Preschool Nature Walk
2021-08-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | McKay Lake Park

Moonlight Nature Walk
2021-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Alexx Michaels Pond

Broomfield Open Space Foundation Board Meeting
2021-08-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Brunner House, 640 Main Street, Broomfield, Colorado, 80020

Preschool Nature Program
2021-08-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Plaster Reservoir

Preschool Nature Walk
2021-09-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Tom Frost Reservoir

Moonlight Nature Walk
2021-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Josh’s Pond

Preschool Nature Walk
2021-09-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Josh’s Pond

Broomfield Days
2021-09-18

Broomfield Fishing Derby
2021-09-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Tom Frost Reservoir

Preschool Nature Walk
2021-09-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Alexx Michaels Pond

CANCELED: Speaker Series: “The Summits, Songs, and Science Project” with Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Broomfield Community Center and Virtual

Moonlight Nature Walk
2021-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Lac Amora Park

Open House at Metzger Farm Open Space
2021-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Metzger Farm, 12080 Lowell Boulevard, Westminster
Metzger Fall Event Flyer

Preschool Nature Walk
2021-10-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Anthem Community Park

Speaker Series: "Owls of Colorado" with Emily Davenport
2021-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Broomfield Community Center and Virtual

Speaker Series: “The Power of Place: Conservation, Connection and Community” with Jim Peterson
2021-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
The November presentation will be held via Zoom Webinar ONLY.
Dial in by Phone: 877 853 5247
Webinar ID: 821 2515 5838
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Insight Series: Film Screening, Only the Earth and the Mountains and Panel Discussion
2021-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO, 80020, United States
Only the Earth and the Mountains by filmmaker Elleni Sclavenitis interrogates the narrative of settler colonialism in the American West by white pioneers and its implications to society today by examining the repercussions of the Sand Creek Massacre, in which more than 200 Cheyenne and Arapaho people were murdered by U.S. Cavalry troops on November 29, 1864. In speaking to the survivors’ descendants, it becomes clear that this event is a living, perpetual loss—one that should not be forgotten.
After the thirty minute film, stay for a panel discussion with members of the Arapaho and Cheyenne nations.
Presented by Creative Broomfield, the City and County of Broomfield Open Space and Trails, and the Broomfield Open Space Foundation.

CANCELED: Night Skies
2022-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Siena Reservoir, 15663 Sheridan Parkway), Broomfield, CO, 80020, United States
NIGHT SKIES EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED!
Due to weather, the February 4th Night Skies event has been rescheduled. Please check back later this month for updated date and time.
Thank you!

Open Space Speaker Series: “Local Government Planning for Wildlife and Mobility Across Transportation Corridors” with Andy Hough, Environmental Resource Coordinator, Douglas County Open Space & Natural Resources
2022-02-16 07:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Have you ever wondered how Colorado wildlife can navigate across major transportation corridors along the Front Range? Major highways like Interstate-25 have approximately 200,000 cars passing through per day, while they intersect with some significant wildlife corridors and migration routes for key species like bears, elk, pronghorn, and mule deer. Douglas County Open Space has developed some innovative tools to conserve wildlife habitat and provide mobility across major transportation corridors. These tools can be used to help build a robust wildlife system and then protect, leverage, and expand it in land use and transportation planning decisions. These concepts are presented in the context of Douglas County’s efforts in building such a system over the last 25 years and how this system paid big dividends in securing large wildlife passage structures in the I-25 and US Highway 85 expansion projects.
Andy has had a diverse professional background including working as an Army Artillery Liaison Officer; District Wildlife Manager with the Colorado Division of Wildlife; Resources Specialist, Land Use Administrator, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator and Zoning Compliance Supervisor for Douglas County Planning. He is currently employed as the Environmental Resources Coordinator for Douglas County Open Space & Natural Resources. Andy has professional experience in wildlife management, habitat and ecosystem restoration, environmental regulatory compliance, land use, law enforcement, leadership, agricultural research and plant propagation. He has a BS in biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa and has completed graduate coursework toward a MA in political science-public policy at the University of Colorado-Denver.
Held Virtually via Zoom
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://broomfield.zoom.us/j/82125155838?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dial by phone: 877 853 5247
Webinar ID: 821 2515 5838
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Open Space Speaker Series: “THE SUMMITS, SONGS, AND SCIENCE PROJECT” WITH DR. ULYANA HORODYSKYJ PEÑA
2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
The Summits, Songs, and Science project was started by a husband and wife team, Ricardo and Ulyana Peña back in 2017. Their goal is to climb the 100 highest peaks in Colorado, the 50 US state highpoints and the 7 Summits (the highest peaks on every continent). They also hope to inspire and connect people around the world by promoting the joys and benefits of fitness (mountaineering), culture (music) and critical thinking (science). Her presentation will focus on her many experiences around the world that capture the thrill of science, sharing of culture, and enjoyment of physical challenges.
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 public to the joys of science through in-person and virtual adventure science experiences around the world. She and her husband are based in Broomfield, Colorado.
Held Virtually via Zoom on Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://broomfield.zoom.us/j/82125155838?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial by phone: 877 853 5247
Webinar ID: 821 2515 5838
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Night Skies: Bundle up and enjoy an enchanting Night Skies Nature Experience.
2022-03-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Broomfield Community Commons Red Field Pavilion, 13200 Sheridan Boulevard, Broomfield, CO, 80020
Enjoy the wonders of nature while
viewing the moon and stars. View the
the nighttime sky through a telescope, listen
to exciting stories from Spellbinders, and
learn interesting facts about the
constellations.
This event is entirely outdoors, please
dress in warm layers, and bring your own
flashlight.

Preschool Nature Walk
2022-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Josh’s Pond
These walks 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 learn about nature while having fun. There is NO CHARGE for these programs! Visit Broomfield.org/NaturePrograms to view location maps and the full schedule.

“Trees along the Trails: Open Space Series: A Talk with a City Forester” with Nils Saha, Broomfield City and County Forester and Jack Pritchard, Broomfield Open Space and Trails Specialist
2022-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
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 33rd year as a “Tree City,” along with a summary of the History of Arbor Day itself. Have you always wondered – what trees are native? Introduced? Are there fire adapted trees and shrubs? And what benefits do these sentinels of nature contribute to our community? Trees provide us much more than you might guess!
Nils Saha is the City and County Forester in Broomfield. She joined the department in November 2021. Nils began her urban forestry career in New York City and moved to Colorado in 2015 to work for the City Forester’s Office in Denver. Most recently, she served as a Senior Forestry Coordinator in Fort Collins. Nils holds a Master’s in Conservation Biology from Columbia University and Bachelor’s degrees in Animal Behavior and English from Bucknell University. She currently lives in Denver with her husband, daughter and two dogs, and enjoys all things outdoors.
Jack Pritchard is the Open Space and Trails Specialist for the City and County of Broomfield. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University and Masters degrees in Conservation Ecology (MS) and Landscape Architecture (MLA) from The University of Michigan. He has previously worked at Golden Gate National Recreation Area and at The Matthaei Botanic Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. His graduate thesis research studied the intersection of restoration ecology and trails in the forests of Redwood National Park. He was recognized as a Wyss Scholar for the Conservation of the American West.
Held Virtually via Zoom on Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://broomfield.zoom.us/j/82125155838?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial by phone: 877 853 5247
Webinar ID: 821 2515 5838
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Preschool Nature Walk
2022-04-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Tom Frost Reservoir

Preschool Nature Walk
2022-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Metzger Farm, 12080 Lowell Boulevard, Westminster

Preschool Nature Walk
2022-05-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Broomfield County Commons Park

National Trails Day
2022-06-04 07:30 - 09:30 | Anthem Community Park/ Siena Reservoir, 15663 Sheridan Parkway
Trail users come celebrate National Trails Day by hiking or biking in the vicinity of Anthem Community Park/ Siena Reservoir (15663 Sheridan Parkway) on Saturday, June 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.! This annual event features a new trail section each year and serves as the Broomfield 100 kick off. Great for all ages and ability levels, please bring sturdy walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, water, and sunscreen!
