Important Dates in Boulder County’s Integrated Weed Management Plan Review
Board of County Commissioners Vote
The commissioners will deliberate and make a decision on the new Integrated Weed Management Plan. Public comments will not be accepted.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The commissioners will hold a public hearing on the weed management plan. Public comments will be accepted, but you must register ahead of time if you want to comment.
Rally for Healthy Ecosystems
Gather for an hour before the Commissioners’ feedback session begins to oppose the continued use of toxic herbicides on our public lands and show your support for alternative, non-toxic approaches to ecosystem management and land regeneration.
Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee VOTES on IWM Plan
Staff will present the revised draft plan. Committee members will deliberate and make a recommendation to Board of County of County Commissioners. Public comments will be accepted.
Panel Discussion on the State of Science for Integrated Weed Management
Boulder County will hold a paneled discussion on the state of science for integrated weed management. The event will be held as a webinar on March 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. as part of the Integrated Weed Management Plan update process. Questions from the public will be welcomed. Registration is required. The webinar will be facilitated by Sarah Alexander and Mallory Huggins from the Keystone Policy Center. Panelists will include Tim Seastedt, Scott Nissen, Dan Tekiela, and Diana Obregon.
Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee
Staff will present a summary of proposed changes to the draft plan. Public comments will be accepted.
Soil & Community Health Presentation
Join in on an update from Ollin Farms and friends on the current efforts to increase soil health in Boulder County, while also increasing access to locally grown nutrient-dense food. From changing weather patterns to economic challenges of land stewards, to widespread use of herbicides on Open Space, there are many hurdles facing local ecosystems. The good news is that adoption of innovative approaches to managing nutrients, water, and biological systems on food-producing and Open Space lands is also increasing.
This evening will feature presentations from local project leaders along with tables of local businesses and organizations promoting ecosystem health. Plenty of opportunities to educate yourself on these topics and learn how to get involved.
Working together, we can restore our connection to the natural world through ecosystem restoration, seasonal eating, and community connection.
Presenters include Ollin Farms, Boulder Mushroom, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, People Pollinator Action Network, and some special youth leaders organizing volunteer efforts. Join us for an evening of learning and community engagement.