The Hidden Work of Park Management

Resident Ranger Kevin Grady joins host Melissa Arnold to reveal what park management really looks like, well beyond recreation. Hear his mountain lion encounter, how staff rebuilt after the Cal-Wood Fire and the 2013 flood, why wildlife/seasonal and muddy-trail closures matter, how elk management works, and the volunteer power behind it all—plus hear about Dottie, his search-and-rescue pup.

The episode includes:

• A close encounter with mountain lions
• Stories of wildfire and flood recovery
• Why closures (wildlife, seasonal, muddy trail) matter
• Elk management and adaptive strategies
• The vital role of volunteers
• Introducing Dottie, the search-and-rescue dog

Featured Resources

• • Volunteer with Parks & Open Space
  • Elk Management
  • Heil Valley Ranch Cal-Wood Recovery
  • Flood Recovery Projects
  • Parks and Trails
  • Parks & Open Space Regulations
  • Boulder County man leaves animals behind as he flees CalWood Fire