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Voices of Open Space
Boulder County Parks and Open Space
12 episodes
4 days ago
Welcome to the Boulder County Parks & Open Space Podcast — a storytelling series that explores the heart of our open spaces and the people who care for them. Through conversations with experts, volunteers, staff, authors, and community members, we shine a light on the work of conservation, sustainability, and community stewardship. Each episode brings to life the values, challenges, and triumphs behind preserving and managing our public lands while fostering deeper connections between people and place.
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Welcome to the Boulder County Parks & Open Space Podcast — a storytelling series that explores the heart of our open spaces and the people who care for them. Through conversations with experts, volunteers, staff, authors, and community members, we shine a light on the work of conservation, sustainability, and community stewardship. Each episode brings to life the values, challenges, and triumphs behind preserving and managing our public lands while fostering deeper connections between people and place.
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The Origin Story
Voices of Open Space
43 minutes 21 seconds
5 months ago
The Origin Story

🎙️ Episode Title: The Origin Story

Episode Description: Welcome to the debut episode of Voices of Open Space, celebrating 50 years of Boulder County Parks & Open Space. Melissa and Tina, longtime colleagues, take listeners on a journey through the landscapes, legacies, and bold vision that launched one of the most renowned open space programs in the country. From mountain peaks to agricultural plains, discover how leadership, local action, and community values shaped the open spaces we cherish today.


📌 Show Notes:

In this episode:

  • Boulder County’s unique geography and ecological diversity
  • What “open space” means—and why it matters
  • Key moments in open space history, from the 1960s to the 1990s:
    • The Blue Line
    • The Comprehensive Plan
    • Founding of the Parks & Open Space Department (1975)
    • The pivotal 1993 sales tax vote
  • Reflections from Melissa and Tina’s decades in real estate and planning
  • Acknowledging Indigenous communities and the legacy of colonization
  • Visionary leaders like Ron Stewart and Carolyn Holmberg
  • Early landmark acquisitions: Betasso Preserve, Rock Creek Farm, Walden Ponds
  • The 50th anniversary theme: Rooted and Reaching


Mentioned in this episode: ⁠

Boulder County Open Space 50th Anniversary⁠⁠

Boulder County Comprehensive Plan

Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee

Boulder County Parks & Open Space, Parks and Trails webpage


Coming up in future episodes:

  • What Makes Us Unique
  • Innovations in Open Space
  • Volunteer Programs: The Heart of Our Mission
  • The Values That Shape Our Work
  • Conservation Easements
  • What it takes to manage 107,000+ acres of public land


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Voices of Open Space
Welcome to the Boulder County Parks & Open Space Podcast — a storytelling series that explores the heart of our open spaces and the people who care for them. Through conversations with experts, volunteers, staff, authors, and community members, we shine a light on the work of conservation, sustainability, and community stewardship. Each episode brings to life the values, challenges, and triumphs behind preserving and managing our public lands while fostering deeper connections between people and place.