My personal favorite local to Boulder remains Longs Peak. Here’s Longs  Peak the day after the recent series of storms.

We think of rain as putting out wildfires. Is it true? Rain can help extinguish wildfires, but its effectiveness depends on various factors: Intensity and Duration: Light or short-duration rain might not be sufficient to extinguish large wildfires. Heavy, prolonged rainfall is more effective in reducing fire intensity and spread. Fuel Moisture: Rain increases the […]

Wildfires can cause significant devastation to ecosystems, leaving behind a trail of destruction. However, amidst the charred landscapes, there is hope for regeneration and recovery. This case study delves into successful wildfire recovery efforts, highlighting the resilience of ecosystems and the crucial role of restoration in mitigating the aftermath of such disasters. THE IMPACT OF […]

  Boulder’s Future? Not If We Can Help It! Climate change has become a pressing issue, with its effects being felt worldwide. In Boulder, Colorado, a region known for its picturesque snowfall, the impact of climate change on snowfall patterns has been a topic of concern. Understanding how climate change is altering Boulder’s snowfall patterns […]

  Some things speak for themselves. Boulderites with curiosity can find about anything with the links in the blogs or with search engines or otherwise. I find myself in a moment of reverent silence. Some moments are longer than others. Lensworth      

Looking to save money this winter? Stay warmer and lower your bills while helping the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states on their website that a typical household spends $2,100 a year on energy bills, contributing double the greenhouse gases to the environment as an average car. .  1. Protect Air Ducts According to […]

Part love letter, part visual treatise, A Film About Coffee is a beautiful documentary that explores the growing field of specialty coffee. It’s a short but comprehensive film that ebbs and flows from roastery to farm to café. With interviews from industry professionals around the world—including company owners, champion baristas, seasoned growers, and dedicated buyers—this food […]

As I’ve previously mentioned, coffee “beans” (seeds or pits) grow in moderate climates across the world on what’s referred to as the coffee belt. Coffee trees, which are actually more like tall bushes, are pruned short though they can grow to be over 25 feet tall. They are covered with waxy dark green leaves and […]

Recently there has been a lot of discussion pertaining to the Keystone XL Pipeline, and whether or not to allow for the construction of it has become an even hotter debate.  Many people have taken sides and it can be difficult to find the objective truths on the matter.  The following is the truth that […]

I love our parks. The open spaces in and around Boulder are part of what makes it such a special place. We live in a beautiful bubble; open forested foothills to our west, gradual open slopes to our north, and thriving farms and grasslands to our south and east. Many Boulderites know that the open […]