COSA Conference – Colorado Open Space Alliance

Due to our concern for your health and safety amid the pandemic, the COSA Steering Committee has made the difficult decision to reschedule the fall 2020 conference to 2021. Mark your calendars for October 11-13, 2021 at the beautiful Grand Hyatt in Vail.

Webinar with Nina Simon
Fall 2020

In place of the conference this fall, we’re hard at work planning a fantastic webinar with keynote speaker Nina Simon. Nina is author of the best-selling books "The Participatory Museum" and "The Art of Relevance" and is the CEO of OF/BY/FOR ALL, a global nonprofit that creates digital tools to help civic and cultural organizations become more inclusive, relevant, and sustainable. At this moment in history, we all know that relevance is more urgent than ever.

Stay tuned for more details.

Sponsors Needed

COSA is seeking sponsors for the event. If you or your organization would like to contribute, please see the Sponsorship page.

Colorado Open Space Alliance Conference
Fall 2021

October 11-13, 2021
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Vail, Colorado

Past Conferences

2019 Conference Materials
2018 Conference Materials
2017 Conference Materials

Keynote Speakers

Nina Simon
Nina is author of the best-selling books "The Participatory Museum" and "The Art of Relevance."
Learn more about Nina →

Lori Weigel
Lori is the Principal of New Bridge Strategy, a research firm based in Colorado.
Learn more about Lori→

Agenda & Session Presentation Files

Conference Agenda
Creating a Collaborative Future for Open Space Rangers
Developing a Resiliency Framework for Jefferson County Open Space: Meeting the Mission by Managing for Future Uncertainty
Filling the Ranger Void: How small agencies can provide vital services without a ranger program
Goldsmith Gulch: Using Contemporary Design to Restore a Healthy Channel
Nature Play Design Guidelines

Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2018 conference is now open!

Conference Schedule
Scholarship Application

Now Accepting Session Proposals

COSA is now accepting session proposals for the 2019 Conference. This is a great opportunity for you to present to other open space professionals throughout the state.

In keeping with this year's theme, sessions that focus on lessons learned, stories of inspiration and success, and innovative forward thinking topics are encouraged.

The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, April 26.

Session Proposals