Upcoming Nature Hikes & Programs

Trail Challenge Series: The Trails of Flagstaff Summit (DIFFICULT)

Sunday, July 28, 2024 | 08:30 AM | Flagstaff Summit East

The City of Boulder has over 46,000 acres of Open Space with 177 designated trails covering around 155 miles. Create a challenge for yourself and join us to find out about OSMP’s Trails Challenge and check a couple trails off the list. We'll explo...

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Out in Nature: Potluck Picnic (LGBTQIA+)

Sunday, July 28, 2024 | 03:30 PM |

Come enjoy a relaxed picnic among community. The meeting place is nice and shady as well as wheelchair accessible and close to a (hopefully running at the time) creek! Bring your favorite dish to share and bring a list of ingredients so we can mak...

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Wildlife Ecology with Youth Rangers (KIDS 6-12)

Thursday, August 01, 2024 | 09:00 AM | Flagstaff Nature Center

Did you know Open Space and Mountain Parks has 5 different diverse ecosystems? Each of these ecosystems plays a vital role in the open space in Boulder. Join OSMP Rangers & Youth Rangers for a short nature walk (under 1.5 miles) exploring OSMP’s d...

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Sunrise Yoga: The Power of Connection

Saturday, August 03, 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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A Nature Play Date (KIDS- All Ages)

Sunday, August 04, 2024 | 09:30 AM | Teller Farm South

Come hang out under the cottonwood trees to see all the joy and exploration that they can provide! Play Dates offer an opportunity for kids and their parents to have unstructured time in nature. OSMP staff will be on hand to guide the experience w...

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Recovery and Wellness Series: Conscious Reconnection on the Farm

Saturday, August 10, 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: Mushroom Fairies and Moss Goblins (LGBTQIA+)

Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 10:00 AM |

Bring out your inner goblin with naturalist Basil as we explore the glorious moss of cool green Long Canyon. Join for a discussion of mushrooms, moos, lichen, and other small odds and ends of the forest floor. Participants are encouraged to dress ...

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A Trail Less Traveled: Social Hike on the Tenderfoot/Chapman Loop

Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM | Realization Point

Boulder’s Open Space is so much more than Chautauqua! Join OSMP naturalist Ellen for a moderate hike on one of OSMP’s less-traveled but more-stunning trails. This hike will reward us with scenic vistas, wildflowers, hummingbirds, and history. Mee...

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StoryTime: Buggy Buddies! (KIDS Ages 3-6)

Sunday, August 18, 2024 | 09:30 AM | Enchanted Mesa

Let’s go on a teeny tiny safari together! Join us for stories all about bugs, a hike, and then the worlds smallest bioblitz with special guest: Professor Buggo Fancypants! Please bring water, sunscreen, and snacks to keep you comfortable. StoryTi...

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Sunrise Yoga: The Power of Connection

Saturday, August 24, 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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Recovery and Wellness Series: Sunset over the Divide

Saturday, August 24, 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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Touch-a-Wildland Fire Truck

Sunday, August 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM | Cherryvale

Come explore Boulder Fire’s Wildland firefighting truck! This is a great opportunity to meet the people who fight wildfires and investigate all the gear involved with fighting wildfire. Along with looking inside, there will be lots of activities r...

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