Discover the magic of Boulder's prairie landscapes.

Explore Boulder’s vibrant arts and culture scene and hear from local leaders who are helping shape the city’s creative community.

• Lauren Click – Arts and Culture Manager, City of Boulder

• David Dadone - Executive Director and Chief Curator for the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
• Leah Brenner Clack – Founder and Executive Director of Street Wise Arts
• Kirsten Wilson – Founder and Executive Director of Motus Theater

• Office of Arts and Culture
• Boulder Arts Blueprint
• Arts & Economic Prosperity 6

Dive into the city’s guiding policy document, the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, as the city and Boulder County work on a major update of the plan to help shape the future of Boulder.

• Kristofer Johnson - Comprehensive Planning Senior Manager, City of Boulder
• Kathleen King - Comprehensive Planning Planner Principal, City of Boulder

• Hannah Hippley - Long Range Planning Division Manager, Boulder County
• Community Member voices – A Boulder Future Kick-off Video

• The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Update project page
• Community Connectors Program
• Community Connectors in Residence

Take a step back into high school civics to learn how Boulder’s government works - and discover how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact in your local community.

• Carl Castillo, Chief Policy Advisor
• Elesha Johnson, City Clerk

• Glen Krutz, Political Science Professor at University of Colorado Boulder

• Municipal Initiative Petition Guidelines
• City of Boulder Boards and Commissions
• City of Boulder Ranked Choice Voting Guide
• Boulder City Council Frequently Asked Questions

Climb into this episode about Boulder's city trees and hear from the people who care for them.

• Andrew Holt, Forester
• Calvin Wing, Crew Lead
• Heather Bearnes-Loza, Senior Program Manager for the Nature-based Climate Solutions Team
• Kathleen Alexander, Forestry Manager
• Regina Elsner, Senior Manager of Natural Resources

• Daniel Hanson, Community Forestry Corps Lead
• Mike Reichert, Tree Trust Program Manager
• Community Forestry Corps members and tree planting volunteers, Mallory, Josue and Ellory.

• All About City Trees
• City of Boulder Staff Land Acknowledgement
• Inquire Boulder
• Cool Boulder
• PLAY Boulder Foundation Tree Trust & Tree Tender Training
• Cooling Our City
• City Heat Mapping

Meet your neighbors and people behind the city — attend What's Up Boulder!

Get the details on our website.

Got time, talent or treasure to share? You're in the right place. This episode is all about giving back to your neighbors through acts big or small, with some tales of volunteering along the way.

• Aimee Kane, Equity Officer
• Ali Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation
• Brian Wegner, Volunteer Services and Partnerships Program Supervisor
• Andrew Shoemaker, Volunteer
• Karen Donnelly, Volunteer

Cameos from Deputy City Manager Chris Meschuk and Deputy Director of Community Connections and Partnerships for OSMP Jennelle Freeston.

• Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Boulder
• Count Me In volunteer web portal
• Volunteer with Parks and Recreation
• Volunteer with OSMP
• Volunteer with EXPAND

• When: Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 - 4 p.m.
• Where: East Boulder Community Park between the soccer field and East Age Well Center.
• What: Popsicles, lawn games, conversations with council members, music and more!

Ring Ouzel, The Crumbling, Dream Caper and County Courtship by Blue Dot Sessions. All are licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License on Free Music Archive.

We're talking child-friendly cities this episode, communities where all kids feel safe and cared for, while being able to express their opinions and influence decisions that affect them. Becoming a child-friendly Boulder is an ongoing journey, but we've got a plan for how to get there. Ready, set, tune in!

Explore more visions for a child-friendly Boulder.

• Sarah Huntley, Director of the City of Boulder Communications and Engagement Department
• Mara Mintzer, Co-Founder and Director of Growing Up Boulder
• Avery Stuhlbarg, YOAB member
• Elias Weatherley, YOAB member
• Jeff Kagan of Jeff & Paige
• Paige Doughty of Jeff & Paige

• All about the City of Boulder's Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI).
• Learn more about Growing Up Boulder. Explore their CFCI webpage.
• Boulder's digital Child Friendly City Map.
• Check out the city's Be Heard Boulder online engagement platform. Stay tuned for future opportunities to share your thoughts and ideas.
• Learn about UNICEF CFCI around the world.
  • UNICEF CFCI in the United States.
• Jeff and Paige's website and music.
• Fostering a Better Community for Children and Youth, plus Family Services.
• Dig into the city's Youth Opportunities Program.
  • Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB) and how to apply.
  • More opportunities for youth in Boulder.

• Teen Townhall: A Conversation about Policing and Safety.
• Boulder Police Department Youth Open House.

"A Civic Area" by Jeff and Paige.