City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, CO – June 4-7, 2026

Join Leave No Trace at City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, CO – June 4-7, 2026

Each year, Leave No Trace hand-selects nominated outdoor spaces that deserve collective care and attention. By designating them as Spotlights, we’re rallying the local community to step up, join forces with Leave No Trace, and make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health physically, mentally and emotionally.

City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks has been selected as a 2026 Leave No Trace Spotlight. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks June 5-7, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including workshops, community outreach, and stewardship projects.

Opportunities to Get Involved:

THURSDAY,  JUNE 4 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Leave No Trace Trivia Night & Spotlight Social, Fjällräven Boulder

If you love the outdoors and Boulder’s environs, join us for this interactive game night at the Fjällräven Boulder store to kick off the City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Leave No Trace Spotlight! Gauge your knowledge of Leave No Trace practices and principles while learning tips and techniques for protecting Boulder’s treasured open spaces & mountain parks and all your favorite outdoor places. Whether you are new to Leave No Trace or consider yourself an expert, don’t miss this chance to participate in fun stewardship trivia, mingle with staff from Leave No Trace, Boulder OSMP, Fjällräven, and other local partners, and win some cool prizes! Attendees will also receive an exclusive 30% discount on merchandise during the event. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Spotlight & National Trails Day Volunteer Workday, Hidden Valley Trail 

Give back to Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks by volunteering for a rewarding trail project on the Hidden Valley Trail reroute, a new trail that will improve sustainability, help protect sensitive habitats, open additional trails to cyclists, and improve accessibility for adaptive cyclists. Volunteers will also be introduced to Leave No Trace principles and stewardship education. Lunch is provided. Advance registration is required. 

SUNDAY,  JUNE 7 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Leave No Trace Spotlight Pop-Up Education & Outreach, plus Gold Standard Ceremony, Chautauqua Trailhead  

Stop by the Chautauqua Trailhead and meet staff from Boulder OSMP and Leave No Trace for engaging educational outreach. Pick up quick, practical tips on how to be a great outdoor steward and learn more about how to protect Boulder’s beloved open spaces and mountain parks. A brief Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site Designation ceremony at 10:00 am will include leaders representing the Leave No Trace organization and City of Boulder.

Leave No Trace Spotlights Proud Partners