Upcoming Nature Hikes & Programs

The Wabi Sabi of White Rocks

Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | 09:30 AM |

Experience the wonders of White Rocks through the lens of wabi sabi, the Zen Buddhist esthetic that finds contentment and pleasure in “the transient nature of earthly things.” Identify cycles of growth and decay in the geology, biology, and evolu...

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Vibes and Vistas: A Night of Homegrown Melodies

Thursday, September 05, 2024 | 06:00 PM | Flagstaff Sunrise Amphitheater

Enjoy an evening of nature-inspired tunes by local artists at the Flagstaff Amphitheater. This rustic and cozy outdoor spot has wheelchair accessible stone seating and is the perfect place to kick back and soak in some music under the stars. Remem...

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Sunrise Yoga: The Power of Connection

Saturday, September 07, 2024 | 08:00 AM | Flagstaff Sunrise Amphitheater

Join local certified yoga teacher Maddie Tyo for a free Vinyasa Yoga session, where we'll harmonize movement and breath to flow from one pose to the next in one of the best sunrise spots in Boulder. This all-levels class will utilize the power of ...

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StoryTime: Tales with Tails (KIDS Ages 3-6)

Sunday, September 08, 2024 | 09:00 AM | South Boulder Creek Trail - Marshall Rd.

How do you find a fox? What do you if you wake a skunk? We’ll explore these questions and more in a Storytime time focused on local animals. Children will have the chance to spy tracks and other signs left by our wild neighbors and to color and de...

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Outdoor Field Sketching (Older Adults 65+)

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 08:45 AM | Bobolink - E. Boulder Community Center Access

Learn to look closely at the natural world and learn basic techniques of outdoor field sketching. Hiking distance is 1/2 mile total. Basic materials are provided. Participants may also bring optional materials of a small sketchbook, pencils, colo...

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Invasive Species Insider!

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 05:00 PM | Enchanted Mesa

Curious about the unexpected greenery sprouting from sidewalk cracks and forgotten corners? Ever wonder how these resilient plants found their way here—by design or by chance? Join an OSMP naturalist for a captivating hike as we explore the overlo...

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The Harvest Moon

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 07:00 PM | Boulder Valley Ranch

Join OSMP naturalist Ellen on an easy going full moon hike to experience the magic and mystery of being outdoors at night. We’ll listen for great horned owls and coyotes, and try to spot bats and other of OSMP’s amazing nocturnal residents. Bring ...

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Escape to White Rocks

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 08:00 AM | White Rocks/Weiser

Sculpted by millions of years of geologic activity, Boulder's White Rocks have been honed into a dynamic and unusually rich landscape, home to myriad plants and animals of exceptional local rarity. Enjoy a slow and meandering exploration of this u...

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Recovery and Wellness Series: Conscious Reconnection on the Farm

Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 09:00 AM | Other OSMP Location

A program geared towards those in recovery, join us for a morning at Light Root Community farm - a regenerative, draft-horse powered farm and dairy located on 60 acres of Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) farmland in Boulder, CO. Join OSMP sta...

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Out in Nature: Crafting in the Wild (LGBTQIA+)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 01:00 PM |

Have a craft project that's been gathering dust in a forgotten corner? Why not bring it to life under the open sky, surrounded by community? Join us outdoors, where you can connect with new friends and the land in a stunning setting. This event is...

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Trail Challenge Series: The Forks of Shanahan (Moderate)

Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 08:30 AM | Shanahan Ridge / Lehigh

The City of Boulder boasts over 46,000 acres of breathtaking Open Space, crisscrossed by 177 designated trails that stretch across 160 miles. Ready to take on the challenge of hiking them all? Take on OSMP’s Trails Challenge and start checking tra...

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La evolución de la danza latinoamericana y caribeña/The evolution of Latin American-Caribbean dance

Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 02:30 PM | Flagstaff Sunrise Amphitheater

A través de la música, la danza y la palabra hablada, nuestro artista invitado, Jesús David Muñoz, explorará cómo la dolorosa travesía migratoria de África a las Américas evolucionó, con el tiempo, para darnos el baile alegre y variado lenguaje...

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Recovery and Wellness Series: Sunset over the Divide

Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 06:00 PM | Flagstaff Summit West

Geared towards those in recovery, join Open Space and Mountain Parks, recovery coach Brian Klink, and recovery veteran Jim Veraldi from Boulder Community Health for an evening strengthening our community and a connection to life around us. Weather...

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Fishin' Fun! (KIDS- All Ages)

Sunday, September 29, 2024 | 09:00 AM | Sawhill Ponds

Kids enjoy learning to fish with OSMP ranger Nate and angler extraordinaire Vijay. This program is best for children who have never been fishing or have limited fishing experience. Equipment and bait will be available, but feel free to bring your ...

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A Nature Play Date: Cottonwood Wonderlands! (KIDS- All Ages)

Monday, September 30, 2024 | 09:30 AM | South Boulder Creek

Come explore a cottonwood wonderland with new friends! Play Dates offer an opportunity for kids and their parents to have unstructured time in nature. From logs to climb on to bugs to catch, South Boulder Creek West provides an oasis for tiny exp...

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