Native Plants
What is the Colorado State Flower?
Rocky Mountain Columbine (Aquilegia coerulea)
We often change out Colorado Parks and Wildlife info signs about this animal
Coyote
What trail area uses tan trail material instead of the standard gray?
Anthem
What is the earliest time animals should reenter spray application areas?
After they have dried
What is our Summer month for cleaning out the wash bay?
July
What is the Colorado State Grass?
Blue Grama
This winged wildlife burrows near Prairie Dogs
Western Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia)
Which Truck do we typically use for transporting trail material?
310- It's our only dump bed
What is a way to protect bees from pesticides?
Don't spray flowers, treat when bees aren't active
How do we communicate vehicle or equipment issues to our Fleet Team?
Use the VDR QR Code found on keyrings\ the fleet desk, and fill out the form on vehicle keys.
Which wavy weed-looking plant is often confused for a weed? Try not to spray it, as it supports a number of insects and birds.
Wavy Leaf Thistle
This look-alike snake will mimic Rattlesnakes as a defense. What should you do if you see one?
Bull Snake. Leave it alone.
If we borrow a truck from another section for trail work, what should we do before we return it?
Empty and wash it
What are the three C's of pesticide spill management? What should you always have in your spray truck for this?
Control, Contain, Clean Up. A spill kit, water cube.
What are some Open Space events we help facilitate with Butterfly Pavilion, Open Space and Trails, etc.
Native Plantings, Naturefest, Trails Day, Fishing Derby, etc.
Which native riparian rosette is often confused with Common Teasel? How can you tell them apart?
Evening Primrose. Primrose has smooth leaves while Teasel looks like frog skin.
What large American bird do we often see on our Rural Trash Route?
Bald Eagle
If we use 310 (Or any other dump truck) what needs to be completed?
The online inspection form.
Should you keep chemicals in the passenger compartment of your truck?
NO! They should be transported in the bed.
Which team do we occasionally collaborate with to expedite Russian Olive removals?
Forestry
If a native plant has gone to seed, what are good ways to collect seed for our use later?
Paper bags, envelopes, plastic containers, etc. Just make sure it is stored dry and labeled.
What wildlife do we occasionally have to mitigate if a lot float at once?
Fish
Where do hand tools like rakes and shovels go when we are done using them?
Back in the cage, put away on their storage hooks.
What do you do with a plastic pesticide jug when it is time to dispose of it?
Triple Rinse and puncture before throwing it away
What annual event sees all Broomfield Parks, Streets, and Recreation crews work together to host a parade, multiple contests, and a car show?
Broomfield Days