Leaving Only Footsteps? Think Again!
So you think you’re only leaving footsteps when you’re out in the wild? Think again after reading this opinion article in the February 13, 2015 New York Times by Christopher […]
Author Archive for: Michelle Poolet
Entries by Michelle Poolet
Rocky Flats Burn Delayed
The public outcry raised by the proposed burn at Rocky Flats has given the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service pause; the burn has been delayed. “We have heard concerns from […]
JCOS Working with Arvada to Develop Public Shooting Range
Jeffco Open Space is working with the city of Arvada in hopes of creating a county shooting range on property owned by the municipality. The Arvada site was designated as […]
Wrangler’s Run at White Ranch Park Reopens
News release from Thea Rock, JCOS Communications Manager, tr***@je****.us or 303-271-5902 Wrangler’s Run at White Ranch Park will reopen to recreation by the end of the day on Tuesday, February […]
Jeffco Open Space asked to buy Journey Ranch by Conifer Area Council
From the Canyon Courier, Feb 10th 2015 by Gabrielle Porter “The Conifer Area Council has asked Jeffco Open Space to consider buying the 45-acre ranch owned by the […]
Climbing Closure in Clear Creek Canyon Park for Raptor Resource Protection
Beginning February 15, 2015, Jeffco Open Space will implement a climbing closure in Clear Creek Canyon Park. Four crags and 12 routes used for climbing in Clear Creek Canyon Park […]
Land Trust Protects Two Mountain Properties
…by Vicky Gits Mountain Area Land Trust of Evergreen announced Jan. 6 it had closed a conservation easement on an 80-acre property near Divide in Teller County. Conserving this private property […]
Jeffco Open Space Volunteer Recruitment Fair
From observing wildlife and assisting visitors to bringing history to life, volunteers find many ways to contribute to Jeffco Open Space. Learn about all the opportunities by dropping in at […]
Hickenlooper calls for Bike Health campaign, trail system and new “recreational crown jewels”
By Vicky Gits Jan. 15: In the State of the State address, Gov. John Hickenlooper spoke at length on the economy and legislation and reserved a few paragraphs for his […]
MALT Strikes Again, Conserves 71 Acres near Bailey
Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) has closed on a Conservation Easement on a beautiful 71 acre property near Bailey. The property has breathtaking mountain and river views and includes a half-mile […]
