What have you been using/seeing? I can create a spreadsheet and share with those interested. Lisa Dierauf

Hello All, We are living in interesting times. But just because many of us are working from home, it doesn’t mean we have to lose our community connections. Join other informal education community members from across the Colorado for a virtual gathering. Make new connections and say hello to old friends even during this time […]

Looking for a great opportunity for your teen this summer ? TEENS Inc TeamWorks Crews are now hiring youth crew members for the 2020 season! TeamWorks is a conservation based summer employment program for teens ages 16 – 20 around the Front Range. Crew members who work with us have the opportunity to learn valuable […]

Dear COSA Friends and Colleagues: I am a Board Member of the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP), a national organization that promotes, advances, and serves outdoor recreation professionals in research, planning, management and policy development. SORP offers regular webinars (free for members, small fee for non-members), and members are able to view past webinars […]

Hello COSA Friends, In the midst of navigating COVID 19, we offer our annual report as a distraction and/or for the good of the cause. We went to a 2-page infographic format this year, hope you enjoy it. Thanks, Zoe Zoë Shark Pronouns: she/her/hers (What’s this?) City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department Public Engagement […]

COSA Community, Do you have open space, natural resource management, or conservation expertise you’d like to share? We are seeking presentations for the 2020 COSA conference, themed “Community Conservation: Keeping it Relevant.” This year’s conference will be heldSeptember 21-23, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1300 Westhaven Dr. in Vail, Colorado. We are proud to present […]

As the Natural Resources Supervisor you will plan, organize, and supervise the professional management and stewardship of natural resources on Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) properties. You will assign, coordinate, and direct all Natural Resources Management activities and programs, including forest management, prescribed fire, ecological restoration, weed and pest management, and wildlife management. You will […]

Hello Everyone, I’m searching for local governmental policies or resources for biosolid applications on open space land. Information on local biosolid projects, departmental SOPs, adopted BMPs, success stories, failures, and advice is welcomed. Thanks!

Hello COSA, The Friends of the Dillon Ranger District (FDRD) is now hiring a Seasonal Youth Programs Coordinator in Summit County, Colorado. This position is responsible for planning and implementing youth stewardship and environmental education programs on the Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest. This position will also assist other FDRD staff […]

COSA Community, Do you have open space, natural resource management, or conservation expertise you’d like to share? We are seeking presentations for the 2020 COSA conference, themed “Community Conservation: Keeping it Relevant.” This year’s conference will be heldSeptember 21-23, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1300 Westhaven Dr. in Vail, Colorado. We are proud to present […]