Climbers can get rockin’ again
Metro-area rock-climbing enthusiasts, take heart: The U.S. Forest Service has reopened a few areas closed earlier this year in Boulder Canyon to protect bird-nesting sites.
Security Risk, Blob Rock and Bitty Buttress have reopened.
The Eagle Rock area, however, will probably remain closed until the end of July.
All these areas are off Colorado 119, about a mile east of Boulder Falls.
For the past few years, the Forest Service has closed these areas about Feb. 1 to allow birds of prey, especially golden eagles, to choose nesting sites without being bothered. It is a state and federal crime for anyone to disturb a nesting bird of prey.
Meeting on construction’s effects
The city’s plans for neighborhood parking and road changes near Golden High School during construction of the new building will be discussed during an April 12 community meeting.
Proposals for the intersection of 24th and Jackson streets include a possible roundabout. Temporary elimination of permit parking in the school area also is being considered.
School district staffers will give an update on the site plan and construction schedule during the 6 p.m. meeting at school, 701 24th St.
Teens to learn about city board
Aurora is hosting a youth town meeting for teenagers next month.
Young people ages 13 to 19 are invited to the meeting, which runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 11 at the Aurora Central Library Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway.
The meeting will include free pizza, giveaways, a tour of the City Council chambers and information about the Aurora Youth Commission.
For more information, call 303-739-1908, e-mail ayc@auroragov.org or go to auroragov.org/recreation.
Hosts sought for visitors center
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District is recruiting volunteers to work as visitors center hosts at least one day a week at the U.S. Forest Service’s Estes Park office this summer.
Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the center provides visitors and callers with national forest recreation information and sells outdoor-related books and forest maps.
The office is in the historic ranger station at 161 Second St. and usually maintains a slow pace.
New hosts will learn the office routine by working their first few weeks with experienced volunteers.
It is an opportunity for the newcomers to get a feel for the position and become comfortable with answering questions.
The office relies entirely on volunteer staffing to remain open.
For more information, contact Kristy Wumkes at 970-295-6721 or kwumkes@fs.fed.us.
