Nature Festival
2024-08-17 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Metzger Farm Open Space, 12080 Lowell Blvd, CO, 80020, United States

Broomfield Open Space Foundation General Board Meeting
2024-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Brunner House, 640 Main Street, Broomfield, Colorado, 80020
Everyone is welcome!

Preschool Wednesday Morning Nature Walks
2024-08-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Tom Frost Reservoir
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.

Kid's Fishing Derby
2024-09-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Broomfield Commons Trailhead Parking Lot, 12955 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO, United States
Every year, the Broomfield Open Space Foundation, in cooperation with the City and County of Broomfield and Colorado Parks & Wildlife, sponsors a free Kids’ Fishing Derby for ages 6 to 12 years. After a brief fishing clinic, kids will be provided with a pole and bait! Adult supervision and registration are required. This event is sponsored by the City and County of Broomfield Open Space and Trails Department, Broomfield Open Space Foundation, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Please park at the County Commons Open Space Trailhead (access from the west side of Westlake Drive & Lowell Boulevard) and walk to the pond. Please note that parking at the Westlake Drive trailhead is limited, with extra parking available at Paul Derda Recreation Center. Fishing poles and any fish caught can be taken home to keep the excitement going!
Register on BREx.com.

Preschool Wednesday Morning Nature Walks
2024-09-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Josh’s Pond

Family Sunset & Moonlight Walks
2024-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Josh’s Pond
Get a different feel for Broomfield’s open space as you explore it with a naturalist at sunset or after dark. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a flashlight. No registration is required for this free program. See a map of meeting locations.

CANCELED: BOSAN Commons Open Space Bio Blitz
2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Broomfield Commons Trailhead Parking Lot, 12955 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO, United States
This event has been canceled.

Preschool Wednesday Morning Nature Walks
2024-09-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Alexx & Michael’s Pond

Metzger Open House
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Metzger Farm, 12080 Lowell Boulevard, Westminster

Night Skies Program with Standley Lake Astronomy
2024-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Metzger Farm Open Space, 12080 Lowell Blvd, CO, 80020, United States
More details to come!

Preschool Wednesday Morning Nature Walks
2024-10-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Anthem Trailhead

Night Skies at Metzger Farms
2024-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Metzger Farm, 12080 Lowell Boulevard, Westminster
Come and join us as we look through telescopes with the Stanley Lake Astronomy Group-look through ours or bring your own. Learn about the planets and stars up in the sky. Take a walk in the dark with a Naturalist and learn about night animals and eye shine. Bring your flashlight and dress warmly. This is a free event.

Open Space and Trails Speaker Series: “Balancing Nature and Livelihoods: Sustainable development, and community-driven environmental efforts in Maasai Mara conservancies” With Francis Sopia, Conservation Manager at Olare Motorogi Conservancy in Kenya
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtural
This presentation will examine the structure, accomplishments, and ongoing challenges of the Maasai Mara Conservancies in Kenya. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of this unique conservation model, the role of community-driven environmental efforts, and the broader impacts on wildlife preservation and local livelihoods. Mr. Sopia also has a Colorado connection as he completed his graduate degree at CSU!
For more information or to join, please visit: Broomfield Open Space and Trails Speaker Series

BOSAN Bird Walk
2024-10-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Broomfield Commons Trailhead Parking Lot, 12955 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO, United States
Come join BOSAN for an early morning bird walk through the Broomfield Commons Open Space. We will have binoculars and birding guides to use. Bring your choice morning beverage, walking shoes, and your knowledge or curiosity about birds. Together, we will document what birds are present and get a head start to the day.
This is an ALL AGES event and is at NO COST TO YOU. Register here: BOSAN Bird Walk
We will meet at 8 am at the Commons Trailhead parking lot off of Lowell at 12955 Lowell Blvd at the intersection of Westlake Drive and Lowell Blvd. The walk will range from 1-2 hours long, depending on bird sightings

CANCELED: BOSAN Seed Planting Event at Broomfield Commons
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Broomfield Commons Trailhead Parking Lot, 12955 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO, United States
This event has been canceled due to weather.
Time to spread the seeds we harvested at Ridgeview! On November 9th from 10-12 pm, you are invited to plant native seeds that were harvested at Ridgeview with the City and County of Broomfield, Broomfield Open Space Foundation, and Butterfly Pavilion’s Urban Prairie Project Restoration Master Volunteers, and other open space champions from the community at the Broomfield Commons Open Space.
Please sign up here. This event is FREE and open to all ages.

“Wolverine Restoration in Colorado” With Jake Ivan, Wildlife Research Scientist for Colorado Parks & Wildlife
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtural
The North American Wolverine is a species that is native to Colorado but was extirpated from the state in the early 1900s. This presentation will cover basic wolverine ecology, why CPW supports restoring the species to Colorado, how restoration could work, and the recent legislation that outlines this process.
For more information or to join, please visit Broomfield Open Space and Trails Speaker Series

BOSF General Board Meeting
2025-01-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Development Conference Room

Open Space and Trails Speaker Series: “Birds of Winter” With Dawn Wilson, Award-Winning Local Nature Photographer
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join to learn which birds you may encounter in Colorado in the winter; how to spot them, tips for photographing them and some great locations to bird watch in winter. The presentation will include her award-winning photography and stories behind the photos.
Please visit Broomfield Open Space and Trails Speaker Series for more information and to join the talk.

Open Space and Trails Speaker Series: “Great Outdoors Colorado: A Legacy of Conservation and Community Impact” With Josh Tenneson, Deputy Director of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtural
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), established in 1992 through a voter-approved amendment, uses Colorado Lottery proceeds to preserve and enhance the state’s natural beauty. With over $1.5 billion invested in parks, trails, wildlife habitats, and community spaces, GOCO has made a significant impact on conservation and outdoor recreation across the state. Through its strategic investments and partnerships, GOCO has not only protected millions of acres of land but also enriched the lives of Coloradans. It serves as a example of how dedicated funding and community collaboration can safeguard our natural heritage while supporting sustainable recreation development. Join Josh and Broomfield OST to reflect on GOCO’s history and achievements, and celebrate its enduring mission to keep Colorado wild, beautiful, and accessible for all.
Please visit Broomfield Open Space and Trails Speaker Series for more information and to join the talk.

BOSF General Board Meeting
2025-03-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Brunner House, 640 Main Street, Broomfield, Colorado, 80020

Preschool Wednesday Morning Nature Walk: Josh’s Pond
2025-04-09 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 animals and plants in your own backyard. Explore the area and learn about nature while having fun. There is NO CHARGE for these programs!
For more information, please visit broomfield.org/4150/Nature-Program
Click here to view location maps.

Earth Day Celebration and Seed Swap
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Broomfield Library
The Broomfield Open Space Foundation will have a table at the Broomfield Earth Day Celebration and Seed Swap. For more information, please visit: https://compass.broomfield.org/event/earth-day-celebration-and-seed-swap-38819

Preschool Wednesday Morning Nature Walk: Tom Frost Reservoir
2025-04-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Tom Frost Reservoir

Broomfield Open Space Action Network Event (BOSAN): Dig In and Plant
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Broomfield Commons
Keep the Earth Day celebration going with us by restoring habitat by 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 other open space champions from the community on April 26th from 9-12 pm.

This event is FREE and open to all ages.

We will meet at the Broomfield County Commons Park, near the playground. Bring gloves, wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long sleeves and pants, and bring water. We will provide instruction, tools, and plants.

Register here

Kids' Fishing Derby: Registration is Required and Volunteers Needed
2025-05-03 08:00 - 11:00 | Tom Frost Reservoir
Fishing Derby is moving to the Spring for 2025! Interested in teaching the little ones in your life how to fish? Come to Broomfield’s annual Fishing Derby, co-sponsored by the Broomfield Open Space Foundation on Saturday, May 3rd from 8–11 a.m. at Tom Frost Reservoir. Children ages 6-12 will enjoy a one hour fishing session after a brief introductory fishing clinic. Any fish caught may be taken home along with their free fishing pole, goodie bag and a boatload of knowledge about fishing. Parent/guardian supervision and prior registration is required for the event. Please visit BREX to sign up for a Fishing Derby time slot.
Please visit here for more information.
We are seeking volunteers for this event:
General Volunteers (7am-11am): Come to Broomfield’s annual children’s fishing derby at the Tom Frost Reservoir. We will need folks to help with set up, breakdown, tabling, and be roving helpers. https://broomfield.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/977ab862-137f-4eac-97da-923bdc32d097
Experienced Fishers (7:30am-11am): Come to Broomfield’s annual children’s Fishing Derby at the Tom Frost Reservoir. We will need folks on the shoreline to help with fishing skills, line detangling, bagging fish and fish dispatch: https://broomfield.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/a7b870a8-4d16-4e6f-90b3-23746254290a
