NEWS
Earth Day 2026
By Leslie Lee Happy Earth Week! DLC supports Earth Day every day through our mission to protect and conserve the natural character, habitats, ecosystems, and open spaces of the Central Front Range region of Colorado. We envision that through land conserved and...
International Day of Forests
By Leslie Lee March 21 is International Day of Forests, established by the UN General Assembly in 2012, meant to raise awareness about the vital importance of forests and trees. This year’s theme, “Forests and Economies,” highlights the crucial role forests play in...
March Reel Nature film screening
What if a flock of geese chose you as their mother? Find out at the next meeting of Reel Nature (like book club, but with no homework)! Every other month, we gather to watch a nature film together and share in a discussion afterward. This March, we're screening the...
Welcoming Larisa to the DLC team
We're so excited to welcome Larisa Kogan to Douglas Land Conservancy as our Advancement Intern! In this role, she will support DLC’s mission while gaining hands-on experience in event planning and supporter engagement as she works toward a future career in...
Neonicotinoids: Quiet Toxins with Big Ecological Consequences
By Michael Ryno Neonicotinoids (also called neonics) are a class of synthetic insecticides introduced in the 1980s that act on the nervous systems of insects. They are widely used on agricultural crops (primarily corn seeds in Colorado), lawns, gardens, and ornamental...
DLC volunteer published on Land Trust Alliance’s blog
Sofia Poland, a high school senior in Highlands Ranch and a DLC volunteer, recently had a piece published on Land Trust Alliance's blog The Dirt! A Gen Z perspective: How conservation has shaped my generation dives into the impact of Sofia's childhood experiences in...
2025 Under a Wild Sky
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2024 JA Ranch Sunset BBQ
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2023 JA Ranch Sunset BBQ
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Previous JA Ranch BBQs
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World Wildlife Day
By Leslie Lee World Wildlife Day is celebrated each year on March 3 to "celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet." In 2026, we showcase the diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants,...
March Ranching History Lecture
In honor of Colorado’s 150th anniversary, Douglas Land Conservancy in collaboration with the Douglas County Library and support from Douglas County History Repository is pleased to announce a celebration of the history of cattle ranching in Douglas County. You can...
Where are the Monarch Butterflies?
By Elizabeth Taylor Spotting a beautiful monarch butterfly in our gardens or when hiking on a Douglas County Open Space is a special experience that all of us enjoy. The monarchs we are privileged to see in our region are part of the eastern population, those monarchs...
Celebrating World Wetlands Day
By Leslie Lee World Wetlands Day, observed annually on February 2, celebrates the significance of wetlands for humanity and the planet. The 2026 theme, “Wetlands & Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” emphasizes preserving cultural heritage...
DCCD Tree Workshop & Dinner
Join Douglas Land Conservancy, Douglas County Conservation District, Colorado State Forest Service, and Douglas County Farm Bureau for a workshop all about trees! You can register here. Topics that will be covered: Drought effects on local trees Beetle issues...
Spring Geology Lectures
Returning by popular demand, our team of geologists has created a fun and educational schedule of lectures and field trips once again! Mark your calendars for the dates below, and keep an eye on our email newsletters for registration. Basic Principles of Geology:...
Announcing our new program, Connected Nature!
We are coming to the end of our pilot year, and thanks to the engagement of this first pilot group, we evaluated, improved, and are ready to launch the program to our volunteers and the broader public! Connected Nature is a year-long naturalist program designed not...
Completion of Greenland Wildlife Overpass
By Rich Bangs Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) staff recently got an up-close look at one of the largest wildlife overpasses in the country when they visited the site near I-25 and Larkspur to see the finished project. “Working in partnership with so many different...
Seasonal Journeys Yule Hike
We're squeezing in one more hike to round out 2025! Slow down and join Sharon for a Seasonal Journeys Yule Hike celebrating the winter solstice and a season of rest and reflection. While we probably won't get lucky enough for a snowy outing, it will be a beautiful day...
2025 DLC Impact Report Available
Check out this StoryMap of our 2025 Impact Report and share with friends and family for a fun introduction to who DLC is, what we do, and where we work!
New Program: Reel Nature
Calling all movie lovers! We are excited to announce the inaugural meeting in our new “Reel Nature” movie series. We will be gathering in January to watch March of the Penguins. This G-rated movie is a breathtaking 2005 Academy Award-winning nature documentary that...