Posts tagged Chautauqua Ranger Cottage
Boulder Green Mountain Lodge to host grand re-opening July 21
Jul 15th
Green Mountain Lodge to host grand re-opening July 21
The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) invites you to the Grand Re-Opening of the historic Green Mountain Lodge on Thursday, July 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Green Mountain Lodge is located at the terminus of the Ranger, Long and Gregory Canyon trails near Realization Point on Flagstaff Road, 3.4 miles up from Baseline. Refreshments will be provided.
Green Mountain Lodge was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), an agency which was part of the New Deal during the Great Depression. The rustic Lodge was built for the use of the people of the community of Boulder. It features two fireplaces and a patio, and the interior is lined with historic ‘graffitti’ left by visitors through the years. The Lodge was closed due to disrepair a number of years ago, but has recently been restored. After the July 21st Grand Re-Opening, it will be available for rental along with other OSMP facilities, such as the Halfway House.
Parking is limited at Realization Point, so for visitors who would prefer not to drive, OSMP is offering a hike between the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and the Lodge. The strenuous yet refreshing hike is approximately 2 miles (one way) and will leave the Ranger Cottage at 2 p.m. Hikers will travel up the historic Gregory Canyon Trail to the Lodge. Along the way we will admire the natural beauty while learning about the history of the area, arriving at the lodge at 4 pm. Hikers are asked to be prepared for unpredictable Colorado weather (hat, sunscreen, jacket and plenty of water). For more information, call Julie Johnson at 720-564-2012"
City events celebrate National Kids to Parks Day Boulder
May 20th
The City of Boulder’s Parks and Recreation and Open Space and Mountain Parks departments will host four events over the weekend as part of National Kids to Parks Day on May 21. National Kids to Parks Day is run by the National Park Trust, and is designed to support First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Outside! campaign and the Interior Department’s Youth in the Great Outdoors initiative.
City of Boulder events include:
● OSMP: Hiking as a Family: Saturday, May 21, 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Naturalists Jennelle Freeston and Debora Martin will share ideas on the importance of getting kids outdoors this summer and beyond. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and be prepared for an easy hike around the trails.
● Parks and Recreation: FREE Tennis Day: Saturday, May 21, 1 to 3 p.m. – Join Parks and Recreation for Let’s Move: Kids in the Park Tennis at the newly refurbished East Boulder Tennis Courts, 5660 Sioux Drive. Kids and adults are welcome to join us for FREE tennis games, prizes, demos and more!
● OSMP: Bird Watching for Kids (ages 6+): Saturday, May 21, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Naturalist Dave Sutherland leads this bird exploration on Enchanted Mesa to show kids the basics: how to “spot” birds by ear, how to use a bird’s color and behavior to identify it, and how to use a field guide. Meet at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage.
● OSMP: Nature for Kids & Parents (ages 6+): Sunday, May 22, 1 to 3 p.m. – Take a journey to May’s Point with Early Childhood Educator/Volunteer Naturalist, Debora Martin, to explore special places in nature, and use an Explorer’s Guide with fun activities to share. Meet at the Flagstaff Nature Center at the summit of Flagstaff Mountain.
