Colorado Pollinator Summit Nov. 1 at CU Boulder
Not everything we post is about Jefferson County Open Space. For instance, the 2019 Pollinator Summit is an event you may want to check out if you have an interest […]
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Entries by Vicky Gits
Class-1 e-bikes allowed at Open Space Parks
After one year on a trial basis, Jeffco Open Space revealed Oct. 23 that some power-assisted bicycles would be allowed on all trails, according to a report in the Evergreen Canyon Courier.
U.S. legislators propose to save 400,000 acres in Colorado
Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Joe Neguse, both Democrats, jointly plan to propose legislation to preserve 400,000 acres, including 29,000 in the area around Camp Hale.
Elk Meadow restoration to cost about $450,000
As phase two of the project is about to begin, the cost to restore the former Elk Meadow Dog Off Leash Area is projected to be about $450,000 as revealed in the Canyon Courier Oct. 31.
Permanent fire ban in effect in Open Space parks
Due to the difficulty of enforcing bans and the increasing threat of wildfire, Jeffco Open Space officials decided to implement a ban on open flames in the Open Space […]
In Plein Sight® in Mile High on the Cheap
See the article, “Live Painting Across Jeffco” in Mile High on the Cheap. “There’s little doubt that Jefferson County has some beautiful spaces. Now artists will paint within […]
Stapleton Scoop connects with In Plein Sight®
Denver’s Stapleton Scoop featured PLAN Jeffco’s In Plein Sight over the weekend on their Facebook Page. For details go to Facebook.com/StapletonScoop
Check out full-page story in Castle Pines Connection
The Castle Pines Connection in Douglas County has a one-page feature in their September issue at the following link: http://newspaper.castlepinesconnection.com/2018/sep/mobile/index.html#p=15
Women conquering barriers – Bold Betties, Title Nine and Team Evergreen
Lise Aangeenbrug, Jennifer Barbour Alexia O’Connor How women can identify and reduce the traditional barriers to women’s full participation in outdoor sports was the theme of “Celebrating Visionary Women,” part […]
Possible bike link from town of Morrison to Red Rocks
Mountain bikers are working with Jeffco Open Space to create a trail link between Morrison, Red Rocks and Matthews/Winters Park.
