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Download these materials from OSMP for your own enrichment and enjoyment, and to promote understanding of our natural world. Please acknowledge the authors if you reproduce, cite or quote any of our materials. Boulder sales tax revenue pays for this web page. Shop in Boulder to support the continued development of these materials.

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Geology

Illustrated Geology Tour for NCAR area 1.49 Mb - A detailed point by point tour along the NCAR trail telling the stories of many exposed rock layers, by Dr. Emmett Evanoff and Dr. Sue Hirschfeld.

Illustrated Geology Tour for Marshall Mesa 1.04 Mb - A guided tour into geologic and cultural history along the Marshall Mesa trail by Dr. Sue Hirschfeld and Peter Stevens.

Illustrated Geology Tour for the Old Kiln Trail 3.40 Mb - Explore the pre-history of the Old Kiln trail (off Lee Hill Road) with this guide by Dr. Sue Hirschfeld.

 Sedimentary Rock Layers of the Boulder area 1.38 Mb- A lovely graphic by Dr. Emmett Evanoff.

 Doudy Draw Self-guided Field Trip 3.15 Mb - A geological field trip around the Doudy Draw / Springbrook Loop area by Raymond Bridge.

 Story in the Rocks - the Geology of Boulder and OSMP 1.01 Mb- a downloadable booklet that describes the last 1.7 billion years of Boulder's geology

Local History

 History of the Blue Line Amendment and Purchase of Enchanted Mesa 132.02 Kb - This detailed report by history intern Cailyn Plantico is a fun read - and explores events in the late 1950s and early 1960s that laid the groundwork for today's Open Space program.

 History of the Boulder Mountain Parks 4.14 Mb - A detailed narrative by Mary Reilly-McNellan of the city's early  land conservation efforts, starting with the Chautauqua purchase of 1898 and continuing through the acquisition of Boulder's mountain backdrop.

OSMP staff have researched and prepared a number of hikes to introduce you to the rich history of the land. Put on your hiking shoes and go see for yourself!

Chautauqua Cultural History Self-guided Hike

Flagstaff Mountain Cultural History Self-guided Hike

Goshawk Ridge Cultural History Self-guided Hike

Doudy Draw Cultural History Self-guided Hike

South Mesa Trail Cultural History Self-guided Hike

 Walking through History on Marshall Mesa illustrated brochure 3.8 Mb

Education and Interpretation

Be a Great Interpreter! 426.37 Kb - a training handout on the art of interpretation, for all teachers and naturalists

Making Geology Fun 237.05 Kb - A sampling of hands-on activities to teach geology with a smile.

Common Ground Curriculum Guide 630.85 Kb - An activity guide for developing your sense of place.

Ecosystem Games 214.29 Kb - Using fun and games to teach ecological principles.

Fire: A Burning Issue 60.74 Kb - A selection of hands-on activities to illustrate the helpful and hurtful aspects of wildland fires.

Skullduggery 63.22 Kb - A handout for educators that explains how much you can teach with herbivore, carnivore and omnivore skulls.

Tip Trips 86.54 Kb - Planning a field trip? This handout will give you lots of practical suggestions.

Juegos Didácticos - Español 94.02 Kb - Actividades amenas para enseñar la ecología

List of Spanish Technical Terms for Natural Sciences 42.82 Kb - (Ecology, Geology, Zoology)

Download puzzles and word searches to share with children. Visit our Kids' Pages to see what is available!

Sample Program Outlines for Volunteers

 General Ecology Sample Outline for 4th grade and over 205.48 Kb

 General Ecology Sample Outline for younger groups 160.09 Kb

 General Ecology Sample Outline 107.54 Kb

 Geology - Short for 4th - 6th grade 159.18 Kb

 Geology - Longer "Story in the Rocks" outline for NCAR 113.78 Kb 

 Wildlife - Short 117.28 Kb

 Wildlife - Longer, more in depth 115.80 Kb

 Insects 102.81 Kb

 Wildlife and Safety - Short 95.98 Kb

 Wildlife and Safety - Longer, more in depth 170.27 Kb

 Spring Seasonal Changes Program Outline 

Fall Seasonal Changes Program Outline 

 Spring Seasonal Changes Scavenger Hunt   sheet for printing

More documents will be added to this page over time, so check back periodically!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 August 2012 13:16