UPCOMING EVENTS
New Month, New Agents of Discovery Mission!
Meet Agent Douglas at Columbine Open Space this month to learn all about local geology.
Sandstone Ranch History Hike
Join us for a 5-6 mile history hike to learn about the cultural and ecological significance of this permanently-conserved property!
March Watercolor Class- Owls
Join DLC and our fabulous watercolor teachers for a painting session centered around one of our most unique birds- owls!
Agrivoltaics: An Introduction
Agrivoltaics pairs solar with agriculture, creating energy and providing space for crops, grazing, and native habitats under and between panels.
Women of Sandstone- Reception & History Presentation
Learn about the history of Sandstone Ranch Open Space and the females who were truly the stars of the show!
DLC Watercolor Class- Shadows
Join DLC and our fabulous watercolor teachers for a painting session focused on what’s behind the shadows.
Love in the Woods Hike
Join us for a walk in the woods at Dupont Open Space on Valentines Day.
Plate Tectonics: Then and Now
Join DLC and retired geologist Tom Loucks to learn about the past and present of the geological theory of Plate Tectonics.
New Program: Agents of Discovery
Local conservation education & recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
January Book Club
DLC’s nature-themed book club is getting a refresh!
Geology 101: Basic Principles
Join DLC and retired geologist Tom Loucks to learn about the basic principles of geology.
Douglas County Geology: Speaker Presentation
Join DLC and local geologist Rik Williams to learn about geology in Douglas County!
DLC’s Annual Photo Contest Opens October 30!
Submit your best photos to DLC’s Annual Photography Contest beginning October 30 at 8 am!
October Mountain Bike Ride
Join DLC for our October mountain bike ride!
Seasonal Journeys #7
Please join us for our 7th in this series of 8 hikes in 2024 as we notice the changes at Dawson Butte Open Space, and in ourselves, as the seasons change.
DLC & DCOS Sandstone Ranch Geology Tour
Walk through geologic time and see the oldest sequence of rocks in Douglas County at our Sandstone Ranch Geologic Tour!
Conservation Easements & Tax Credits: Info Session
Curious about conservation easements and Colorado State tax credits?
Ditmars Fall Hike
Join DLC for a moderate hike on a privately-owned property!
Book Club: The Worst Hard Time
DLC’s bi-monthly nature-themed book club.
September Watercolor- Stormy Skies at Sharptail Ridge
Explore an open space with winding trails through conserved properties that we don’t get out to very often- Sharptail Ridge!
105 West Brewing August Meetups
The JA BBQ might be the center of attention during the month of August, but we’re also 105 West Brewing Company’s Nonprofit of the Month!
Coffee and Conversation with DLC Staff
Here’s your opportunity to mingle with DLC staff and get all of your land trust questions answered!
Animals Around the Rock
It’s that time of year again…Animals Around the Rock is BACK!
SAR (Search & Rescue) Presentation with Dave Arnett
A first time offering for the DLC community! Refresh your recreational safety skills in time for summer adventures out in Colorado and beyond.
2024 Memorial Day Bird Count
Douglas Land Conservancy and Douglas County Open Space partnered once again to take advantage of the holiday weekend and conduct a survey of the avian diversity at DuPont Open Space.
May Book Club
DLC’s bi-monthly nature-themed book club.
DLC/DCOS Geology Caravan Tour
Rock ‘n Roll with some local geologists!
Water Rights on the Front Range: Speaker Presentation #2
Who owns Colorado’s water?
Douglas County Geology- Speaker Presentation
Join DLC and local geologist Rik Williams to learn about geology in Douglas County!
Women of Sandstone- Speaker Presentation
Join DLC and volunteer historian Beryl Jacobson to learn about the history of Sandstone Ranch Open Space and the females who were truly the stars of the show!