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Lights Out Lyons


August Events in Lyons

Venus de Miles and Lights Out Lyons 

Both the Venus de Miles women's cycling event and Lights Out Lyons return to Bohn Park for the 4th year.
Venus de Miles will be this Saturday, August 24th from 7:00 am till 4:00 pm. There will be a brief closure along 2nd Ave from 7 am - 9:30 am from Park St to the Recycling Center entrance as the riders depart.

Later that evening, residents are encouraged to turn off the lights and Explore Bohn Park in the Dark.  There will be a mini planetarium set up at the Lyons Regional Library from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.  As daylight fades, the magical world of night takes over. Residents are encouraged to enjoy a walk in the dark starting from the Bohn Park Shelter, at 7:30 pm to discover the secrets of the night, including some of the adaptations that nocturnal wildlife use to hunt, explore, and survive. The walk will be led by Deborah Price, a retired environmental educator with Boulder County Parks & Open Space, the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas, Rocky Mountain National Park and other nature and science organizations. In addition there are many opportunities for stargazing and exploring the planets with local scientists, telescopes and the community.  Residents are also invited to camp in Bohn Park for this one evening of star gazing. Fun for the whole family! Learn more about Lights Out Lyons. 
US 36 Wildlife Crossings

Lyons Community Foundation 

Grant Review Committee Applicants Wanted

Looking for a way to give back & be involved in our community? Help make an impact and award $75,000 in Grant Funding. The Lyons Community Foundation is currently seeking applicants to join the grants review committee. 

  • Make a difference: Award grants & learn about local initiatives in Lyons
  • Time commitment: 2 meetings (Sept 16th & 30th) + application review time (10 hrs).
  • Apply by Sept 6th:  Find the application here
Boulder County Wildfire Partners Rebate


Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program 


Boulder County has a timely new rebate program encouraging residents to actively take steps to protect their homes and communities from wildfire.

The rebate program is open to all residents who are actively improving home hardening and defensible space on their properties to reduce the potential for wildfire to spread.

This program provides a rebate of up to $500 to county residents, including those who live in the Town of Lyons who apply and complete wildfire mitigation actions.
Learn more.  www.wildfirepartners.org/rebate/

US-36 Wildlife Crossing Update

Boulder County Parks and Open Space

Boulder County has started investigating the feasibility of building wildlife crossing structures on US Highway 36 between Boulder and Lyons, specifically between Lefthand Canyon Drive and State Highway 66.

Parks & Open Space staff recently hosted a public meeting for residents to receive the latest information, ask questions, and express concerns. The recording and a two-question survey are now available on the project webpage.

The boco.org/US36WildlifeCrossings webpage also includes past public presentations on the importance of wildlife crossings and the specifics of this project and an email sign up link to receive updates throughout the project.
Lyons Flyer Mid Day Bus Service

Lyons Flyer Bus Service

Mid-day bus service returned on Aug 12 
for the remainder of the year
 

The Boulder County Commissioners approved adding mid-day bus service from Boulder to Lyons and Lyons to Boulder beginning last week on Monday, August 12,2024. This service will be available all year for residents.

The mid-day bus departs Boulder at noon on weekdays to Lyons and the return trip leaves Lyons at 12:50 pm. The final schedule is posted on the Town website.
First Sunday Lyons


First Sunday Lyons 
By the Lyons Chamber of Commerce 


The inaugural First Sunday in Lyons event, sponsored by the Lyons Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Sunday, September 1st,  from 11:30 am - 5 pm. The Lyons Area Chamber of Commerce’s goal is to create extra business visibility and increase sales. It is an opportunity to highlight our collective talents, unique shops and restaurants and the “Lyons vibe” that makes our town so unique. They hope to engage locals AND attract visitors from the greater metro area with family friendly activities, live music and more.
Streambank Restoration


Colorado Water Conservation Board and St Vrain Left Hand Water Conservation District 

Streambank Restoration 

The  2013 flood caused many sections of the St Vrain River to reroute creating significant damage to stream banks and their stability. During the flood recovery period the Town was able to obtain funding from various State and Federal agencies to bank stabilization and repairs of all the streambanks within the Town limits. 
However,  there is one last section of streambank just north of the new Summit Housing area to be restored. This bank has steep bank cuts from the flood and continues to erode, posing a concern for safety of residents and stream health. The Town has obtained funding from Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and St Vrain Left Hand Water Conservation District (SVLHWCD) to fund procurement of an Engineering firm to design the streambank repairs. 

The design is currently at 60% design with an estimated timeline to have 100% of the design completed by September 2024. The Town has submitted an application request for additional funding for construction. As the project progresses, the Town will provide additional updates. Please contact the Town if you have any questions. .
Boulder County Elections

Boulder County Elections

Boulder County Elections is your source for election information, voter registration, ballot content, and more. 

If you have recently moved, now is the time to get registered or check your voter registration information. While Colorado does have same-day voter registration, if you would like to get your ballot in the mail, get registered now to avoid delays. Include an email address with your registration to be automatically enrolled into BallotTrax to get notifications about the status of your ballot. 

 The General Election is Tuesday, November 5.
Visit BoulderCountyVotes.gov for more information.
Glass Recycle


Glass Recycling Pilot Program

Beginning in early August 

Boulder County and the Town of Lyons are piloting a glass collection ONLY bin at the recycling center. The bin is specific for glass bottles and jars only and will go directly to Glass to Glass, a recycling facility in Broomfield to be recycles and create a new bottle for use. The program is new for Lyons and is a pilot program, one of just two within the State of Colorado.  Look for the big blue box that accepts GLASS ONLY. We expect the bin to be at the drop off center for one year to determine whether or not to keep the program. 

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