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.
Voices of Open Space
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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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June 11, 2026
Raising a Generation of Nature Lovers: The Jeff & Paige Story
<p>For more than 20 years, Jeff & Paige have been helping children discover the wonder of nature through music, storytelling, science, and play. In this episode of Voices of Open Space, they share how their backgrounds in environmental education led them to create one of Colorado's most beloved family music programs, inspiring generations of young people to explore and care for the natural world.</p><p><br></p><p>From Meadow Music and memorable characters to their new Rainbow Socks television series, Jeff & Paige reflect on creativity, hope, perseverance, and the profound impact of environmental education on children's lives. It's a joyful and inspiring conversation about music, community, and raising the next generation of nature lovers.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Jeff & Paige: <a href="https://jeffandpaige.org">https://jeffandpaige.org</a></p><p>Disclaimer: Boulder County Parks & Open Space does not endorse or promote any businesses. References made in this podcast are solely to highlight shared values and recognize cultural landmarks within our community.</p>
May 28, 2026
Park Bench Banter — Eva Lark with Shursteen Sharpe
<p>What does it mean to stop a problem before it starts?</p><p>In this episode of Park Bench Banter, host <strong>Eva Lark</strong> sits down with <strong>Shursteen Sharpe</strong>, Early Detection and Rapid Response Specialist for Boulder County Parks and Open Space.</p><p>Shursteen’s work focuses on identifying and managing invasive plant species at their earliest stages, often when only a single plant is present. Through careful observation, planning, and collaboration, her work helps protect ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity across the county.</p><p>From remote fieldwork to data-driven strategy, this conversation offers a rare look into the quiet but critical work of preventing invasive species from taking hold.</p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>How invasive plants are detected and managed early</li><li>Why prevention is more effective than large-scale treatment</li><li>The surprising ways plants spread across landscapes</li><li>The role of data in tracking and managing infestations</li><li>Seasonal fieldwork and long days on the landscape</li><li>How volunteers support large-scale conservation efforts</li><li>Tips for homeowners to avoid planting invasive species</li><li>Why this work matters for ecosystems and agriculture</li></ul><p><strong>Featured Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>More on Wood Lilies: <a href="http://boco.org/wood-lily">boco.org/wood-lily</a></li><li>More on Orange Hawkweed: <a href="http://boco.org/OrangeHawkweed">boco.org/OrangeHawkweed</a></li><li>See Shursteen and her team in action:</li><li><a href="http://boco.org/tamarisk">boco.org/tamarisk</a></li><li><a href="http://boco.org/myrtlespurge">boco.org/myrtlespurge</a></li><li><a href="http://boco.org/RushSkeletonweed">boco.org/RushSkeletonweed</a></li><li>Learn more about List A and other eradication species: <a href="http://boco.org/NoxiousWeedSpeciesinColorado">boco.org/NoxiousWeedSpeciesinColorado</a></li><li>Report an eradication species sighting: <a href="http://boco.org/ReportEeradicationSpecies">boco.org/ReportEeradicationSpecies</a></li><li>Volunteer Opportunities: <a href="http://boco.org/volunteer">boco.org/volunteer</a></li></ul><p>Original music, including the theme song and all transitional pieces, was composed and performed by Tim Ostdiek.</p>
April 30, 2026
Wildfire Mitigation: Living with Fire in a Changing Landscape
<p>Wildfire has always been part of Colorado’s landscape, but the way we experience it is changing.</p><p>In this episode, host <strong>Sarah Quiroga</strong> speaks with <strong>David Garcia</strong>, Water Resources Wildfire Mitigation Specialist for Boulder County Parks and Open Space, about the evolving relationship between people, land, and fire.</p><p>Together, they explore how wildfire behaves, why mitigation matters more than ever, and what individuals and communities can do to reduce risk. From historic ditch systems to modern neighborhoods, this conversation highlights the importance of preparation, awareness, and collective action.</p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding wildfire as a natural process</li><li>The shift from suppression to mitigation</li><li>Climate change and year-round fire risk</li><li>Lessons from the Marshall Fire</li><li>Managing fuel along ditch corridors</li><li>What defensible space really looks like</li><li>Easy steps to protect your home</li><li>Why neighbors matter in wildfire mitigation</li><li>Local programs and financial support for homeowners</li></ul><p><strong>Featured Resources:</strong></p><ul><br></ul><ul><li>Ditch Wildfire Mitigation Program: <a href="https://bouldercounty.gov/open-space/management/ditch-wildfire-mitigation-program/">Ditch Wildfire Mitigation Program - Boulder County</a></li><li>Boulder County Wildfire Mitigation Program: <a href="https://bouldercounty.gov/disasters/wildfires/mitigation/wildfire-mitigation-programs/">https://bouldercounty.gov/disasters/wildfires/mitigation/wildfire-mitigation-programs/</a></li><li>Boulder County $500 Wildfire Mitigation Rebate: <a href="https://bouldercounty.gov/news/500-wildfire-mitigation-rebate-opens-two-months-early/">https://bouldercounty.gov/news/500-wildfire-mitigation-rebate-opens-two-months-early/</a></li><li>Wildfire Partners Rebate: <a href="https://wildfirepartners.org/rebate/">https://wildfirepartners.org/rebate/</a></li><li>City of Boulder’s Wildfire Resilience Assistance Program: <a href="https://bouldercolorado.gov/WRAP">https://bouldercolorado.gov/WRAP</a></li><li>City of Boulder’s Be Wildfire Ready: <a href="https://bouldercolorado.gov/wildfireready">https://bouldercolorado.gov/wildfireready</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Original music, including the theme song and all transitional pieces, was composed and performed by Tim Ostdiek.</p>
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