June 1: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
June 2: National Trails Day 8 a.m. 6/2/12 – 5 p.m. 6/3/12 In 2012, volunteers will improve and repair the old trail system in the West Magnolia area, southwest of Nederland. In celebration of National Trails Day, will construct 575 feet of new trail, repair and improve around 300 feet of existing trail, close and re-vegetate 450 feet of the old trail alignment, and clean up an area that has significant trash and has been a dumping area for old tree stumps. Restoration of the old trail will involve seeding, transplanting, mulching and slashing. Trail work will involve some specialized skills such as heavy rock-work and causeway construction. Volunteers will camp in a beautiful location. This is a two day project and we will be camping overnight in the West Mag area, so bring your tents and your bikes and be the first to ride the new singletrack.
Fleet Feet - Nordic Walking Class Fleet Feet - 2624 Broadway Av.; 8:30-9:30 a.m. Come to Fleet Feet to learn about Nordic Walking with Poles!Anyone, in any shape and at any age, can benefit from Nordic Walking! It is great for cross-training, decreasing muscular imbalances, and strengthening the whole body and cardiovascular system. By learning how to use the specially-designed poles, you will experience great health benefits and lower your risk of injury! For more info call 303-939-8000.
June 3: National Trails Day 8 a.m. 6/2/12 – 5 p.m. 6/3/12 In 2012, volunteers will improve and repair the old trail system in the West Magnolia area, southwest of Nederland. In celebration of National Trails Day, will construct 575 feet of new trail, repair and improve around 300 feet of existing trail, close and re-vegetate 450 feet of the old trail alignment, and clean up an area that has significant trash and has been a dumping area for old tree stumps. Restoration of the old trail will involve seeding, transplanting, mulching and slashing. Trail work will involve some specialized skills such as heavy rock-work and causeway construction. Volunteers will camp in a beautiful location. This is a two day project and we will be camping overnight in the West Mag area, so bring your tents and your bikes and be the first to ride the new singletrack.
Wildflowers of Goshawk Ridge 8 am – 12 pm The Goshawk Ridge trail winds through one of the most beautiful and pristine parts of OSMP. Its pine forests and lush, wet meadows are thick with wildflowers and a haven for wildlife. Explore this new trail with naturalist Dave Sutherland. Due to sensitivity of the habitat, space is limited to 15. Please call 303-441-3440 for reservation and meeting point for this 4 mile, 700 feet elevation gain walk. For more info contact Dave Sutherland.
June 4: Walk and Talk with Claire Levy 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join State Representative Claire Levy for an informative stroll. Meet at the South Shanahan Ridge trailhead off of Lehigh St. Email for more info: Sue Prant.
June 5: Tuesday Hikers* 4949 Pearl East Cr (Parking lot north of Social Security Office); 8 a.m. An informal group that meets weekly to enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and socializing. For information: email, check the website or call, 303-494-2890.
Walking Wednesdays* Meet at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building (1101 Arapahoe Av.); Noon GO Boulder's popular walking program for City employees, is open to the public during Walk & Bike Month. Walks combine fitness, networking, and transportation option awareness. All walks begin at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building, 1101 Arapahoe Ave. This is near the pedestrian bridge over Boulder Creek, just west of Broadway. Each walk lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. You can always turn around sooner to accommodate your schedule. All walks subject to change depending upon weather conditions. Contact Ellen Orleans, Employee Transportation Coordinator at 303-441-4004 with questions.
Walking Tours of the Historic University Hill Neighborhood Meet at Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Avenue; 5:30 p.m Join Carol Taylor of the Boulder History Museum for a leisurely one hour walk that highlights some of the fascinating structures, events and personalities in the history of ‘The Hill.’ Free, $5 donation welcome! All ages. Rain or shine. More info: 303-449-3464.
June 8: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
Wildflowers of Goshawk Ridge 4–8 pm The Goshawk Ridge trail winds through one of the most beautiful and pristine parts of OSMP. Its pine forests and lush, wet meadows are thick with wildflowers and a haven for wildlife. Explore this new trail with naturalist Dave Sutherland. Due to sensitivity of the habitat, space is limited to 15. Please call 303-441-3440 for reservation and meeting point for this 4 mile, 700 feet elevation gain walk. For more info contact Dave Sutherland.
June 12: Tuesday Hikers* 4949 Pearl East Cr (Parking lot north of Social Security Office); 8 a.m. An informal group that meets weekly to enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and socializing. For information: email, check the website or call, 303-494-2890.
June 14: Walking Tours of the Historic University Hill Neighborhood Meet at Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Avenue; 5:30 p.m Join Carol Taylor of the Boulder History Museum for a leisurely one hour walk that highlights some of the fascinating structures, events and personalities in the history of ‘The Hill.’ Free, $5 donation welcome! All ages. Rain or shine. More info: 303-449-3464.
June 15: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
June 19: Posse Trail Work Heil Ranch South trailhead; 5:30-8:00p.m. Continuing the tradition that started with National Trail Days (NTD) BMA and Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) are partnering up to make sure our local singletrack at Heil Ranch is well maintained. We will be working on an area that has limited visibility and north facing slopes and trying to improve the trail to improve user sight paths and drainage. Shuttles will be provided to the work site or feel free to bring your bike and ride to the work site. Meet at the Heil Ranch South trailhead off LeftHand Canyon, Geer Canyon at the pavilion at 5:30 PM. For more information see the website at http://bouldermountainbike.org/calendar/2012-06.
Tuesday Hikers* 4949 Pearl East Cr (Parking lot north of Social Security Office); 8 a.m. An informal group that meets weekly to enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and socializing. For information: email, check the website or call, 303-494-2890.
June 20: Walking Wednesdays* Meet at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building (1101 Arapahoe Av.); Noon GO Boulder's popular walking program for City employees, is open to the public during Walk & Bike Month. Walks combine fitness, networking, and transportation option awareness. All walks begin at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building, 1101 Arapahoe Ave. This is near the pedestrian bridge over Boulder Creek, just west of Broadway. Each walk lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. You can always turn around sooner to accommodate your schedule. All walks subject to change depending upon weather conditions. Contact Ellen Orleans, Employee Transportation Coordinator at 303-441-4004 with questions.
June 22: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
Fleet Feet - Nordic Walking Class Fleet Feet - 2624 Broadway Av.; 8:30-9:30 a.m. Come to Fleet Feet to learn about Nordic Walking with Poles!Anyone, in any shape and at any age, can benefit from Nordic Walking! It is great for cross-training, decreasing muscular imbalances, and strengthening the whole body and cardiovascular system. By learning how to use the specially-designed poles, you will experience great health benefits and lower your risk of injury! For more info call 303-939-8000.
Park(ing) Spaces Day Various locations; 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. See Parking Spaces for info on locations. Visit “Park(ing) Spaces” all over town where businesses adopt a parking space and convert it into a “park” for one day by setting up grass, flowers, trees, chairs, etc in the parking spot.
June 24: Nature For Kids and Parents Flagstaff Nature Center; 1-3 p.m. Take a journey to May's Point exploring "special places." We will go on an adventure hunt using an explorer's guide filled with fun activities! Meet Debora Martin, volunteer naturalist at the Flagstaff Nature Center on the summit of Flagstaff Mountain, for our hiking journey. Ages 6 and up, materials provided. For more info contact Dave Sutherland.
Bats Over Boulder! 7-10 p.m. Bats swirling overhead create the backdrop for an exploration of bat ecology in the foothills of Boulder. Join Ranger Naturalist Burton Stoner on a moderate night hike to Bear Pool to experience these amazing mammals. Be prepared for night hiking. Limited to 30 people, ages 8 and up – please call 303-441-3440 for reservations and meeting point. More City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks nature hikes or email Dave Sutherland.
June 26: Tuesday Hikers* 4949 Pearl East Cr (Parking lot north of Social Security Office); 8 a.m. An informal group that meets weekly to enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and socializing. For information: email, check the website or call, 303-494-2890.
June 27: Bike to Work Day 43 Breakfast Stations all over town; 7* – 9 a.m. *select stations will begin serving at 6:30 a.m. Complimentary breakfast at over 40 breakfast stations in the city of Boulder for choosing to travel by people power today! See our list of Breakfast Stations for details. Have your bike lightly tuned while you enjoy your breakfast. More than a dozen breakfast stations will offer Bicycle Service Stations on site. Find your nearest service station. You can see a complete listing and map of all the Denver Metro area stations. Go to Community Cycles to register.
Eleventh Annual Great 55th Street Egg-less Relay 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Proving that alternative transportation can be cost efficient, convenient . . . and fun, we invite you to join us for The ELEVENTH Annual Great 55th Street Egg-less Relay hosted by Boulder East Community Transportation Options. Each participant balances an egg in a spoon, held from their mouth, while negotiating an obstacle course for the coveted Boulder East Great 55th Street Egg Relay Trophy. Awards for the fastest and most spirited teams (costumes encouraged!) including FREE lunch! For more information or to volunteer before or on event day, contact Amy Breunissen at Boulder East at 303-728-4568 or email
Walking Wednesdays* Meet at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building (1101 Arapahoe Av.); Noon GO Boulder's popular walking program for City employees, is open to the public during Walk & Bike Month. Walks combine fitness, networking, and transportation option awareness. All walks begin at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building, 1101 Arapahoe Ave. This is near the pedestrian bridge over Boulder Creek, just west of Broadway. Each walk lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. You can always turn around sooner to accommodate your schedule. All walks subject to change depending upon weather conditions. Contact Ellen Orleans, Employee Transportation Coordinator at 303-441-4004 with questions.
June 29: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
Clips of Faith Beer & Film Tour- New Belgium brewery 29th Street Mall; 7:30 p.m.– 11p.m. Films are FREE. Beer sales benefit Community Cycles The Clips of Faith film tour is an extravaganza of beer and film expression. This year's tour will visit over a dozen cities highlighting fan films and beer, including Boulder for Walk & Bike Month. For more info: Clips of Faith
