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“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love."
“Contemplad, mis amigos, la primavera que ha llegado; la tierra, complacida, ha recibido los abrazos del sol y pronto veremos los resultados de su amor.”
-Sitting Bull
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Broomfield County Commons
Saturday, Apr. 26
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Keep the Earth Day celebration going by restoring habitat through native planting at Broomfield Commons Open Space. Join the City and County of Broomfield, Broomfield Open Space Foundation, and Butterfly Pavilion's Urban Prairie Project Restoration Master Volunteers, and others. This event is FREE and open to all ages. Bring gloves, water, sunscreen, and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long sleeves and pants. Instruction, tools, and plants will be provided. To participate, please register on VolunteerHub.
| | Welcome to the team, Brian! | | Water Runs Back Open Space Naming Update | | |
The Broomfield City Council unanimously supported naming the property located at 18100 County Road 7, “Water Runs Back” Open Space during their meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 25. Now that the name has been approved, identification signage will be placed on the site. An open space management plan will be completed for the property in the coming years and community engagement will continue to be an important part of the planning process. Thank you to the Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee, Broomfield Open Space Foundation, Broomfield Sister Cities Organization, Broomfield Open Space Action Network and Broomfield Teen Council representatives for attending the meeting and providing their support throughout the naming project!
| | Broomfield Nature Program | | |
Get outside this Spring and Summer with Broomfield’s Nature Program! Explore open spaces during Family Sunset Nature Walks, learn more about nature with your little ones at Preschool Morning Nature Walks, or sign your child up for Friday Kids’ Classes to learn about the natural world with hands-on activities. Nature and Sunset Walks are free and Friday Kids’ Classes are $3 to register. Registration for Summer programs opens on Apr. 10 for Broomfield residents and Apr. 27 for non-residents. Visit B-rex.com to register for Friday Kids' Classes. Learn more at Broomfield.org/NatureProgram.
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As you may have seen, the nesting pair of bald eagles in Boulder County near Stearns Lake have changed nesting locations this year. Residents may still continue to view the eagles by utilizing the publicly accessible designated viewing area along the Miller-Cradleboard system. Please note that Boulder County Parks and Open Space provided information that 104th is closed to pedestrian access, parking is not allowed at the end of 104th Street, and tickets will be issued. The Broomfield Eagle Watch program is discontinued for this year, but continue to watch our newsletter or visit Broomfield.org/VolunteerNow for future volunteer opportunities!
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April's Open Space Recommendation:
10th Anniversary Denver to Boulder City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge is a global competition among cities to document biodiversity using iNaturalist, a community science platform. Log your observations as part of the Denver to Boulder Metro area to help our region compete! This event takes place in two parts. From Apr. 25 to 28, make observations of wild plants, fungi, animals, insects, etc. by taking images with your smart phone or camera. Then from Apr. 29 to May 4, upload your observations and identify what others have posted on iNaturalist. Anyone, anywhere, with a smartphone (or a camera and internet access) can participate in this community science project! Check out the global City Nature Challenge to find amazing tools including an educational toolkit, stats from previous events, and information on how these observations impact scientific research.
| | | How many bobcats will be born in an average litter? | | | |
Did you know that there are Bobcats in Broomfield? Check out this informational handout on bobcats to learn more about this elusive cat.
March's Nature Question:
Which of the following birds found in Broomfield uses a drumming noise to attract its mate?
Answer:
Northern Flicker! Check out this article on the Northern Flicker by Broomfield's own Wildlife Master, Sheri Hoffman!
Thank you to the 86 people who participated in last month's question!
| | open space and trails committee | | Next Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting: | | The Story of Wottge Open Space | | |
Broomfield Library
3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO 80020
Apr. 4, Friday
1:30-3 p.m.
This presentation is hosted by Fred Martin, local historian, and co-sponsored by the Broomfield Historical Society. The former Wottge family farm, now the 62-acre Wottge Open Space in Broomfield, has a rich, centuries-old history that spans the globe. For over 200 years, the Wottges owned and operated a family farm in Germany. World War II drew the family patriarch into war and Stalin partitioned East Germany to Poland which divested the family of their treasured farm. This started the family’s emigration across the world to Broomfield. They arrived to Colorado as immigrant farm laborers in 1952 and have since built a lasting legacy in the Broomfield community. The slideshow presentation includes many historic photos, maps and documents that make this heroic story come alive.
| | Gardening for Wildlife: Even a patio will do! | | |
Broomfield Community Center
280 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020
May 2, Friday
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Learn the many ways you can support local pollinators and migratory wildlife through gardening. This class will give guidance on what native plants to put in the ground as well as what native plants can grow well in a patio container pot. This will give you the tools to invite your favorite garden visitors into your yard or your patio. Join naturalist Jessica Goldstrohm, Owner of Colibri Creative Conservation Solutions, LLC, and Broomfield Senior Services, for this informative and fun class! There is no charge for this class and no advanced registration is required.
| | Broomfield Out Loud Mural Project Artist Talk Workshop | | |
Broomfield Library
3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO 80020
Apr. 16, Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
The City and County of Broomfield’s Arts and History division is concluding the Broomfield Out Loud program with a special mural by award-winning Native American (Arapaho) artist Brent Learned. Experience an evening with Brent, a talented muralist and painter and an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. Learned will share insights into his creative process and artistic vision for the forthcoming mural at 120th and Hwy 287 while participants will have the opportunity tomake an artistic creation of their own. Visit Broomfield.org/GROW for more information.
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Broomfield Library
3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO 80020
Apr. 19, Saturday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Discover, learn and take action for a greener future at the Broomfield Earth Day Celebration—bring your friends, family and neighbors! Stop by the Broomfield Library on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon to participate in eco-themed activities for all ages such as:
Learn more about Broomfield's Earth Day Celebration at Broomfield.org/EarthDay.
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