AGENTS OF DISCOVERY
Local conservation education & recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities
COMING SOON: A new challenge in 2026!
We know you love the breathtaking views, recreation opportunities, and conservation value that our protected open spaces offer! That’s why you’ve made Decode Douglas County Outdoors a community staple for 8 years. In 2025, Decode is going digital. Embark on a journey with us through the free Agents of Discovery app!
By completing Challenges within each mission, you’ll find fun new ways to experience the beauty of permanently conserved open spaces in Douglas County with the Agents of Discovery app, while learning new things about our environment. In January, you’ll get to know your tour guide Agent Douglas and learn what our black bears are up to in the winter months. This app will replace the Decode booklets and will allow you to learn about the featured open space while you enjoy scenic recreation opportunities. Conquer quests, ace the trivia and explore your backyard! There’s a new mission each month to guide you and your family through the year and help you learn why our home is one of the healthiest and happiest places in the nation. If you can’t get out to the featured open space to Play On-Site, find the Play Anywhere version of that month’s mission to learn about conservation in our region.
The Agents of Discovery app is a partnership between Douglas Land Conservancy and Douglas County Open Space and Natural Resources.
How to Play
1: Download the free Agents of Discovery app and create your Agent profile
2: Find this month’s unique mission and decide whether you’ll Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
If you’re going to Play On-Site, be sure to download the mission before you head out to the property to be able to play without WiFi or data!
3: Use your Secret Agent skills and knowledge to find and unlock Challenges
For Play On-Site missions, Challenges will pop up on your app once you’re within vicinity of that Challenge on the trail. If you’re doing a Play Anywhere mission, you’ll complete all the same Challenges by exploring the digital map of the mission.
4: Solve all Challenges to complete the mission and earn your Honorary Explorer Badge
Congratulations, Explorer! Take a look at the Mission Calendar below to plan your next adventure.
2026 Mission Calendar
January
Sandstone Ranch: Meet Agent Douglas, the Black Bear Cub!
9605 S. Perry Park Road, Larkspur, CO 80118
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
February
Spruce Meadows: Whose Tracks Are These?
1560 E. Noe Road, Larkspur, CO 80118
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
March
Columbine: From Cliffs to Creeks: How Geology Shapes Douglas County
2 Faraway Place, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
April
Lincoln Mountain: What’s Growing On!
7333 Jones Road, Larkspur, CO 80118
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
May
Dawson Butte: Be Like Bigfoot and Leave No Trace
1753 Tomah Road, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
June
Greenland Ranch: Beak Seekers- Birds of the Front Range
751 W. Palmer Divide Avenue, Larkspur, CO 80118
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
July
Sharptail Ridge: Safe Recreation Under Summer Skies
6500 Roxborough Park Rd., Littleton, CO 80125
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
August
DuPont: Secrets of the Stream
8020 Main Street, Louviers, CO 80131
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
September
Spruce Mountain: National Public Lands Day
13415 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO 80118
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
October
Bayou Gulch: Why Spiders Make Spidey Sense
4815 Fox Sparrow Rd., Parker, CO 80134
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
November
Hidden Mesa: Elk Talk, What Do They Say?
3217 N. State Highway 83, Franktown
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
December
Sandstone (Juniper Loop): Why You Shouldn’t PsPsPs a Mountain Lion
9605 S. Perry Park Road, Larkspur, CO 80118
Play On-Site or Play Anywhere
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