About POS Foundation
The Parks and Open Space Foundation was formed at the end of 2004 as a supporting organization for the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department. The Foundation is incorporated in the State of Colorado as a non-profit. The Foundation’s goals are to fund specific projects and programs that are beyond the financial capacity of the Parks and Open Space Department and to promote citizen stewardship of open space. The Foundation relies on the generosity of individuals, other foundations and corporations to reach its goals. The Board of Directors are appointed by the County Commissioners and include 3 members from the Parks and Open Space Department, 3 members from the Parks and Open Space Advisory Board and the Historic Preservation Advisory Board, and 3 members from the general public. The Foundation is open to general membership and is envisioned to be one of those enduring vehicles that provides for personal connections to open space.

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Guiding Values
• To help promote the quality of life (for) today and tomorrow:
• We believe prehistory, pioneering, mining and agricultural heritage is vital to our lives and to future generations.
• We value geologic features, ecosystem diversity, wildlife habitat, scenic prairie and mountain vista, and natural landscapes.
• We value places for reflection, solitude, learning, inspiration and discovery.
• We believe in opportunities for people to connect with the land through passive recreational and other sustainable public uses.
• We believe in maintaining community integrity by creating (and maintaining) urban buffers.
• We believe in inspiring current and future stewards of our lands and resources.
• We accomplish our mission with honesty, openness and a respect for diverse opinions.