Boulder's open spaces belong to all of us. There are many ways to learn about, care for and connect with the lands that make Boulder special.

Volunteer

Give your time to care for open space. Help restore habitat, build and maintain trails, monitor bats, collect seeds, remove invasive plants and more. Volunteer opportunities range from one-time projects to ongoing programs.

Learn & Connect

Discover the natural and cultural history of Boulder’s open space. Join a guided program, learn from a Ranger Naturalist, explore OSMP’s educational resources, or connect with the land through art, music and other community programs.

Youth & Families

Help the next generation discover and care for open space. OSMP offers programs and experiences designed for kids, teens, families and schools. From summer jobs for teens to school programs and family nature activities.

Do your part in caring for our shared land

Learn how to be a good steward of open space, report problems, follow seasonal closures and wildlife protections, and understand how your choices affect the land and other visitors.

Provide your Input

OSMP works with the community on plans, projects, programs and other decisions about how open space is managed. Find current opportunities to learn, provide input and participate.

Give

Donate to OSMP’s nonprofit partner to fund a variety of efforts or provide funds toward a bench on OSMP.

Stay Connected

Get updates about programs, projects, volunteer opportunities, closures, events and other OSMP news.

Volunteer

Give your time to care for open space. Help restore habitat, build and maintain trails, monitor bats, collect seeds, remove invasive plants and more. Volunteer opportunities range from one-time projects to ongoing programs.

Woman stands next to a large telescope on the side of a mountain with green trees.

Explore volunteer opportunities:

One day volunteer opportunities

Ongoing volunteer projects

Group requested volunteering

Learn & Connect

Discover the natural and cultural history of Boulder’s open space. Join a guided program, learn from a Ranger Naturalist, explore OSMP’s educational resources, or connect with the land through art, music and other community programs.

A group of people stand next to a pond on a clear sky day while one person holds an animal skull.

Explore programs and learning opportunities:

Youth & Families

Help the next generation discover and care for open space. OSMP offers programs and experiences designed for kids, teens, families and schools. From summer jobs for teens to school programs and family nature activities.

Two young kids with backpacks on run along a gravel trail outside.

Explore youth and family programs:

Schools and youth groups

Families

Junior Rangers youth corps

Nature Everywhere Boulder

Do your part in caring for our shared land

Learn how to be a good steward of open space, report problems, follow seasonal closures and wildlife protections, and understand how your choices affect the land and other visitors.

A dirt trail lined by red and yellow trees.

Provide your Input

OSMP works with the community on plans, projects, programs and other decisions about how open space is managed. Find current opportunities to learn, provide input and participate.

A wooden post outside with a sign on it.

See current opportunities:

Major projects

Multimodal Improvements Assessment

Fort Chambers / Poor Farm

Board meetings

Give

Donate to OSMP’s nonprofit partner to fund a variety of efforts or provide funds toward a bench on OSMP.

Stay Connected

Get updates about programs, projects, volunteer opportunities, closures, events and other OSMP news.

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