Today’s Forest Health Outreach update covers the following:
*Forestry Tip of the Day: Black Forest Fire Video
*Outreach Events: Programs in Sugarloaf and Nederland area
*Noxious Weed Alert! Purge Your Spurge Events
*Nederland and Allenspark Sort Yards Open in Early May
*Now Recruiting Volunteer Sort Yard Hosts

*Forestry Tip of the Day: Black Forest Fire Video
Forestry Tip of the Day: Watch the Black Forest Fire video: http://vimeo.com/84393594 This is a fantastic video put out by the Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners focused on lessons learned from the Black Forest Fire.

*Outreach Events: Programs in Sugarloaf and Nederland area
Mark your calendars we are offering two free forestry programs in the next few weeks.
Sugarloaf Area: The first program will take place in the Sugarloaf Community on Tues., April 29 at 7 p.m.This program focuses on how to create healthier ponderosa pine forests while also accomplishing wildfire mitigation objectives on our land. Join us for a fun evening of forestry!

Nederland Area: The second program is being offered in partnership with our friends at Gilpin County Extensions on Sat., May 10 at 9 a.m. at the Gilpin County Community Center.  This program focuses on Wildfire Mitigation and Firewise Landscaping. D-space does not mean moonscape: Learn top tips on making your house less likely to burn, while still making it attractive.

For complete program details please visit:https://www.bouldercounty.org/property/forest/pages/foresthealthevents.aspx

*Noxious Weed Alert! Purge Your Spurge Events 
Do you have Myrtle Spurge in your backyard? Myrtle spurge is among the most aggressive weeds in Colorado, yet distribution is limited enough that eradication is possible. Un-managed this plant spreads widely, crowding out native species.

Boulder County Parks and Open Space and local agencies will be hosting two free “Purge Your Spurge”events on April 26 in Longmont and May 10 in the city of Boulder. Bring us bags of myrtle spurge and receive free native plants in exchange. For more about the events and the best way to control myrtle spurge please visit: http://www.bouldercounty.org/apps/newsroom/templates/bc12.aspx?articleid=3964&zoneid=6.

Watch a fun short video on “Purge Your Spurge”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yVFII19v64

Volunteers Needed: The County is seeking volunteers to help pull myrtle spurge at six events this spring. Volunteers are especially needed at events in the Pine Brook Hills neighborhood on May 3 and May 22. To volunteer, register with Wildland Restoration Volunteers here: https://www.wlrv.net/index.php?section=events&action=list&type=projects or contact Lauren Poulos at 303-543-1411 or lauren@nullwlrv.org.

*Nederland and Allenspark Sort Yards Open in Early May
Spring is in the air which means the sort yard season is about to start back up again. We are excited to offer residents a dramatically expanded schedule of operation this year! See our press release:http://www.bouldercounty.org/apps/newsroom/templates/bc12.aspx?articleid=3999&zoneid=28

Hours of Operation:

• Meeker/Allenspark Area – Opens: May 1 | Closes: Oct. 18
• Nederland Area – Opens: May 7 | Closes: Oct. 18
• Days of operation for both yards | Open: Wed. thru Sat. | Closed: Sun., Mon., and Tues.
• Both yards are closed on July 4, 5

Spring snowfall might push back our opening dates.  If snow is in the air, call 303-678-6368 before hauling a load of material, to ensure we are open.

*Now Recruiting Volunteer Sort Yard Hosts 
We are seeking volunteer sort yard hosts in Nederland and Allenspark. Volunteer hosts greet people as they enter the yard, collect user data and provide forestry outreach. Volunteers do not unload slash and logs. We are looking for individuals who can commit 10-15 hours per month, in 4 hour shifts, for at least 12 weeks during the season. Volunteers are most needed on Wednesdays and Saturdays. To apply, contact Shane Milne at 303-678-6089 or smilne@nullbouldercounty.org.

Cheers,
Ryan

Ryan Ludlow | Forestry Education & Outreach Coordinator 
Boulder County | Land Use Department
P.O. Box 471, Boulder CO 80306
O: 720.564.2641 | F: 303.441.4856
rludlow@nullbouldercounty.org | www.bouldercounty.org/ForestHealth
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