Grants Available
The application period is open through March 31st for Nature’s Next Stewards 2026 grant funding. Jeffco Open Space Foundation believes everyone needs nature to thrive, nature must be loved and cared for, experiential learning is lasting, and children are nature’s next stewards. We make these beliefs real by fostering partnerships with local nonprofit and […]
The JCOSF Litz Scholarship
Announcing the Litz Scholarship Jeffco Open Space Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Litz Scholarship, dedicated to supporting the next generation of environmental stewards. We believe the future health of our shared public lands, open spaces, and vital natural ecosystems depends on passionate and well-educated professionals. This scholarship is intended to help […]
Double Your Donation this Colorado Gives Day
It’s once again time for Colorado Gives Day, and we have an exciting opportunity to share! From now through December 9th, your donations will be doubled by either our Board Member Matching Funds program, or the Colorado Gives Foundation. Read on for more information… This year the Jeffco Open Space Foundation is excited to share […]
Partner Spotlight: Invenergy
We sat down with Alicia Russo, Social Impact Manager at Invenergy to learn more about their investment in Colorado energy and the Jeffco Open Space Foundation. Check back often for features on other awesome partners! Tell us what Invenergy is all about. On the national/world scene, Invenergy is America’s leading privately-held developer, owner, and operator […]
National Public Lands Day 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
Jeffco Open Space Foundation is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for the JCOS National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event on September 27, 2025. NPLD is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Your business or organization can partner with us to sponsor National Public Lands Day at one of the following levels: […]
Volunteer on Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, spend April 26th outside, giving back to your public lands, removing noxious weeds and planting native species at Van Bibber Park. Stay for the food and prize drawings. To register go to offero.jeffco.us or click the QR code below. Update: Thanks to 30 staff members and 90 volunteers, over 800 […]
Jeffco Open Space – Adaptive Recreation Updates
Helpful webpage: Jeffco Open Space has a new Adaptive Recreation webpage with detailed information about the Recreation Adventures for Visitors Experiencing Disabilities (RAD) reservation system. An adaptive bike share request form for this free service is accessed on the page. It also provides helpful definitions, maps, mileage, and surface information on each of the suggested […]
My Experiences Using Adaptive Equipment in Open Space – Part 2
Author: Kirsten Rosvall Part 2 in a 3-part series, highlighting different varieties of adaptive equipment See part 1 A Physical Lifestyle In the first installment I wrote of my pre-injury life of outdoor adventuring. I enjoyed rock climbing, ice climbing, cross-country skiing, scuba diving and hiking 14ers. My career was also physically demanding, particularly when […]
Grant Benefits Jeffco Open Space Visitors
The Jefferson County Open Space Foundation (JCOSF) applied for a Shift Events Grant to support and expand the Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) RAD initiative (Recreation Adventures for People Experiencing Disabilities). Thanks to the generous grant from Shift Events of $5,000 plus matching funds from JCOSF, we have provided $10,000 in equipment and support to […]
Nature’s Next Stewards – Grant Opportunity
Jeffco Open Space Foundation believes everyone needs nature to thrive, nature must be loved and cared for, experiential learning is lasting, and children are nature’s next stewards. We make these beliefs real by fostering partnerships with local nonprofit and parks and recreation providers to be a bridge between our neighborhoods and communities to the fabulous […]