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Open Space And Trails
Mission Statement To acquire open space and create a
comprehensive trail system so that each citizen has the opportunity to
experience the beauty of Broomfield’s natural environment and to walk or
bike to a variety of destinations.
Open Space & Trails Advisory Committee
Rob Bodine, Pascale Fried, Holly Postmus, Dan Wilkie,
Annette Cislo, Patrick Tennyson, Judy Enderle, and Councilmembers
Bette Erickson, and Randy Ahrens
Preschool Wednesday Morning Nature Walks
Get a different feel for Broomfield’s
open space as you explore it with a naturalist after dark. These walks
are scheduled to occur either during a full moon or a new moon.
Please bring a flashlight. There is NO CHARGE for these programs!
Download a map of the
Ponds
here!
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Wednesday |
9 - 10 a.m.
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August 6 |
Alexx and Michael’s Pond |
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Wednesday |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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September 10 |
Josh’s Pond |
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Wednesday |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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September 24 |
10th Ave Pond |
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Wednesday |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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October 8 |
Alexx & Michael’s Pond |
Friday Kid’s Classes
Friday Kid’s Classes are a fun introduction to the world around us. Learn
about the natural world from a kid’s point of view with lots of hands -
on activities. Register with Community Center or Paul Derda Recreation
Center. Meet at the location listed below. There will be a charge of
$3.00 per child for these programs. For ages 6 - 11 years.
Stupendous Spiders
This class is designed for children who want to know more about spiders.
Students will learn what makes spiders special and how important they
are to our world.
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Friday |
4–5:30 p.m. |
September 5 |
Tremendous Trees
This class is designed for children who want to know more about trees.
Students will learn the parts of a tree, why trees are important, and
how trees are preparing for the winter.
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Friday |
4–5:30 p.m. |
October 3 |
Marvelous Mammals
What makes a mammal a mammal? Join the fun as we learn about this
marvelous group of animals.
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Friday |
4–5:30 p.m. |
November 7 |
Family Moonlight Walks
These night walks are designed especially for families, with kids of all
ages. Each Friday evening walk, around one of Broomfield’s outstanding
open space areas, is scheduled to coincide with a new or full moon.
Please dress for the weather! Please bring a flashlight. There is NO
CHARGE for these programs.
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Friday |
8:30–9:30 p.m. |
Alexx and Michael’s Pond |
August 8 |
Moths |
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Friday |
7:30–8:30 p.m. |
Josh’s Pond |
September 5 |
new moon |
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Friday |
7:30–8:30 p.m. |
Tom Frost Reservoir |
September 26 |
new moon |
Nature Volunteer Links:
Be a nature volunteer
Be a wildlife master volunteer
Volunteer and train to be a Master Gardener
Adopt a park / Open space
Volunteer storm drain marker
Broomfield Open Space Web Page Map
to Ponds City
Maps
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