Recordings for the 2024 Spring Speaker Series and other past speakers can be found here: https://www.broomfield.org/2936/Speaker-Series
Show your support for Broomfield Open Space and learn more about trends, local wildlife, and opportunities to increase your enjoyment of open space. This event is sponsored by the Broomfield Open Space Foundation and the City and County of Broomfield Open Space and Trails Department.
FEBRUARY 7
“CONSERVATION IN ACTION: DENVER ZOO’S COLLABORATIVE WORK TO SUPPORT BISON AND GRASSLANDS IN COLORADO”
WITH KATE WILKINS
This talk will delve into Denver Zoo’s collaborative work with Denver Mountain Parks to restore the grassland landscape at Daniels Park (Douglas County). More specifically, the presentation will address the importance of conserving Colorado’s grasslands, Denver Zoo’s conservation actions at Daniels Park, and the power of community engagement in achieving conservation goals.
APRIL 10
“AMERICAN KESTREL NEST BOX PROJECT: CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT”
WITH JENNIFER REDMOND
American kestrels are one of the smallest, but most common, raptors that inhabit Broomfield, and most of North America. Colorful and charismatic, they are about the size of an American robin. With their populations declining since the 1960s, we are focused on learning more about these beautiful raptors and informing conservation efforts. This talk will discuss nest box projects and how they can provide additional kestrel nesting sites, as well as opportunities for research, community engagement, and education.
