The Dog Beach at Union Reservoir is surrounded by green grass, leafy trees – and water.
Outdoor Fun at Union Reservoir
Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to enjoy Union Reservoir for boating, fishing, picnicking and dog swimming. Fall hours begin Sept. 1: 6 am-8 pm daily.
Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, is the last day of the $15 weekend and holiday vehicle rate. Beginning Sept. 8, the daily rate is $10 until Memorial Day weekend 2027.
Help welcome educator and author Lulu Buck to the Library for a free creative
workshop for 1st–5th graders. Lulu will read her picture books “Sue’s Sky” and “The Boy with the Black Heart.” After storytime, children can create their own watercolors inspired by the books. No registration is required for this free event.
Join Longmont’s own Bonnie & Taylor Sims and their friends, singer-songwriters Paloma Rose, Saja Butler and Jessica Carson. Together they’ll share an intimate evening of original music and conversation on the fine art of songwriting.
Learn more and buy tickets at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.
Exercise in the fresh air this fall! Join Recreation fitness instructors for a free outdoor Pilyoga class at noon every 1st and 3rd Saturday at Lanyon Park. For ages 14+; no childcare is available. View the schedule at longmontcolorado.gov/fitness.
It’s understandable to feel frustrated when new development is proposed nearby. While property owners have legal rights to develop land, Longmont has rules in place to ensure projects meet community standards and residents have opportunities to be heard. Learn more about growth in Longmont.
Art & Sip: Needlefelt Fall Trees
Grab a drink and get creative with Art & Sip classes at the Longmont Museum. On Thursday, Sept. 3 at either 4 or 6:30 pm you can create a cozy autumn scene in wool. Learn needle felting techniques while crafting a colorful picture of autumn trees. Learn more and register at longmontmuseum.org.
Putting the “Free” in Freezer Recycling
Recycle your old, working refrigerator or freezer – for free. If you’re an electric customer in Longmont, Estes Park, Fort Collins or Loveland, Efficiency Works will pick up and recycle your appliance at no cost, helping you save money and reduce energy waste. Schedule your pickup at EWRecycle.com.
Q: Wasps just built a nest near my electric meter! It’s hard for me to get at because it’s in a lamppost in front of my house – how do I get rid of the thing?
A: Those Narnia-style lampposts are called pedestal lights and they’re designed to hold our electric meters. They’re not designed to host a wasp family, but nobody told them, so nests do turn up sometimes.
Do NOT try to spray a wasp’s nest that’s in a pedestal light! Most wasp sprays are not rated for electrical equipment, so a quick spray can give you a dangerous or even deadly zap. Instead, call Longmont Power & Communications at 303-651-8386 so they can evict your unwanted guests.
