The 35 acres of open pastures and woodland comprising Broken Arrow Ranch abut Roosevelt National Forrest, creating crucial wildlife habitat. As the intensity of human development and population pressure builds along the front range below, the importance of these open spaces becomes all the more relevant.
Bachelor herds of elk have been seen moving across the land in recent years. Bobcats & coyotes enjoy snacking on resident rodents, in turn keeping pastures cleared of too many burrows. Owls, red tailed hawks and other raptors assist in that endeavor as well. Black bears make an appearance every year or so, and mountain lions are likely here as well, though they prefer to stay out of sight. Our most ubiquitous residents in recent years have been families of moose.
Pastures have been cross-fenced for rotational grazing with each section having it’s own source of natural spring water. This regenerative approach supports a healthy ecology of diverse grasses interspersed with native wildflowers common to Colorado’s high country including columbine, paintbrush, penstemon, bistort, lupine and gentian.
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