As Colorado faces continued development pressures, Boulder’s cherished open spaces are more vital—and vulnerable—than ever. This summer, Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks expanded its efforts to protect that legacy by launching a new bilingual Junior Ranger program.
KGNU’s Rossana Longo speaks with Felipe Proaño, Bilingual Junior Ranger Program Coordinator for the City of Boulder, about this initiative that invites youth from diverse backgrounds to explore local trails while fostering the next generation of environmental stewards through language inclusion and equity.
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Expanding the Legacy: Boulder’s Bilingual Junior Ranger Program Protects Open Space for Future Generations Rossana Longo-Better
Explore details about the Junior Ranger Program—including summer job sessions, crew options, pay rates, and how teens can get involved—on the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks website: https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/junior-ranger-program
