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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Meet the beekeepers at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

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Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and learn the basics of honeybees, beekeeping, and bee-friendly gardens. Featured activity: make your own beeswax candle!

Saturday, April 15, 20239 a.m.–12 p.m.17 Mile House Farm Park8181 S Parker Rd, Centennial, C...

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

Dove Valley Regional Park is getting an upgrade

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Dove Valley Regional Park (at the intersection of Potomac Road and Broncos Parkway in Centennial) will soon undergo a major renovation that includes new amenities, a refresh of the existing 52-acre park and the first phase of construction on an additional...

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

Spring wine and chalk art festival

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Buy tickets now and save $10 off admission. Hurry, this is a limited offer!

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Protecting wildlife habitat along Kiowa Creek

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In late January, Arapahoe County Open Spaces completed its acquisition of a 74-acre property near the Town of Bennett. The property contains a section of Kiowa Creek and is approximately 60% floodplain, representing valuable wildlife habitat in Colorado&a...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

Future community park in Four Square Mile Area

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This week, Arapahoe County completed the acquisition of a 4.5-acre property at the corner of S. Parker Road and E. Mexico Drive, with plans to turn the site into a future community park. Site access is strictly prohibited for the foreseeable future as we ...

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Posted on: January 18, 2023

4-H Youth Extravaganza at the Fairgrounds

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Participate in activities and learn more about 4-H membership on Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

Community events announced for 2023

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Arapahoe County is excited to share its 2023 lineup of signature events. Open Spaces and Fairgrounds staff are already busy finalizing the details on the expanded schedule of art, entertainment and fun festivities. There's something for everyone!...

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Posted on: November 18, 2022

Colorado Master Gardeners grow impact and reach in 2022

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Each year, Arapahoe County CSU Extension trains 15-20 residents to become certified Colorado Master Gardeners through a competitive selection process. Congratulations to our 2022 cohorts for making a positive impact on our community. Rec...

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Posted on: October 24, 2022

Visit the Village

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Join us for a holiday-themed family fun day on December 10 at the Fairgrounds

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Posted on: October 21, 2022

Fall tour of Open Spaces in eastern Arapahoe County

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It’s a magical time of year to get outside and enjoy Arapahoe County’s parks, trails and open spaces.

Recently, Open Spaces staff and members of the Open Space and Trails Advisory Board had the opportunity to experience firsthand the di...

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Posted on: October 5, 2022

4-H holiday evergreen sale

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Help support the 4-H youth program in Arapahoe County. Orders due by Friday, Oct. 28

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Posted on: September 29, 2022

New community garden is coming to Cheyenne-Arapaho Park

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A Community garden is coming to Cheyenne-Arapaho park in Spring 2023! The new garden will have 22 plots, including four wheelchair-accessible plots, for residents to grow their own vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Community gardens are a wonderful ...

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Posted on: September 9, 2022

Arapahoe County awards $24 million in open space funds to local governments

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Arapahoe County today awarded more than $24 million in open space funding to cities, towns and partner agencies, enhancing local parks, trails and open space offerings across the region. The annual open space awards ceremony recognizes how the County’s on...

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Posted on: September 15, 2022

Treat Street at the Scaregrounds

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On Oct. 22, enjoy a day of trick-or-treating and spooktacular family fun, presented by Orchard!

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Posted on: September 14, 2022

Free info session on 4-H youth program

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Attention Arapahoe County families! Looking for fun and educational activities that will help your kids grow? Enrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H youth program starts mid-October. Join us for a free informational session at the 17 Mile House Farm Park (8181 ...

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Posted on: September 13, 2022

17 Mile House Farm Park Dairy History

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Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and learn about the property’s dairy history (1880-1950). Visit the milking parlor in the barn, milk house, and butter churn display. Featured activity: make and taste your own butter!

Saturday, Oct. 8, 20229 a.m.&...

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

Heritage and Native Plants at the Farm

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Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park to learn about gardening with Colorado native plants from CSU Extension Master Gardeners. Take a guided walk around the farm at 10 a.m. to identify plants such as sage and heritage roses used for potpourri and tea. Featured...

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Posted on: August 8, 2022

The Arapahoe County 5K Trail Run is Sept. 15!

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A timed run along the Chery Creek Trail in Centennial. BBQ and live bluegrass at the finish line!

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Posted on: August 5, 2022

Meet our new Arapahoe County CSU Extension Director

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Arapahoe County Open Spaces is thrilled to announce the appointment of new CSU Extension Director Dina Baker, following a four-month extensive search. Dina began at the County Aug. 8.

Dina will head the Arapahoe County CSU Extension division, overseeing ni...

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Posted on: July 21, 2022

High Line Canal trail underpass improvements underway

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The High Line Canal Trail near Parker Road and E. Mississippi Ave. will be closed while crews install the permanent pedestrian railing along the trail on the south side of Parker Road. The closure will begin at 7 a.m. August 15 and run through 7 p.m. Augu...

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Posted on: July 19, 2022

Wagons West—a Musical Tribute at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

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Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park to enjoy the musical program Wagons West, featuring pastimes from the 1800s. Suzie and Gary make history come alive with their songs and stories of Colorado pioneers, Native Americans, gold miners, cowboys and more. The son...

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Posted on: July 8, 2022

Enter your best work in Public Competitions at the Arapahoe County Fair

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Enter your creations in four categories: Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, Fiber Arts, and Skilled Arts. Earn ribbons (and bragging rights!) from a panel of expert judges.

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Posted on: June 15, 2022

Arapahoe County CSU Extension wins regional award for Urban Ranchers Camp

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Demonstrating excellence in animal science programming 

The Arapahoe County CSU Extension 4-H team in June received a Western Regional Award for Excellence in Animal Science Programming, for the Urban Ranchers Day Camp program. The team will be re...

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Posted on: June 13, 2022

Explore YOUR outdoors at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

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Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and experience outdoors at the farm with CSU Extension 4-H program specialists. They will introduce youth to urban wildlife, trees, and nature around the 17 Mile House. Featured activity: see and feel animal skins and skull...

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Posted on: June 1, 2022

Bike to Work Day is June 22

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It’s a great day to hit the trails and try commuting to work by bike! Stop by our stations for breakfast burritos and local pastries, updated trail maps, cool swag, and more. Brought to you in partnership with the City of Centennial, Denver Sout...

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Posted on: May 11, 2022

Wool Spinning at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

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Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and discover how animal wool is spun into the sweaters we wear. Featured activity: try wool carding by hand and dye your own sheep’s wool! We will also offer small-group tours of the historic 17 Mile House and bar...

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Posted on: May 2, 2022

Cheyenne-Arapaho Park expansion project to benefit community

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Construction will begin mid-May 2022 on a project to renovate and activate the west side of Cheyenne-Arapaho Park in the Four Square Mile area of unincorporated Arapahoe County. The 4.6-acre park located at 9200 E. Iowa Ave. approximately one-half mile no...

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Posted on: April 21, 2022

Work begins on Parker Road Overpass for High Plains Trail

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Arapahoe County Open Spaces, Public Works & Development, and Jalisco International, Inc. will start construction of the Parker Road Overpass for High Plains Trail on Monday, April 25. 

The Open Spaces project will improve regional trail connec...

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Posted on: April 19, 2022

How to protect your flock from Avian Influenza

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Have backyard chickens? Please use the following resources for information regarding the current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak.

Call your veterinarian if your flock shows signs of influenza or you suspect exposure.

No Vet? You can also c...

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Posted on: April 11, 2022

Water bugs at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

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Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and learn about water critters living in Cherry Creek from City & County of Denver Environmental Educator Donny Roush. Take a short, guided nature walk with Casey Davenhill from Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners. Featur...

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