Sanctuary

I have been hiking and fishing Button Rock for about 25 years.  I don't know of a better more diverse and well laid out natural area by a small city like Longmont.  The people I meet along the trails and fishing are friendly and seem to enjoy the area also.  I have seen great diversity of wildlife and plants here.  The Ranger, Jamie Freel, is very professional, knowledgeable,  and is always actively engaged with projects in the preserve.  I haven't met one of the seasonal rangers either that wasn't pleasant and helpful.

During the winter I often think about the coming spring and the time I will spend fishing, walking or observing the wildlife. I don't live in Longmont anymore but I still feel a strong bond to this place and appreciation for Longmont making it happen.  Button Rock is about as close as I get to the perfect place to spend time in nature.