Resources:

🌳Pre-School Morning Nature Walk: Take a walk with naturalists through Broomfield’s County Commons Open Space from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Learn about the animals and plants in your own backyard. Explore the area and learn about nature while having fun! There is no charge for these morning walks designed for preschoolers and their guardians.

✨ Breathe Free Broomfield: Want a $25 gift card to Starbucks, Sephora, Amazon or DoorDash, or a $32 gift card to Broomfield Recreation Centers? If you are 14 to 24, live in or go to school in Broomfield and use tobacco or nicotine products, come learn more about Breathe Free Broomfield. You’ll get a gift card just for talking about a quit plan. All Breathe Free Broomfield services are totally free and confidential. Gift card pick-up is available at specific locations through June 24. 

🛠️ Public Works Newsletter: It’s National Public Works Week! Ever wonder what street projects are happening? Notice a street light out or a pothole that needs to be reported? Find out about these things and more by subscribing to the monthly Public Works newsletter at Broomfield.org/BintheLoop.

Information:

🔔 Holiday Closure: In observance of Memorial Day, some CCOB facilities will be closed and many will have adjusted hours on Monday, May 25. You will find an alert on department web pages and a full list can be found within the Holiday Closures news item.

ℹ️ Tick Awareness: Spring is here, and so are ticks. As you enjoy Colorado’s outdoors, take steps to protect yourself and your pets from tick bites and the diseases ticks carry. Learn more at Broomfield.org/Ticks.

🎖️ Broomfield Celebrates Military Appreciation Month: To highlight, honor and celebrate the commitment and sacrifice of current, former and fallen members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces and their families, CCOB is hosting veteran-focused events throughout the month of May. Find event details and register at Broomfield.org/MilitaryAppreciationMonth. Participate in this week’s Military Appreciation Month events:

• Wednesday, May 20; PACT Act and VA Benefits Q&A
• Monday, May 25; Memorial Day Picnic and Celebration

🏛️ Upcoming Broomfield Council Discussions: Tune in to tomorrow's Broomfield Council Study Session to hear in-depth presentations and discussions on:

• Broomfield Council will review potential code updates to establish the ability to regulate limited time and metered on-street parking and require separation between new gas stations and sensitive land uses (residential, day cares, hospitals, etc.).
• A review will be provided regarding the results of Broomfield’s greenhouse gas inventory and current efforts toward goals established in the 2022 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan.
• Council will review a proposal to adopt a time-of-use and dwell time fee structure for the 12 Broomfield-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Community Partner Information:

🏗️ Building Materials Pickup: Resource Central’s Building Materials Pickup is expanding! Instead of Thursday being Broomfield's dedicated pickup day, you can schedule pickups any time through ResourceCentral.org/MaterialsReuse. This service primarily supports larger remodel projects with higher volumes of valuable materials. 

💧 Free Sprinkler Evaluations: Broomfield is under a Drought Watch. A typical Broomfield home uses 70,000 gallons of water each summer on irrigation alone, making outdoor watering one of the biggest opportunities to save water and reduce utility bills. Through a partnership with Resource Central, Broomfield residents can sign up for a free Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation to help you fine-tune outdoor watering, reduce waste and stay prepared for dry conditions. Schedule your free evaluation at ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers. 

🚲 Summer Bike to Work Day: It's time to “Ride and Shine,” Broomfield! Wednesday, June 24, is Bike to Work Day and a great reason to get back on your bicycle for the season. Get ready to join thousands in the Denver metro area giving their wheels a spin to work. Learn more about Bike to Work Day, join the business challenge by selecting your employer and pledge to ride at biketoworkday.co.