Stacie Johnson

The city of Boulder is out to prove that when a commercial building meets its end of life, many parts of that structure don’t necessarily have to go to the landfill graveyard. They instead can be reincarnated or get a new life or new home through reuse.

Boulder County Parks and Open Space is working with volunteers to collect, clean, and sow native seeds. The program aims to ensure that naturally occurring ecosystems and their native populations continue to exist, while also helping open space areas heal from large-scale disturbances such as wildfires and floods.

The Broomfield Veterans Museum is not only a home to military history but in the excitement of the holiday season, the museum is providing an opportunity for young and old to learn about trains, especially trains during the World War II era with the help of members from the Colorado Toy Train Foundation.

What would autumn be like without the raking, grinding, mulching, and blowing of leaves? But what’s the best way to manage all those leaves? And where do those bags of yard waste go?