Three Eaglets Have Left the Nest!
A pair of bald eagles nesting in Rock Creek Farm raised three eaglets this spring, all of which have left the nest and are successfully flying! The first eaglet was spotted leaving the nest by the Broomfield Open Space and Trails Wildlife Biologists and several Eagle Watch Volunteers in mid-June. The Read more…
Broomfield’s Open Space and Trails wants to hear from YOU!
The City and County of Broomfield is refreshing the Open Space, Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan. This research will build upon the 2005 version of the Master Plan and will reflect, enhance, and refine the 2016 Comprehensive Plan goals for Open Space, Parks, Recreation and Trails. The strategy is Read more…
Open Space Speaker Series, April 20, 7-8 pm: “Trees along the Trails: A Talk with a City Forester” with Nils Saha, Broomfield City and County Forester and Jack Pritchard, Broomfield Open Space and Trails Specialist
From Bur Oaks to Narrowleaf Cottonwood, today’s urban forest canopy denotes the human presence on the prairie landscape here in Broomfield. Join the Open Space and Trails Department for a conversation with the new City and County Forester, as we mark the annual celebration of Arbor Day – And Broomfield’s Read more…
Open Space Speaker Series, March 16, 7-8 pm: “The Summits, Songs, and Science Project” with Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña, Professor, Scientist and Mountaineer
Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña, as a scientist, professor and polar guide, offers a unique perspective on her explorations around the planet, having visited and worked on all 7 continents before age 23. She is the founder of Science in the Wild, an adventure citizen science company focused on introducing the Read more…
Fire Mitigation
Our thoughts are with all of those who have been impacted by the devastating Marshall Fire. We are grateful to North Metro Fire and the first responders who worked to keep Broomfield Safe. While all future wildfires cannot be avoided, there are some things you can do. The National Fire Read more…