Boulder County Parks & Open Space

Drop by anytime during the open house to go inside the historic schoolhouse where students studied and played from 1880 to the World War II era. Volunteers will be on hand to share the school’s history and restoration with visitors. If time allows, you can take part in a game or a spelling bee.

Altona School Open Houses
Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m-2 p.m.
Altona Schoolhouse at Heil Valley Ranch Open Space (park at the Corral Trailhead at Heil Valley Ranch and hike 10 minutes on Schoolhouse Loop to the Altona School)

Celebrate summer evenings at the Agricultural Heritage Center! This summer, enjoy this rare opportunity for extended hours until 8:30 p.m. Perfect for sunset photos, relaxed exploration, and family time in a scenic heritage setting.

Sunset at the Farm – Extended Hours
Saturday, June 13, 5-8:30 p.m.
Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Highway 66, Longmont

Register at: boco.org/sunsetatthefarm

Volunteer naturalists will guide your journey with ideas, some direction, and an opportunity to practice various skills. Through a series of five programs, we will explore basic sketching principles to make your experience unique and fun-filled.

Art in the Parks: Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat
Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat
Adults (18 & Older)

Registration Link: boco.org/ArtInThePark

Boulder County Parks & Open Space was honored to participate in this year’s Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month awards ceremony hosted by the Boulder Heritage Roundtable.

Elisabeth Rios-Brooks, Parks & Open Space Cultural Resource Program Coordinator, presented Local History & Preservation Honor Awards to the student researchers involved in the Boulder County Latine & Chicano Historic Context Project and the team behind Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History for their work documenting and elevating underrepresented histories in our communities.

Their work helps create a more complete and inclusive historical record by elevating stories, places, and perspectives that have too often been overlooked. Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients and thank you to everyone working to preserve and share our community’s diverse histories.

Museum of Boulder, Historic Boulder, Inc., Boulder Public Library, City of Boulder Colorado Government, Boulder County Government, Town of Superior, Colorado - Government, Niwot Colorado, Rooted Pathways Leadership, LLC

Happy June: Upcoming Events
Learn more & register at boco.org/Programs.

Explore the habitats and behaviors of ravens and wolves; two highly intelligent animals known for their complex social lives and vicious reputations. Both species are native to Colorado, though wolves were largely absent from the state from the 1940s until 2023. Join us to learn how these animals thrive amongst themselves, with each other, and within the greater ecosystem. The program starts with examples of mounts, pelts, sounds, and s**t, followed by a 1.5-mile hike with stops to observe and discuss habitats and behaviors.

Ravens and Wolves: Vilified, Revered, and Fascinating
Saturday, June 6, 10-11:30 a.m.
Betasso Preserve
All Ages Welcome

Register at: boco.org/RavensandWolves

Children ages 3-6 will love to visit the farm to learn about animals, plants, and agricultural life. The Chicken and the Egg introduces kids to all the cool things about chickens and eggs while being surrounded by our own farm flock. All programs include a short story time, hands-on activities, and a take-home craft. Afterwards, explore the farm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fun On the Farm: The Chicken and the Egg
Friday, June 12, 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Highway 66, Longmont

Register at: boco.org/TheChickenAndTheEgg

Join volunteer naturalists for a slideshow program to kick off the wildflower season! You’ll learn about the diversity of wildflowers in Boulder County from the plains to the alpine, where and when to look for them, and some interesting stories about some of our native plants.

Wildflowers of Boulder County
Thursday, June 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
Lyons Community Library, 451 4th Ave., Lyons
All Ages Welcome

Register at: boco.org/WildflowersOfBoulderCounty