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Hi Im a Park Ranger for Jefferson County Open Space

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

🌿Low Flam Garden Jam🌿

If living Wildfire Ready is your passion, join us at Lookout Mountain Preserve on 8/5 from 5-7 pm to celebrate our low-flammability garden!

Learn how to create fire-resistant landscapes and get tips to protect your🏠from wildfires.

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

⛔CLOSED: Portions of Elk Meadow Park, including Stagecoach TH, are closed for forest health management, trailhead improvements, and trail maintenance, see map. Closure expected through spring of 2025, weather dependent.

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[USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF]

The South Platte Ranger District has announced plans to burn up to 536 acres of National Forest System lands in the Green Mountain–Little Scraggy area of Jefferson County in the coming weeks. #GreenmountainRX #SouthPlatteRD

Read more here: https://t.co/qfYwycDLRq

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

🔊 NEW PROGRAM - Back to Basics

Join us for a new series on how to enhance your hiking skills while connecting with nature. This class focuses on gear, hydration, and heat management for a safe summer hike.🥾

🌿 Let's hit the trails!🌞

More info: https://t.co/SFpFLXWU1H

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

🎣Free Fishing Weekend!🎣

📅 June 1 & 2
⏰ 1-4 PM
📍 30400 Crystal Lake Rd, Pine Grove

Prizes, raffles, & fun! Learn fishing basics, safe fish handling, and enjoy a chance to catch a fish. Gear provided (limited), or bring your own.
All ages w/adult. No registration needed.

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

🟢 REOPENED: as of 2:40 p.m. Rutabaga Ride Trail at Lair o' the Bear Park is back open. Thanks for your patience!

[Evergreen Fire/Rescue @efr_co]

Join us TONIGHT for the "Preparing for Wildfire" Seminar from 6-8 p.m. at the EFR Administration building (1802 Bergen Pkwy). It's a free way to learn more tips on improving your home's chances of surviving a #wildfire.

[Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco]

I-70 Eastbound is closed at the Lookout Mountain exit (approx mile marker 256) due to a multi vehicle crash.

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

⚠NOTICE: Alderfer/Three Sisters Park Forestry Closure Update-FULL W SIDE CLOSURE begins 12/11 until ~mid-2024. The W trailhead lot remains open. Trails impacted: Mtn Muhly, Bearberry, Homestead, Silver Fox, Ponderosa & majority of Sisters.
E & S side of park & trailhead is open

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

⚠ NOTICE: Centennial Cone Park will be closed beginning 12/1. The late-season hunting access will begin Dec. 1, closing the park to all other uses through the end of January. Mayhem Gulch parking lot along US Hwy 6 will remain open.
https://t.co/QTbD7PVHSo

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

🚧⚠NOTICE: Clear Creek Canyon Park - Gateway Trailhead parking lot will be closed November 20 & 21 for maintenance. The Tunnel 1, Big Easy, & Mayhem Gulch Trailhead parking lots will remain open. Please plan your trip to the park accordingly.
#knowbeforeyougo

[USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF]

#HarrisParkRX begins Friday October 20 on the #SouthPlatteRD. 663 acres planned. Smoke visible on HWY 285 between Conifer & Bailey. FSR Road 108 & Harris Park Shooting Range under mandatory closure from Thurs, Oct 19th through the weekend for safety. Please avoid the area.

[USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF]

Resources on day 2 the #PayneGulchRX have been briefed and will soon begin the test fire on the #SouthPlatteRD. 329 acres are planned for ignition. The Brookside McCurdy trail off County Road 64 is closed for public and firefighter safety. Drive slow if you must be in the area.

[WestMetroFire @WestMetroFire]

Thank you to all the agencies that assisted on the prescribed burn at Bear Creek Lake Park this week. The opportunity to work with our neighbors is always welcome, and operations like this one help keep us all ready to respond.

[Foothills Fire Protection District @FireFoothills]

We are here at the Big Chili Cook-off at the Buchanan Fields in Evergreen! Be sure to stop by booths 107A and 107B and taste our “Initial Attack Red” and our “Stop Drop and Roll Green”

The Big Chili is a community event and fundraiser for local fire departments from 10am-5pm

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

⚠🚧NOTICE: US Hwy 6 night closures begin tomorrow, 8/6. Full night closures 9pm-6am Sundays-Fridays between Hwy 119 & Hwy 93/58, including all of Clear Creek Canyon Park. Please plan accordingly. More info https://t.co/56V4Kr06rI or https://t.co/LZhWAtviIq

[Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco]

JCSO warning the public of an unidentified, at-large sexual predator targeting lone female hikers in Conifer/Evergreen areas. Specifically Flying J Ranch Park and Alderfer Three Sisters Park. Full press release here: https://t.co/sFYvua2eAT Call 303-271-0211 with any info.

[BoCo Open Space @BoulderCountyOS]

The prescribed burn window for Hall Ranch begins Tuesday, Aug. 1. Burn-day notifications will be posted here on Twitter. You can also sign up for email or text notifications. https://t.co/bkHsEFIk3H

[Evergreen Fire/Rescue @efr_co]

EFR seeks a strategic, team-oriented leader for the position of Div Chief of Fire Operations. This team member will provide leadership, coordination, and direction to the Fire Ops Division. For info and to apply, click on https://t.co/7NvIHOPYD9 or follow the QR Code.

[Jeffco Parks & Open Space @JeffcoOpenSpace]

⛔ CLOSED: As of 7/20 at 9:00 a.m., the SLASH location at Marshdale is closed until further notice due to extremely muddy conditions. Please check the website for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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