Signs of spring, at last! There's still plenty of snow from recent storms in the Broomfield Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, but this brave crocus wasn't daunted. Master Gardeners will be doing annual cleanup at the garden in April. | |
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Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate the planet with your friends, family and neighbors at the Broomfield Earth Day Celebration! Stop by the Broomfield Library on Saturday, April 20, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. to participate in eco-themed activities for all ages and meet the Broomfield teams working on sustainability in your community.
Community Seed Swap
Excited to start your summer garden? Even if you have already stopped by the Seed Library this season, you can find even more varieties at the annual community seed swap! Bring extra seeds to share, and take home some new varieties for the season. No seeds? No problem! All are welcome to participate. You can also start your favorite seeds on the spot at the seed starting station, which will feature creative ways to plant using recycled materials.
Bike Repair
Got a bike in need of some TLC? The volunteer repair team will work their magic at the new, free bike repair station! To participate, complete the Bike Repair Sign-Up Form by Friday, April 12. Limited slots available, so sign up early for a pedal-perfect experience!
Volunteer
Looking to get your hands dirty and contribute to the fun? There are two great ways to volunteer as part of the Earth Day Celebration:
- Restoration Planting Event: Help restore the habitat at Metzger Farm from 9 a.m. to noon. All ages welcome!
- Bike Repair Volunteers: Your help is needed to make the NEW bike repair station a success! This volunteer shift lasts from 9:15–11:45 a.m. Be part of the check-in crew, the parts pacers or the fix-it squad!
Visit Broomfield.org/VolunteerNow to sign up!
Find more information about the Broomfield Earth Day Celebration at Broomfield.org/EarthDay.
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Ask a Master Gardener is Back!
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am - 1 pm
CSU Extension Office in the Broomfield Library
Throughout the growing season, Broomfield Master Gardeners are available to answer horticulture-related questions at convenient community locations. Visit Compass for current dates and sites. Prefer a call-back? You may leave a message anytime on the Master Gardener Helpline at 303.464.5554, ask detailed questions via email, or submit your question(s) using this online form.
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2024 Broomfield Educators Summit
Teachers grades K - 12 may register now to attend the 2024 Broomfield Educators Summit at InventHQ on June 5. Participants will receive a stipend and lunch, along with materials and resources to use in the classroom. Content will be focused on STEAM, humanities, and providing feedback on student needs. Hands-on STEAM activities will be incorporated as part of the day. Session presenters are David Allison, Angela Sheehan, Eric Garduno, SCFD partner organizations, and board members from the Broomfield Veterans Museum. Please refer questions to depotmuseum@broomfield.org.
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New CSU Online Beekeeping Program
CSU Extension recently launched an online beekeeping program tailored specifically for the Colorado and Mountain West region. This program is for individuals who are passionate about the environment and interested in learning how to support healthy honeybee colonies in the unique Mountain West region.
The format for this training is 100 percent online and self-paced offering the flexibility to start anytime and learn on your own timeline. CSU Online offers a certifying full course ‘mastery bundle’ and multiple individual courses to meet anyone’s needs. Regardless of your path, you’ll receive in-depth beekeeping training provided by CSU faculty and specialists.
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Seed Swap and Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 20, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Broomfield Library and Auditorium
Get ready for the growing season with a community seed swap and Earth Day celebration. Participate in eco-themed activities for all ages including a bike repair station, community seed swap and seed starting station, and water conservation programs and rebates.
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Vegetable Garden Basics
Thursday, April 11 - Garden Planning and Seed Starting
Thursday, April 25 - Garden Soils and Amendments
Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse
Free, but registration is required
Come learn the basics of vegetable gardening in Colorado! This series will take you through a season of timely topics you can mirror in your home garden, while giving you hands-on practice in the Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse. Classes will take place outside.
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Family Learn and Grow
First Class: Saturday, April 13
Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse
Free, but space is limited
Learn more
During Family Learn and Grow classes, children and their families explore how food is grown through hands-on lessons at Brunner Farmhouse. In the first class, children will assist with starting seeds for raised beds. Watch your garden grow throughout the season at the Teaching Vegetable Garden, and get ideas you can take home for more family fun. Classes are sequential and lessons will change each month according to the season. Join at any point in the series!
Registration is not currently required for the 2024 season, but space is limited.
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Cottage Food Safety Training
Offered by Colorado State University Extension, this nationally-recognized training program covers the specifics of the Colorado Cottage Food Act and how to safely operate a food business from a home kitchen. The $50 class is next offered on these dates:
April 4, 10:30 am - 2 pm, in-person El Paso County
April 5, 12 - 3:30 pm, in-person Montrose County
April 12, 9 am - 12:30 pm, online
April 18, 10:30 am - 2 pm, online
April 22, 1 - 4:30 pm, in-person Delta County
April 24, 1 - 4:30 pm, online
April 25, 12 - 3:30 pm, online
May 1, 12:30 - 4:30 pm, online
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Visit Compass for more Broomfield CSU Extension programs and events!
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G.R.I.T. Teen Gardening Program at Metzger Farm
Are you a teenager who loves to garden and get your hands dirty? The G.R.I.T. Teen Gardening Program (ages 13-18) is a pilot program for Broomfield and Westminster teens that will take place at the Metzger Farm Victory Garden on Sunday afternoons starting in May. Interested teens must apply for the G.R.I.T. Teen Gardening Program by April 30. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance no later than May 3. Space is limited to 20 participants. G.R.I.T. stands for Gardens, Relationships, Impact, Teamwork.
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Spring Cleanup Dates
Broomfield's Spring Cleanup will begin on April 20, giving residents a chance to dispose of large, non-hazardous items at NO CHARGE! Visit Broomfield.org/springcleanup to find out when trash haulers will be in your specific neighborhood, view the list of acceptable items, and learn more about properly disposing of household waste.
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Public Health Open House
All are welcome to attend an open house of Broomfield Public Health in celebration of National Public Health Week on Wednesday, April 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 100 Spader Way. Visitors will be able to take tours of the health department and meet the people who work to create a healthier community. Light refreshments will be available.
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Help Celebrate PDRC's 20th Anniversary!
Time flies when you’re having fun! Celebrate the good times and memories at the 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Paul Derda Recreation Center (PDRC). Enjoy your favorite place in Broomfield with your amazing community. Put your basketball abilities to the test in the three-point contest or check out the newly improved PDRC pool area, where you may be lucky enough to fish out a prize! Come hungry and eat at one of the various food trucks, check out the history of the PDRC on the memory walk or register to win a basket from your favorite program area. Visit all the areas and be entered to win an individual recreation pass for a year. Enjoy all this and more Saturday, April 20 from 2–6 p.m.
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2024 Summer Broomfield Program Guide
The 2024 Summer Broomfield Program Guide Covering programs and events in June through August began hitting mailboxes March 18. Check it out at Broomfield.org/ProgramGuide and discover all the great things Broomfield has to offer. Registration for most 2024 Summer programs begins on April 4 at 7 a.m. For many programs, non-residents may register starting April 18 at 7 a.m.
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