Innovation is at the heart of how Boulder County Parks & Open Space protects and stewards over 107,000 acres of land. In this episode, host Grant Orvis sits down with Heidi Wagner, a long-time planner with Boulder County Parks & Open Space, to explore how innovative thinking, strong partnerships, and ecological knowledge are shaping the future of our landscapes. Topics include wildlife crossings, soil health, stream restoration, and Indigenous partnerships. Special guests Stefan Reinold and Thomas Roth join the conversation to discuss everything from thriving forest ecosystems to CSU Extension’s Plant Mobile . This episode is packed with real-world innovations and the people behind the practices that keep Boulder County’s open spaces healthy and resilient.

📌 Topics in this episode include:

* What planning means at Boulder County

* Ecological diversity and wildlife stewardship

* Soil health, stream restoration, and native plant programs

* Wildlife crossings and aerial imagery

* Thriving forest ecosystems with Stefan Reinold

* Partnerships with Indigenous communities

* Community connection to land and open space

* CSU Extension’s Plant Mobile with Thomas Roth

* Prairie Run Open Space

* Reflections on the future of our ecosystems

Open Space Flood Recovery Projects (boco.org/OpenSpaceFloodRecoveryProjects)

Master Gardener Contact ([email protected])

How Wolves Change Rivers (https://youtu.be/ysa5OBhXz-Q?si=0vvRJrWBaq_KDpPp)

Colorado - Aerial Photos and Satellite Imagery (https://libguides.colorado.edu/c.php?g=484941&p=3317173)

Coming up in future episodes:

• Volunteer Programs: The Heart of Our Mission
• The Values That Shape Our Work
• Conservation Easements

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Original music, including the theme song and all transitional pieces, was composed and performed by Tim Ostdiek.