Venus de Miles Bike Ride

Saturday, August 27 | Bohn Park

This local ride offers a 33, 66, or 100- mile loop, all starting and finishing in Lyons’ picturesque Bohn Park.
We expect nearly 800 cyclists. They will be leaving Bohn Park and headed out along 2nd Ave towards McConnell and US-36 early in the morning and then follow three different routes throughout Boulder and Larimer Counties.

Please expect three short 15 minute road closures early on Saturday morning for the start of each route. The short road closures will take place between the 2nd Ave Bridge and the Bohn Park entrance/Recycling Center entrance. Closures are planned for 6:30 am, 7 am and 8:30 am for the riders to head out safely. Thank you.

Hootenany @ River Bend

2 - 7 pm | Sunday, August 28

The Lyons Community Foundation and Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund are happy to announce the 2nd annual Hootenanny, which will take place at River Bend on Sunday, August 28th from 2pm-7pm. Some favorites will be back for a day of family fun: cornhole tournament, dancing with Mayama, duck race, family fun zone, live music and a silent auction. Mark your calendars and come on out.

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Operation Mighty Goats

Tackling weed and fire mitigation organically!

The Town is working with two goat entities to help with weed mitigation. There is a herd of about 10 goats working/eating in and near the flood buyout areas near Park St in the confluence. This herd has been in town for almost two weeks and has another week or two of weeding! And they are the Mighty Goats, named after Disney characters. There will be another herd of 35-40 goats arriving after Labor Day and working the area west of Horizon Drive, near the playground.

Did you know goats will navigate even the most difficult terrain to consume any vegetation on wildfire-prone land? And they are cute too!

St. Vrain Valley School District

Schools back in session

Please remember to slow down in school zones and look out for children. Always yield to pedestrians and stop for them in our crosswalks. As school resumes, please remember that the parking lots and athletic fields are reserved for students during school and for after school activities. No dogs are ever allowed on school property and fields.

CDOT Lyons Bridge Repairs on Highway 7

Work began earlier this week with CDOT and Contractor Structures, Inc. regarding repairs to the bridge on Colorado Highway 7 over North Saint Vrain Creek in the Town of Lyons. These bridge repairs are part of an existing project to rehabilitate two bridges in Boulder County.

During the initial phase of work, crews will replace the sidewalks and make bridge deck repairs. This is expected to last for approximately four weeks. Work will begin on the northbound (east side) of the bridge and switch to the southbound (west side) once the east side is complete. Two-way bridge traffic will be down to one lane, managed by temporary traffic signals. The second phase of work consists of scour removal and riprap protection with no traffic impacts to CO 7. This work will last for an additional three weeks.

Lyons Community Foundation Grants

Are you new to Lyons? Are you looking for opportunities to learn about the amazing projects led by LCF grantees? Are you in search of a way to give back to the community? Donate your time to serve on the Grants Review Committee. It's a great way to learn about the community and become more involved in the local ideas for Lyons. Applications are due by September 4th. This year the Committee will meet on Sept 15th and Sept 29th.
Apply online today!

Remain Bear Aware!

Hyperphagia - a bear's time to pack on pounds

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds people to remain bear aware during hyperphagia - a bear's time to pack on pounds in preparation for winter.

Black bears in Colorado are entering hyperphagia and will spend up to 20 hours a day trying to eat more than 20,000 calories to fatten up for winter. As bears start to prepare for hibernation and hunt for food, you may see more bear activity in Lyons.

Most conflicts between people and bears can be traced to easily accessible human food and your trash, as a bear’s natural drive to eat can overcome its fear of humans. When bears become too comfortable around humans, they can destroy property or even become a threat to human safety.

CPW’s most reported conflicts are from attractants such as trash, bird seed, pet food, and barbecue grills. Removing these and keeping your trash secure can help.

Apply for a Board and Commission

Maybe you're great with numbers or budgets. Or more interested in human services and helping others. Joining a board or commission is a great way to become involved and help shape the decisions made in your community. There are currently vacancies on several different commissions.
To apply for an Advisory Board or Commission position, please complete the online Application. Your application will be sent to the mayor, who will follow up with you directly.

Fall flower fun at the Botanic Garden

Saturday, September 10, 2022, 9 am – noon

The Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens invites you to join them Saturday, September 10, 2022, 9 am – noon, for an open house with a public tour, plant shopping, garden advice, and generally enjoying the gardens as a community.

Garden director Garima Fairfax and volunteers will be on hand to talk plants and show visitors around all morning. Formal tour will start at 10 a.m. focusing on late-season blooms and wacky seed pods. Tour is free, and visiting the gardens is always free. They will be selling t-shirts and a small selection of Colorado-native perennial wildflower plants - plant now for more color and happy pollinators next year. The RMBG is located near the corner of 4th Ave and Prospect St. in Lyons. Park on the street and walk in on the Bohn Park access path.

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