Voices of Open Space

Park Bench Banter: Eva Lark with Bruno Pachuca-Osornio: The creativity, craft, and people behind the signs that guide our way

What does it take to create the signs that welcome you, guide you, and help you find your way across Boulder County’s open spaces? In this episode of Park Bench Banter,

Tale Feathers: Summer 2026 - Birds, Dinosaurs & Seeing Nature Through a Child’s Eyes

What happens when you experience the world of birds through the eyes of a five-year-old? In this special summer edition of Tale Feathers, host Eva Lark welcomes the podc

Park Bench Banter | Jo Daloisio: Trail Work, Volunteer Spirit, and a Whole Lot of Heart

Trail Work, Volunteer Spirit, and a Whole Lot of Heart What does it take to keep Boulder County's trails safe, sustainable, and enjoyable for everyone? In this fun and

Raising a Generation of Nature Lovers: The Jeff & Paige Story

For more than 20 years, Jeff & Paige have been helping children discover the wonder of nature through music, storytelling, science, and play. In this episode of Voices of

Park Bench Banter — Eva Lark with Shursteen Sharpe

What does it mean to stop a problem before it starts? In this episode of Park Bench Banter, host Eva Lark sits down with Shursteen Sharpe, Early Detection and Rapid Resp

Wildfire Mitigation: Living with Fire in a Changing Landscape

Wildfire has always been part of Colorado’s landscape, but the way we experience it is changing. In this episode, host Sarah Quiroga speaks with David Garcia, Water Reso

Two Directors, Two Eras: Stewards of the Land Reflect on Leadership, Legacy, and Care for Our Shared Landscape

In Two Directors, Two Eras, recorded late last year, host Tina Nielsen sits down with former directors Ron Stewart and Therese Glowacki for a thoughtful and deeply person

Tale Feathers: Winter 2026

In this winter episode of Tale Feathers, host Eva Lark explores the joy of birding in every form, from “yard lists” to big community bird walks, and how paying attention

OSCAR: Amplifying the Power of Nature for a Sustainable, Just, and Resilient Boulder County

Sustainability, climate action, and resilience are more than buzzwords in Boulder County. They are a shared commitment and a roadmap for what comes next. In this episode

Turning the Pages Together: Boulder Bookstore’s Legacy & Top Books of 2025

What makes an independent bookstore thrive for over 50 years? Step into one of Boulder’s most beloved cultural landmarks. In this episode of Voices of Open Space, host E

Tale Feathers: Fall 2025

Did you know cormorants can dive over 100 feet underwater? Or that the Christmas Bird Count has been going strong for 125+ years? In this second episode of Tale Feathers

Plant Blindness

Have you ever heard of the phenomenon called plant blindness? Most people haven’t—and yet it shapes the way we understand nature, conservation, and even our own backyard.

Leaders in the Making: Inside the Left Hand Outdoor Challenge

This episode takes you inside the Left Hand Outdoor Challenge (LHOC) — a free outdoor leadership and community engagement program designed for Boulder County high school

One Thing Leads to Another: The Legacy of Ann Cooper, Volunteer Naturalist

Among the many who have helped shape Boulder County Parks & Open Space’s fifty-year journey stands Ann Cooper—a volunteer naturalist, educator, and writer who has dedicat

The Values That Shape Our Work - Part 3

In the values series finale, host Elisabeth Rios-Brooks gathers Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff to explore our last two guiding values. For Inclusion, she speaks

The Hidden Work of Park Management

Resident Ranger Kevin Grady joins host Melissa Arnold to reveal what park management really looks like, well beyond recreation. Hear his mountain lion encounter, how staf

Tale Feathers: Summer 2025

In this debut episode of the Tale Feathers mini-series, Eva Lark takes flight into a heartfelt and wonder-filled journey through the birds and birding joys of summer 2025

The Values That Shape Our Work - Part 2

The Values That Shape Our Work – Part 2 In the second part of our three-part series, host Elisabeth Rios-Brooks explores three more of the seven guiding values at Boulde

Rooted in Service: The Story of Our Volunteers

From leading nature hikes in the 1970s to restoring flood-damaged landscapes and preserving cultural heritage, volunteers have been at the heart of Boulder County Parks &

What Is a Conservation Easement, and Why Does It Matter?

Ever wonder why there are miles of open farmland, wildlife corridors, and protected views along your commute through Boulder County? Those scenic stretches may not be an