P.O. Box 822 Golden, Colorado, 80402
BIG news!
July 11 Evening Wildlife Trail Walk
Phase 2 of the Open Space Mater Plan approved!
Kinney Run Geology and Bird Watching Tours
Stewards was pleased to have Mary Ann Bonnell, Natural Resources Director for Jefferson County Open Space, be our guide for a wildlife trail walk through Kinney Run on July 11th. Mary Ann taught us about wildlife habitats, animal scat, and dwellers of rock formations and riparian areas.
We hope you were able to join us for this first time event! Watch this space for future events with Mary Ann Bonnell.
Kinney Run Geology and Bird Watching Tours
Phase 2 of the Open Space Mater Plan approved!
Kinney Run Geology and Bird Watching Tours
The 2023 Kinney Run geology and bird watching tours were a big success!
10 people joined Geology Professor, Dr. Donna Anderson, to learn about the geology and history of the Kinney Run area.
Stewards hosted 3 bird watching tours this Spring (one was canceled due to bad weather). A local girl scout troop plus 2 other bird enthusiast groups joined Stewards' knowledgeable tour leaders. Karl Brummert, Executive Director of Denver Audubon, co-hosted one of the tours and added his expertise.
Thank you to all who joined us!
See some of the beautiful photos captured by Laura Sheets on the Kinney Run page.
Phase 2 of the Open Space Mater Plan approved!
Phase 2 of the Open Space Mater Plan approved!
Phase 2 of the Open Space Mater Plan approved!
The PRAM Board for Golden City Council approved $150K for Phase 2 of the Open Space Master Plan at the December 15 meeting. An additional $150K was approved for an update to the city Parks and Rec master plan. PRAM will list Phase 2 of the OSMP as a 2023 goal in their work plan.
about stewards of golden open space
The What - Our Mission Statement
Stewards of Golden Open Space is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit formed by Golden residents to provide the community vision and voice to understand, protect and preserve Golden’s precious open space resources, their assets and the values they represent with transparency and inclusivity.
The Why
From the Golden Vision 2030 -
"We value the natural beauty of unique geologic features, extended stretches of the foothills, and unbroken stretches of natural environments that define Golden as a place."
Residents of Golden consistently express strong support, appreciation and priorities for our open spaces, as important Golden resources. Much of this open space contains wildlife, vegetation, historical, cultural, geological, hydrological, archeological and other elements, like buffers from urban landscapes, that are valued by the Golden community.
As a result of Stewards' advocacy the City of Golden is now beginning the development of an Open Space Master Plan to provide a formal structure and public guidance for preserving, protecting, and managing the use or future of our open space. The risks to these resources include increasing urbanization, development pressures, recreational desires, neglect, unauthorized uses and intrusions. Development of an open space master plan has been a major goal of Stewards since its inception.
Join Us
We welcome the support and participation of all who support our mission. See our accomplishments!
- Sign up on the 'Contact Us' page to learn more and get involved.
- Join our email list for news and updates on our activities.
- Attend educational sessions and volunteer events to learn more about our open spaces, where they are, what assets they contain, their history, and how other cities and counties manage, protect and preserve open space.
- Share your knowledge as part of the Expert Advisory Committee.
- Join the Steering Committee to help guide our work.
- Provide financial support – any donation helps defray the costs of the activities for our all-volunteer organization.
a sample of Golden open space locations
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain is a Golden open space area visible from the southern end of the Kinney Run Trail, close to Apex Park. It is where ancient Indians camped.
Lubahn Trail
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain
The Lubahn Trail Open Space is located in Golden under Castle Rock on South Table Mountain. Trail access is at the end of 18th Street.
Kinney Run
Magic Mountain
North Hogback Open Space
The Kinney Run open space in Golden runs from Apex Park north to Tripp Ranch and continues north to 6th Ave.
North Hogback Open Space
North Hogback Open Space
North Hogback Open Space
The North Hogback Open Space includes the Early Bird site which is a National Natural Landmark and part of the Morrison-Golden fossil area.
Schweich Hill
North Hogback Open Space
Bachman Park/Open Space
The newly renamed Schweich Hill Open Space is a small 4-acre city-owned parcel in north Golden, tucked between the Cannonball Creek Brewery and North Ford Street.
Bachman Park/Open Space
North Hogback Open Space
Bachman Park/Open Space
The Bachman passive park/open space land was an integral part of the Bachman family ranching operations.
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