Open Space and Trails

Living Cooperatively with Wildlife

If you would like information on this topic, please visit the Colorado State University web site

Fishing Dock at Tom Frost Reservoir

Nature Programs

Blue Heron at Tom Frost Reservoir

Broomfield Nature Program is loaded with fun and interesting events for all ages! Check out all of the great activities!

Be a Nature Program Volunteer!

Broomfield Wildlife Masters

For additional information about wildlife, please call: Broomfield Wildlife Masters Volunteer Program. Access the Wildlife Help Line at 303.464.5554 or visit their website.

Learn More About Coyotes!

Visit our web page containing documents, presentations, and a video about coyotes.

Please be reminded that the Broomfield Municipal Code includes language regarding having pets off leash.

Policies for Prairie Dog Conservation and Management

Updates on prairie dogs - Administrative Procedures Update September 2007

Administrative Procedures Update April 2008

Prairie dog policy- City Council adopted the Prairie Dog Management/ Conservation Policy on May 27, 2003. View a matrix of the status of prairie dog colonies and information on the potential of Broomfield sites as prairie dog release sites.

You may also view a map of the same information. (7,182 kb)

View the Prairie Dog Census 2007-2008.

These Graphs of Broomfield Prairie Dog Population Surveys 2003-2008 show growth over the last few years.

Download prairie dog management forms:

Relocation Permit Relocation Permit Wildlife Recovery Program Permit Wildlife Recovery Program Permit Pro Forma Permit Pro Forma Permit Control Permit Control Permit