Dear COSA Colleagues, Why, how, and with whom we make and communicate decisions are changing (for the better). In the last three years, has your open space organization completed a planning process that dramatically improved how your team fulfills its mission? We are looking for the best of the best systemwide planning documents. These may […]

Happy Friday everyone – The COSA steering committee is looking forward to seeing you at the COSA conference at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Vail from Oct 11th – 13th, and exploring topics together related to this year’s theme – “Expect the Unexpected: Building Resilience to Adapt to Change.” We are a mere two weeks […]

Recreation Program Assistant – FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY OPENING DATE: April 28, 2021 CLOSING DATE: May 12, 2021 by 11:59 pm MST Do you take pride in helping people enjoy the outdoors as much as you do? Do you love long drives exploring the Western Slope? Are you always looking for your next chance to get outside? […]

Recreation Program Assistant – FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY OPENING DATE: April 28, 2021 CLOSING DATE: May 12, 2021 by 11:59 pm MST Do you take pride in helping people enjoy the outdoors as much as you do? Do you love long drives exploring the Western Slope? Are you always looking for your next chance to get outside? […]

Preparing for the future ties in to educating youth about the people, places, and planet we all cherish and depend on. Join our upcoming training for tools and inspiration. https://coloradoplt.org/trainings/ Danielle Ardrey Conservation & Youth Education Specialist Colorado State Forest Service 970-732-0569 5060 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-5060 danielle.ardrey csfs.colostate.edu Facebook YouTube The mission […]

For those of you who would like to know more about the basics of native plant gardening, the upcoming webinar may be for you! Check it out! CoNPS Webinar: Native Plant Gardening Basics Saturday, May 1, 2021; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Presenter: Jennifer Bousselot, PhD Discover the basics of native plant gardening, including plant […]

Please share with anyone who might be interested in sponsoring the conference this fall! Thank you! Expect the Unexpected: Building Resilience to Adapt to Change Vail, October 11-13, 2021 Dear Open Space Friends, Supporters and Sponsors, Last year was a year unlike any; it is now time to shift into our new normal! Come join […]

Greetings, Do any of you have tips for identifying Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum) prior to seed formation? I’m hoping the leaf structure has some unique characteristics. We are trying to identify the focus area for Foxtail Barely mitigation efforts, while the grasses are just coming up. We need a way to distinguish between the Foxtail […]

Hey all, Hoping to update our goat contractor list. Can you please share this information for Front Range companies? Thanks, Joy Joy P. Master Natural Lands Program Coordinator (pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers) What’s This? Natural Lands Team Line: 303-413-7261 masterj Boulder Parks & Recreation 3198 Broadway | Boulder, CO 80304 www.boulderparks-rec.org

Southwest Conservation Corps and the Santa Fe National Forest are looking to run COVID Response crews to help keep up with increased visitation during the pandemic. Application are accepted on a rolling basis, apply today!! Position: Santa Fe National Forest Covid Response Team – Crew Member Dates: May 17, 2021 – October, 2021 Status: Seasonal, […]