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The City of Boulder today announced that it will hold two community meetings to gather public input as part of a national search for its director of Open Space and Mountain Parks. “A key priority in this search is to … Continue reading →

FEBRUARY 11, 2015 National Forest Trail Bill Introduced On February 10, 2015, Congresswomen Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Tim Walz (D-MN) re-introduced the National Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act of 2015 (H.R.845).  The bill would direct the Forest Service to take … Continue reading →

As part of the City of Boulder’s efforts to protect sensitive wildlife habitats, the Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) will institute seasonal raptor closures on Sunday, Feb. 1. These closures, which protect peregrine falcons, prairie falcons and golden … Continue reading →

The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department has temporarily closed numerous trails and trailheads because of muddy trail conditions. OSMP has closed the Marshall Mesa, Greenbelt Plateau and Flatirons Vista trailheads, along with access points in … Continue reading →

Photo Credit: Rocky Mountain Joe It’s not over! Last month more than 35 people spoke at the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) meeting, with 29 speakers in favor of keeping trails open on the Joder Ranch, with parking. That … Continue reading →

Please come to the next meeting of the Open Space Board of Trustees and speak in support of opening this wonderful property with more trails! Wednesday December 10, 2014 Boulder City Council Chambers (Municipal Building) Broadway & Canyon, 2nd Floor … Continue reading →

  October 16, 2014.  BATCO Board Member Chris Morrison receives a photo acknowledging our volunteer support on Boulder County Parks & Open Space trail projects. BATCO has received this recognition annually since 2008, the inception of the BCPOS Stewardship Program.