Amanda Polednik, a senior at Holy Family High School, has been awarded the 2010 Broomfield Open Space Foundation scholarship. Dan Wilkie, president of the BOSF, presented Polednik with the $500 scholarship. Polednik plans on attending the Colorado School of Mines and intends to focus on environmental studies with an emphasis in biochemistry, particularly genetics and its relation to agriculture. The honors student enjoys volunteering in many capacities, including at Nativity Church and elsewhere.
AREAS OF INTEREST
* Conservation and restoration of native habitats for wildlife
* Open Space Acquisition
* Interpretive Signage regarding wildlife in Broomfield
* Trail Construction and Maintenance
* Nature Program assistance with a speaker series, educational material storage space
* Nature Center/ Program Pavilion @ Broomfield County Commons
* Wildlife overlook viewing decks w/ Wildlife Interpretive Signs
* Native grass restoration
* Open Space amenities like benches, kiosks and trailhead parking areas
* Endowment for local high school, college, or graduate student interns to assist the City of Broomfield Open Space & Trails Department in projects and research
* Funding transportation for students to enjoy field trips and experience Open Space
* High School Scholarship program for Broomfield Student
* Information Kiosk at Trail Heads
To contribute to our worthy cause please make checks payable to:
Broomfield Open Space Foundation
14051 Cortez Court
Broomfield ,CO 80020
