"I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, 'This is what it is to be happy.' "
- Sylvia Plath
“Sentí que mis pulmones se inflaban con la avalancha de paisajes: aire, montañas, árboles, gente. Pensé: 'Esto es lo que es ser feliz'."
- Sylvia Plath
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Due to construction, some roads into the event maybe blocked. Please see
MAP for information on how to get to Spano Park.
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Top 10 Active Outdoor Ideas: Summer 2023
Summer is here! Open Space and Trails wants to share some ideas for fun outdoor activities on open space, parks and trails. See you on the trails!
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Thank you!
Thank you to Nathan Kelbe (Open Space Coordinator), the Broomfield Open Space Foundation, and the 12 volunteers that helped to plant over 100 native plants at the Broomfield County Commons on May 6! Watch this space as these plants continue to grow and restore the wetland areas of the commons, to be beloved by Broomfield residents and wildlife for generations to come. This event was co-sponsored by the Broomfield Open Space Foundation and the Open Space and Trails Department.
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Bike to Work Day: June 28, 2023
Put some joy back into your commute! Join Way to Go and thousands of Denver-region residents for Bike to Work Day this summer. Register to swap a ride in your car for a ride on two wheels on Wednesday, June 28, and help improve air quality. The Broomfield Open Space and Trails Department will be at East Interlocken Park with prizes, snacks and information on the latest Open Space projects, starting at 6 a.m. on June 28. |
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Pride of the Farm
“Pride of the Farm” will be performed at the Metzger Farm Open Space within the Farmstead located at 12080 Lowell Boulevard between June 1 and June 25 (weather permitting). This treasured open space property is owned jointly and managed by the Broomfield-Westminster Open Space Foundation.
The City of Westminster is in its 5th year commissioning unique performance pieces from the theater company, The Catamounts. “Pride of the Farm” is an immersive theater experience that engages audience members in occasional dialogue and invitations to participate. This play is a work of historical fiction, inspired by the biographical stories of John and Betty Metzger, and Margaret Metzger. Characters, dialogue, and scenes in the play are imagined to enhance the immersive experience and entertainment appeal for the audience and are not intended to represent actual people, places, and events. Tickets may be purchased here. $5 of every ticket sold will go to the Broomfield-Westminster Open Space Foundation.
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Looking for a movie, book, activity or poem?
The Open Space Team may have something for you!
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June's Book Recommendation:
The Nebraska Sandhills are the largest remaining relic of the majestic prairies that once extended from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains. This vast but fragile expanse comes to life in The Last Prairie, a collection of twenty essays by Stephen R. Jones ranging from fascinating descriptions of dancing prairie-chickens, courting fireflies, and the annual migratory flight of a half-million sandhill cranes to equally vivid accounts of trailblazing homesteaders, range wars, and devastating storms.
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Which one of these parks in Colorado is not a National Park?
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison
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May's Nature Question:
What is the Colorado State Bird?
Answer:
Lark Bunting
Thank you to the 173 people who participated in last month's question!
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Next Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting:
June 22
Broomfield Community Center, Lakeshore Room
6–9 p.m.
This meeting will take place in person.
Update on the Markel and Wottge Open Space Plans: The feedback from the February 16 Open House and proposed adjustments to the final DRAFT plans will be presented. Attendees are invited to share any additional comments or questions. Meeting materials will be made available after the meeting at BroomfieldVoice.com/MarkelWottgeplan. A public engagement event to present the final DRAFT plans is planned for July 29, 9:30-11:30 am at Country Estates Park.
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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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ELKSTANG to ESTES PARK
This Summer Ride the ELKSTANG to ESTES PARK from the US 36 & Broomfield Station.
Enjoy a ride on the Elkstang to Estes or Rocky Mountain National Park starting Saturday, May 27 through Sunday, October 1. With on-board WiFi, outlets, a restroom, bike racks, and abundant storage space, sit back, relax, enjoy the scenery, and let Colorado Department of Transportation Elkstang do the driving.
Catch the bus at the NEW Elkstang stop at US 36 & Broomfield Station for $15 round-trip with discounts available for children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and students.
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BrewHaHa
Broomfield’s annual BrewHaHa is back Saturday, June 17 from noon to 5 p.m. at Arista Park on Arista Place! This can’t-miss summer festival features:
- Fresh local brews
- Popular food trucks
- Beloved lawn games
- Fun and funky live bands
- Exciting range of modern merchants
- Pre-event yoga class on the lawn (bring your own mat and water bottle)
- … and more!
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