National Public Lands Day 9/26/26

National Public Lands Day 9/26/26

By Leslie Lee This Sept 26th, please join Douglas Land Conservancy in celebrating National Public Lands Day, held yearly to celebrate an enduring national commitment to conservation. Our parks, trails, forests, and waterways serve as common ground where we share...
September Plein Air Gathering

September Plein Air Gathering

Do you love the inspiration of painting out in nature, or have you been wanting to take your art outside? This gathering is for you. Join fellow artists for a relaxed morning of plein air painting at beautiful Douglas Land Conservancy conserved properties. Our third...
2026 Seasonal Journeys Autumn Equinox Hike

2026 Seasonal Journeys Autumn Equinox Hike

If you like to watch the sunrise or sunset, you’ll notice that the sun is quickly moving to the south and is halfway between the northern and southernmost points. The plants are noticing the daily changes. We’ll see mature plants that are producing seeds for the next...
2026 Sandstone Ranch Geology Tours

2026 Sandstone Ranch Geology Tours

Walk through geologic time and see the oldest sequence of rocks in Douglas County at our popular Sandstone Ranch Geology Tours! Sandstone Ranch reveals the geologic history of Colorado’s Front Range in rocks ranging from more than a billion years old to recent...
DLC x DCL History of Columbine/Maytag Lecture

DLC x DCL History of Columbine/Maytag Lecture

As we celebrate DLC’s 2026 Under a Wild Sky at the historic Maytag Ranch, local historian Todd McMahon (Douglas County History Repository) will give a lecture on the history of the Columbine/Maytag area. A reception will be held upstairs in the local history...
Our Online Auction is Open

Our Online Auction is Open

Support local conservation. Our online auction is now open, and everyone is welcome to bid. Every dollar raised supports DLC’s mission to conserve and protect local lands for future generations. Bidding closes at 5:30 PM on Saturday, August 29. Please note that...