The City of Boulder has introduced a 3D art piece at Valmont City Park by artist Gregory Fields to educate visitors about rain gardens and local waterway health.

Colorado prepares for 2025 gray wolf releases with initiatives to reduce wildlife-livestock conflicts, including conflict minimization programs and the Colorado Range Rider training.

Boulder will temporarily close Cottonwood Trail next week for invasive tree removal, advising commuters to use alternative routes provided on OSMPTrails.org.

The City of Colorado Springs is starting the process to create a master plan for revitalizing Stratton Neighborhood Park, with a community event scheduled for feedback.

Centennial Cone Park closes from Dec 1 to end of January for hunting, except Mayhem Gulch area. Permits required for hunting. Park reopens Feb 1 for regular activities.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces a $50,000 grant to promote the "Born to Be Wild" license plate, funding gray wolf conflict mitigation and fostering coexistence between wildlife and humans.

The Christina State Wildlife Area near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is temporarily closed due to emergency stream bank erosion threatening a nearby residence.

The 2025 Boulder County Parks & Open Space calendars are on sale, featuring local natural scenes and historical areas, available online for $2 plus shipping.

Boulder Falls in Boulder Canyon is closed temporarily due to a rockslide and resulting trail damage, as noted by the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks department, to ensure visitor safety. No timeline for reopening has been provided.

The Colorado State Patrol advises drivers on how to avoid wildlife-related crashes, suggesting the use of high beams, staying in-lane, and slowing down when animals are near the road.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is planning the reintroduction of gray wolves by 2024-25 and is engaging with local officials on potential release areas and management strategies.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss various wildlife management topics, including big game hunting, proposed changes to mountain lion hunting, and fee adjustments during a hybrid meeting in Lamar on November 14-15.

Ryan Smith won the 2024 CPRA Parks Professional of the Year award for his work in Brighton, CO, including excellent park management and conservation efforts.