Would you like to contribute time to the open space and trails program for the benefit of the community? Helping with
the Broomfield Trail Adventure or joining an Adopt-an-Open Space Site are just some of the ways your energy can help the
community!
Volunteer to help maintain an open space
or trail site!
Dan Probert's Eagle Scout Project
The Discovery Trail is an example of a very interesting Eagle Scout project that was completed to benefit the Broomfield
community. Please see the brochure for project details.
Nesting Boxes Installation
In March 2008, the Broomfield Open Space Foundation teamed up with local Boy Scout Troop 337 to construct and install
nesting boxes for a variety of birds in the Broomfield County Open space. In all, 19 nesting boxes were placed throughout
the open space to accommodate American kestrels, northern flickers, tree swallows, chickadees, and other species. Eight
local Boy Scouts and their Scout leaders worked to build and prepare the nesting boxes and then joined Foundation volunteers
and Broomfield staff to hang the nesting boxes on mature trees in the open space. A big thank you to the Scouts and volunteers
for a job well done!
Raptor Perches
In November 2007, the Broomfield Open Space Foundation built two large raptor perches atop recycled utility poles and worked with Broomfield staff to place
the perches at two open space sites. One perch was erected at the Lac Amora Open Space and the other was placed in
the Broomfield County Commons Open Space. These types of perches are typically used by a variety of raptors including
eagles, hawks, and falcons that frequent Broomfield open space. Raptors typically use these perches to hunt for prey
and both of these sites are near active prairie dog colonies.
Weed Pull 2007
In June 2007, Broomfield's Open Space and Trails Department partnered with Volunteers for
Outdoor Colorado (VOC) to remove invasive weed species at the Great Western Open Space. About 50 youth volunteers joined
the staff from Broomfield and VOC to remove several species of noxious weeds that have been encroaching on the open
space and displacing native vegetation. The youth volunteers worked tirelessly on a very hot day to remove approximately
75 trash bags full of diffuse knapweed, musk thistle, Canadian thistle, and Dalmation toadflax. After the weed removal,
native seed was strewn throughout the area and a large raptor perch and kestrel nesting box were erected on the site.
Many thanks to the VOC and their terrific youth volunteers!
-2.jpg)
