Many Hands Working Together Lightens Load For Community
Nathan Kelbe, weed coordinator for the City and County of Broomfield, Colo., was on hand April 24 when members of GlobaLinks Community Service & Outreach Committee visited the organization’s adopted open space site to remove trash and also plant 40 saplings on designated space nearby in recognition of Arbor Day and Earth Day.
Kelbe thanked the volunteers for their hard work, and explained why their efforts make a big difference for the city and county.
“If we can get volunteers to come out and do this for us, it’s a huge event,” Kelbe said. “Especially with budget cuts this year and a reduction in seasonal staff, this is huge for us. It just helps us immensely.”
To see what Kelbe had to say during the open space cleanup, scroll down to view his video comment on AustraLearn’s Green Initiatives page.
There are many ways to volunteer in the care and maintanance of open space lands, which not only benefit a community aesthetically but also support recreational activities for local citizens.
In Broomfield, Colo., for example, volunteers can:
- adopt a space, which means they make a commitment to picking up trash and maintaining the site on a quarterly basis.
- pull invasive weeds
- plant trees
- build trail systems
- build perches for raptors or nesting boxes for birds
For more ways to assist in Broomfield, visit Broomfield’s Open Space & Trails.
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