miles to Caribou Ranch trailhead and
parking
Escape the summer heat and enjoy the wildflowers of Caribou Ranch, one of
our newest open space properties. We will hike about three easy miles
through the beautiful montane forests and meadows of Caribou Ranch,
identifying and learning about the wildflowers as we go. Participants should
wear comfortable closed-toe walking/hiking shoes and bring a rain poncho,
snack, and drinking water.
Full Moon Hike at Heil Valley Ranch
Thursday, July 21; 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Heil Valley Ranch; north of Boulder on Hwy 36, west on Lefthand Canyon Dr.
to Geer Canyon Dr., follow signs to group picnic shelter
Join Boulder County Parks and Open Space volunteer naturalists for an
evening of exploring Heil Valley Ranch under cover of darkness. We'll hike
about two miles roundtrip, on a moderate
trail, enjoying the starlight and the full moon, listening for night sounds,
and learning about some of the nocturnal habits of the critters that live
here. Bring water, closed-toe hiking shoes/boots, suitable clothing for the
weather, and your night vision.
A Hands-on Look at Nature
Saturday, July 23; 10:00am to Noon
Meeting location will be given to registered participants
Volunteer naturalists Pam Payne, Roy Whitacre and Bruce Rosenthal will share
a variety of crafts with children to help them explore and learn about
nature. This foothills park provides a beautiful backdrop for this fun
program, and families are encouraged to picnic and hike the trails after the
program. This creative workshop is for families with children ages 5-8 years
old. Please wear closed-toe shoes and a hat, and bring water and sunscreen.
Register by calling (303) 441-3899 by Thursday, July 21.
The Nature of Caribou Ranch
Sunday, July 24: 10:00am to Noon
Caribou Ranch Open Space; go north approximately 1.9 miles on Highway 72
from the Nederland traffic circle to County Road 126 (just past mile marker
34), then west on 126 approximately 1.2 miles to Caribou Ranch trailhead and
parking
Explore the new Caribou Ranch Open Space with volunteer naturalists Barbara
Werner and Marty Dick as we hike approximately 2 miles along the moderate De
Londe trail. Come ready to investigate the wildflowers, trees, birds and
evidence of wildlife on this unique property. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy
after the hike if you wish. You'll also need good closed-toe hiking
boots/shoes for rocky terrain, water, sun protection and clothes for
changing mountain weather conditions.
Senior Hike at Caribou Ranch Open Space
Thursday, July 28; 10 am to Noon
Caribou Ranch Open Space; go north approximately 1.9 miles on Highway 72
from the Nederland traffic circle to County Road 126 (just past mile marker
34), then west on 126 approximately 1.2 miles to Caribou Ranch trailhead and
parking
Senior citizens are invited to explore this new open space property and
learn about the history, wildlife, and current resource management projects
at Caribou Ranch. No registration is necessary. For more information, call
303-441-3899.
Walker Ranch Summer Days
Come up to the Walker Ranch Homestead to enjoy the lazy days of summer
(located 7 miles west of Boulder on Flagstaff Rd.). You are welcome to join
any or all of these public programs --bring your family and friends to learn
more about life on a ranch over 100 years ago!
Walker Ranch Homestead Tour
Thursday, July 14; 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Cultural history interpreter Alan Gardner will lead tours of the historic
Walker Ranch Homestead. He'll explain why James and Phoebe Walker settled
in the Boulder foothills, and how their family prospered there for nearly 60
years. You'll tour several of the historic buildings and learn more about
the family's large livestock barn, root cellar, blacksmith shop and log
house.
Leisure Time in the 1880s
Sunday, July 31; 10:00am to 2:00pm
Living on a ranch 100 years ago meant a lot of hard work. But there were
also times when families could relax, play games, and just enjoy each
other's company. Come up to the Walker Ranch Homestead to join the fun and
learn what it was like to relax and enjoy leisure pastimes back in the
1880s.
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