Learn More!
The following organizations, agencies, and museums participated in the BioBlitz!
They also provide ongoing opportunities where you can discover & learn more about our native grasslands and the plants and animals that live there. Click on the name of each to find out what they have scheduled now.
South Platte Park
Find out about what we've done to reclaim a gravel pit, re-established plant communities, and attract greater animal diversity. Stop in to see plant guides, photos, planting mix and restoration descriptions, and information on naturalist-guided exploration programs for families throughout the year.
University of Colorado Museum
With more than four million artifacts and specimens, the CU Museum houses one of the most extensive and respected natural history collections in the Rocky Mountain and Plains region, making it one of the top university natural science museums in the US. Get acquainted with the learning opportunities we offer and our hands-on, interactive Discovery Corner.
CU Science Discovery
Science Discovery, a K-12 outreach program of the University of Colorado at Boulder, has been an important resource for students and teachers in Colorado since 1983. Find out about our exciting hands-on classes for students ages 4 through 16 (over 200!), wilderness camps, classroom presentations in all topics of science, and teacher training workshops.
Audubon Society of Greater Denver
Visit the habitat gardens at the Audubon Center at Chatfield to learn more about landscaping with native plants. We offer nature programs (at various locations around Denver) for adults, families, schools and youth groups on wildlife and plants of the South Platte watershed. ASGD also offers small grants for Colorado non-game wildlife research and education through the Lois Webster Fund.
Birds of Prey Foundation
Find out about raptors, our work raising over 8,000 injured, orphaned and displaced raptors, and what we have learned through our experiences about birds of prey that live on our prairies. We had displays, brochures, and some of these incredible birds at the BioBlitz!
Boulder County Nature Association
BCNA is a group of natural history enthusiasts committed to the research, education, and preservation of the cultural and natural history of Boulder County and adjacent areas. Newsletters and brochures describe courses by local experts that explore the bats, butterflies, Arapahoe people, and geology of our area.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space
Mountain vistas, golden plains, scenic trails, diverse habitat, rich heritage -- a landscape that ensures an exceptional quality of life for all. For almost 30 years, we've conserved natural, cultural and agricultural resources. Visit us for more information on public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values & ways to get involved.
The Butterfly Pavilion
Come to the Butterfly Pavilion and discover the world of invertebrates that live and thrive in our local grassland ecosystem. Investigate how the lives of insects and other invertebrates are connected to the native plants in a delicate balance. Learn about our nature trail along the Big Dry Creek Open Space and experience first hand the area we've restored to native grasslands.
City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks
Boulder's Open Space & Mountain Parks teem with native plants and wildlife and are home to threatened and endangered species. They serve as a buffer between Boulder and nearby development, sustain agricultural uses, and add untold benefits to the natural environment - clean air, water, and earth. The lands -- some purchased as early as 1898 -- provide citizens with unique passive recreation opportunities.
Colorado Native Plant Society
Our non-profit encourages the appreciation of Colorado's native plants and ecosystems through a variety of mechanisms, including partnerships with other organizations, field trips and workshops, the sale of books and other merchandise, a newsletter Aquilegia, and much more.
Jefferson County Open Space
Jefferson County Open Space was established in 1972 when voters approved a one-half of one percent sales tax to acquire lands of scenic, natural and historic value and trails thereon. Continuing to preserve important lands as identified in our Master Plan, Jefferson County Open Space has acquired over 50,000 acres for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo is committed to the conservation of Colorado's grasslands wildlife. Come and experience the diversity of life on the high plains. We offer children and adults opportunities to see and learn about native animals and current issues that affect their survival.