“Environmentalism isn’t a spectator sport. You actually have to stand up and demand that we be vigilant in protecting our air and water.”
“El ambientalismo no es un deporte de espectadores. Realmente deben ponerse de pie y exigirnos que estemos atentos para proteger nuestro aire y agua."
- Lisa P. Jackson, First African American EPA Administrator
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Open Space, Parks, Recreation and Trails (OSPRT) Master Plan Refresh
Thank you to everyone that has provided feedback on the Open Space, Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Refresh! A summary of the preliminary results from outreach efforts was presented at the joint Parks, Recreation, and Senior Services and Open Space and Trails Advisory Committees (PRSSAC and OSTAC) meeting on July 20th. The presentation from this meeting can be viewed here and will be available on the Broomfield Voice page in early August. The in-person engagement included 3 focus groups, 3 Senior Services luncheons, and 18 community-wide pop-up events. To encourage a high level of participation in the survey, the following outreach also occurred: 3,000 survey invitations sent to a statistically representative group of residents, 12,764 survey notices in utility bills, over 85 survey notices sent to Homeowners Associations, many online media notifications, a survey hotline, newsletter notifications, and 32 QR survey codes posted at key park, playground, open space, and trailhead locations. Many residents took the survey and shared it with their friends and family, resulting in 819 total completed surveys. Thank You Broomfield!
You can continue to provide questions or comments on the Broomfield Voice page. The feedback received will continue to be analyzed to update existing strategies that protect and preserve Broomfield’s natural resources, open space, parks, trails, and recreational amenities for the coming years. A more in-depth overview will be posted on the Broomfield Voice page in the near future; follow this project at BroomfieldVoice.com/OSPRTmasterplan.
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'An Inspired Life: the John Metzger story' Event Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the August 13 program 'An Inspired Life: the John Metzger story' at Metzger Farm Open Space, has been postponed to 2023. We apologize for this change, but feel that it will serve the program and our community better to wait until 2023 for the program.
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August Supermoon
August is the month of the Sturgeon Supermoon, which will be visible in the night sky on Thursday, August 11th.
A Supermoon is a coincidence of both a full (or new) moon and a period when the moon is closest in its approach to the Earth's center along its elliptic orbit. This is also called the perigee, and is marked with a noticeably larger-appearing moon in the night sky. This year, we've been graced with four consecutive supermoons, beginning in May.
Traditionally, each full moon is named for the lunar month it falls in-this comes from a combination of Native American, Colonial American and European origins. The Sturgeon Supermoon gets its name from the prehistoric fish found in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, during a period when they are readily caught at the end of the summer season.
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Raptor Management Plan
Broomfield is fortunate to have active raptor populations and nesting in a suburban 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. Through coordination with biologists and raptor rehabilitation centers, current research is documenting the most common injuries, diseases, and impacts to raptors in our community so that Broomfield can identify ways to better manage habitat and ensure nesting success. You can learn more about the plan, share your feedback, or leave questions and comments at BroomfieldVoice.com/RaptorPlan.
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Looking for a movie, book or poem?
The Open Space Team may have something for you!
August's Documentary Recommendation:
The story of a huge, largely hidden, and entirely unexpected conservation movement in America. Unfolding as a journey down the Mississippi River, Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman tells the stories of five representatives of this stewardship movement: a Montana rancher, a Kansas farmer, a Mississippi riverman, a Louisiana shrimper and a Gulf fisherman. In exploring their work, family histories and the essential geographies they protect, Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman challenges pervasive and powerful myths about American and environmental values.
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What is Colorado’s official state sport?
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July's Nature Question Answer:
Thank you to the 122 people that responded!
What year did Colorado become an official state?
C. 1876
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Looking for something else to do this summer?
Get out on the Broomfield trails with the Broomfield 100 Summer Passport. This summer-long challenge encourages hikers, bikers, dog walkers and families alike to complete trails throughout the community. Click Here to use the online passport, or visit the City and County Building, Library or a Broomfield Recreation Center to grab a physical passport!
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Next Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting:
August 25th
Broomfield Library Eisenhower Room
6:00-9:00 p.m.
This meeting will take place in person.
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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
Reach out to them with your wildlife concerns or questions. Be sure to leave your contact information, and a Wildlife Master will respond to you within 24 hours.
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2022 Fall Program Guide: Discover all the great things Broomfield has to offer including classes, programs, services, and more in the 2022 Fall Broomfield Program Guide! The guide covers programs and events in September-December and will hit mailboxes starting today. This edition features Library, Arts and History’s New registration software, Compass! |
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