Be Mindful Of Trail Conditions Before You Hike Or Bike Spring is a beautiful time around Ken-Caryl Ranch and can be a great time to get out and enjoy the trails. If you’ve ever gone hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking on our trails you know what I mean, but it is also a time… Continue Reading
In 2010, the KCRMA Board of Directors approved the Forest Stewardship Plan that was completed by the Colorado State Forest Service in 2006. The 10-year plan calls for thinning of overgrown forests and shrub lands to improve overall forest health and remove excessive wildfire fuels in the northwest section of the Foothills Open Space. The… Continue Reading
By KCRMA Open Space Ranger Gary Norton Spring is here, and along with warmer temperatures and longer days, weeds are starting to appear in lawns, parks and Open Space areas. As part of an integrated management approach, herbicides are used to combat weed infestations in the Open Space. This year’s herbicide applications will be conducted… Continue Reading
By KCRMA Trails Ranger Peter Marozas The Rangers have been receiving a rash of calls reporting bobcat sightings in Heirloom and surrounding neighborhoods. Bobcats primarily go near your home because they are attracted to a food source and/or shelter opportunities that present themselves nearby. This is normal activity due to the fact that bobcats favor… Continue Reading
By KCRMA Open Space Ranger Matt Oven As the lead Patrol Ranger, I receive many comments from residents by phone or in the field inquiring about Wildlife and Trails user data. More particularly, how many types of wildlife are reported, the number of trespassers on trails and dog off-leash contacts. I recently provided year-end trail… Continue Reading
It is that time of year when residents begin to see coyote activity in Open Space and along greenbelts. Coyotes are currently establishing territories and den sites. Coyotes breed during February and March and give birth in April and May. Along with increased sightings, concerns start to rise over the feeding of wildlife, particularly coyotes… Continue Reading
Many trails on Ken-Caryl Ranch are private and on land owned and managed by the Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association. Only residents and their accompanied guests are allowed to use these trails. The Park Rangers have no way of knowing whether the people they see on the trails are indeed authorized to be there unless they… Continue Reading
The following article appeared in the March 14, 2012 issue of Life at Ken-Caryl. Controlled Burn Scheduled for the North Hogback Open Space By KCRMA Open Space Ranger Gary Norton West Metro Fire Rescue and the Ken Caryl Ranch Master Association Open Space Rangers are scheduled to conduct a controlled burn in the North Hogback… Continue Reading
Attention Ken Caryl Residents Please help! Several bears are frequenting the Ken-Caryl Valley and are, unfortunately, finding many attractants in your community. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking that you take the following measures to protect your home, your neighbors and the bears in your community: Remove all birdfeeders (Feed birds November through March… Continue Reading
It is not at all uncommon to see bears at Ken-Caryl Ranch including at your home. Food sources around your property and neighboring properties will attract bears. Often times if a bear feels threatened it will climb a tree for security. If this happens at your property do not attempt to “shoo” the bear away…. Continue Reading