B in the Loop: Broomfield Open Space and Trails eNewsletter

January 4, 2022

“Amazing the things you find when you bother to search for them.”

“Son increíbles las cosas que uno encuentra cuando se toma la molestia de buscarlas”.

- Sacagawea

Winter Moonlight Celebration

Feb. 4, 2022

6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

Bundle up and enjoy an enchanting Winter Moonlight Nature Experience at Siena Reservoir (15663 Sheridan Parkway). Enjoy the wonders of nature while viewing the moon and stars. View the nighttime sky through a telescope, listen to an exciting story from Spellbinders, and learn interesting facts about winter wildlife. This event is entirely outdoors, please dress in warm layers, and bring your own flashlight. This event is sponsored by the Broomfield Open Space Foundation and the Open Space and Trails Department.

Registration Code: 123107-A

This event is free to the public.

2021 Open Space and Trails Map!

The 2021 Open Space and Trails Map is here! Interested in receiving a copy? Visit the Broomfield City and County Building front desk, Recreation Centers, or the Library to pick yours up today!

The map is also available online.

Open Space Speaker Series

Do you have suggestions for topics for the 2022 Open Space Speakers Series? Please send your requests to openspace@broomfield.org.

View the most recent presentation, Jim Petterson, Vice President Trust for Public Land, The Power of Place: Conservation, Connections, and Community.

Land Acknowledgement

During the December 9th Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (OSTAC) edits were made to the land acknowledgement. See below for a current draft of the recognition:

“We acknowledge that the land upon which we reside is the ancestral home of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples. We further recognize that their connection to this place, both today and for countless generations, stewards the natural and cultural resources that we value so deeply. By acknowledging this connection, we strive to learn from, honor and respect these native ties in our open space landscapes.”

Please send your feedback to openspace@broomfield.org. The Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee will discuss further edits to the recognition at future meetings in 2022.

Fun Fact:

Broomfield had 6 nests and 17 nestlings fledge from the Metzger Heron Rookery in 2021.

Have you been by to see these beautiful birds? The Great Blue Heron is one of several species being studied and incorporated into Broomfield's Raptor Management plan.

Broomfield is fortunate to have active raptor populations in an urban setting. However, these majestic birds, which include species like the Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owl and Red-tailed Hawk, are sensitive to disturbances in their nesting and breeding habitats. To identify ways to minimize habitat impacts on raptors, Broomfield is creating a Raptor Management Plan, while also working within the state and federal regulatory framework and respecting private property rights. You can learn more about the plan, how to get involved, and leave your questions or comments about Raptor Management at BroomfieldVoice.com/RaptorPlan.

January Nature Question:

Is Colorado home to the fastest animal in the world?

Yes

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December's Nature Question Answer:

Thank you to the 64 people that responded!

Do Prairie Dogs Hibernate?

Yes (in a way) In extreme conditions during the winter months, prairie dogs are known to stay in their burrows for extended periods experiencing a hibernation-like state to conserve energy.

Next Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting:

January 27th

This meeting will take place in person. Please refer to Broomfield.org/OpenSpaceandTrailsCommitee for more information.

Looking for a movie, book or poem? The Open Space Team may have something for you!

January's Movie Recommendation:

Kiss the Ground (2020)

Science experts and celebrity activists unpack the ways in which the earth's soil may be the key to combating climate change and preserving the planet.

Available to watch on Netflix.

Wildlife Masters

The Broomfield Wildlife Masters are local residents that volunteer their time to answer questions about coexistence with our local wildlife.

Help Line: 303.464.5554

Please leave a message describing the wildlife conflict you have been experiencing and your contact information, and a Wildlife Master will respond to you within 24 hours.

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