Love in the Woods Hike

Jan 27, 2025 | Events

Join us for a walk in the woods at Dupont Open Space on Valentines Day. Whether you’re wearing boots, crampons, or snowshoes it’s bound to be a stimulating activity. We’ll take a beautiful walk in the big Cottonwood Trees along Plum Creek and learn...

Plate Tectonics: Then and Now

Jan 27, 2025 | Events

Join DLC and retired geologist Tom Loucks to learn about the past and present of the geological theory of Plate Tectonics. From 400+ year-old speculations about how continents fit like puzzle pieces, to hypotheses of continental drift and sea-floor spreading, and...

New Program: Agents of Discovery

Jan 16, 2025 | Events, News

Local conservation education & recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. 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...

January Book Club

Jan 6, 2025 | Events

**EDIT: The book selected for April’s meeting was Winterdance by Gary Paulsen. DLC nature-themed book club is getting a refresh: we’ll be starting at 5pm instead of 7pm, and going out to dinner after instead of before. We’ll also be meeting quarterly...

Geology 101: Basic Principles

Jan 6, 2025 | Events

Join DLC and retired geologist Tom Loucks to learn about the basic principles of geology. If you’ve attended Rik William’s Intro to Douglas County Geology, or any other geology event throughout the years, this is the perfect opportunity to get your...

Douglas County Geology: Speaker Presentation

Nov 4, 2024 | Events

Join DLC and local geologist Rik Williams to learn about geology in Douglas County! DLC volunteer and retired geologist Rik Williams will lead you through the story of how the incredible beauty of Douglas County and Colorado’s Front Range came to be. Plus, be...