Moonlight Walk at Alexx and Michael’s Pond (Westlake), August 11
On Friday, August 11 from 7 pm – 8 pm, come to our moonlight walk and listen to a naturalist talk about the Many Legs of the Night! This program is Free. Hope to see you there!
Explore and Discover Broomfield Commons with Us on a Bio Blitz Adventure on July 29!
Broomfield Commons Open Space is home to a plethora of plants and animals native to Colorado. On July 29th from 7 am to 12 pm, you are invited to join the City and County of Broomfield, Broomfield Open Space Foundation, and Butterfly Pavilion’s Urban Prairie Project Restoration Master Volunteers to Read more…
Metzger Farm Open House
Saturday, June 17 from 9 am – 11 am Have you ever wondered what is behind the locked gates at Metzger Farm? There will be a number of open house events this summer that will allow you to get close and look at farming life in the 1950s. Come to Metzger Read more…
Broomfield Trail Adventure at Spano Park
Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking or biking in the vicinity of Spano Park (17715 Huron St) on Saturday, June 3 from 8 am – 10 am! Photo by Tim Seibert This annual event features a new trail section each year and serves as the Broomfield 100 kick off. Great Read more…
On April 22, Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the trails at Metzger Farm Open Space!
On Earth Day, April 22, we will meet at 2:00 pm in the parking lot (12080 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020). Please sign up on Volunteer Hub Volunteers under 18 will need to fill out a waiver. Copies will be available at the event, or you can download it here and bring it Read more…
Broomfield Raptor Management Plan
Broomfield is fortunate to have a variety of active raptor populations thriving in a suburban setting. However, these majestic birds, which include species like Bald Eagles, Great Horned Owls and Red-tailed Hawks, are sensitive to human disturbances. The City and County of Broomfield is taking a proactive approach to protect Read more…
Canceled: Night Skies Event: April 21
THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER.
Leashed Dogs Help Keep Open Spaces Wild
By Terra Lenihan Our open spaces in Broomfield are one of the main reasons people love living here! Most days, I like to walk through The Field, our very first open space in Broomfield! As I walk east from the Brunner House on Midway and Main, I often see a Read more…
Spring Preschool Nature Walks Are Right Around the Corner
These Wednesday morning walks start up again in April and are designed especially for preschoolers and their guardians. Take a walk with naturalists through Broomfield’s open space areas. Learn about the animal and plant life in your own backyard. Explore the area and have fun! No registration is required for Read more…
Avian Flu in the City and County of Broomfield
The Broomfield Open Space staff is working with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to take appropriate measures to keep our community and other wildlife safe.While the human health risks from Avian Flu are low according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CPW recommends that people do not touch dead Read more…