Ditmars 2025 Spring Hike

Ditmars 2025 Spring Hike

Join DLC for a moderate hike on this special privately-owned conserved property! No dogs will be allowed. Participants should be in good physical condition and capable of hiking uphill and off-trail, since this is a 2+ hour hike that is not on an established trail...
DuPont Treasure Hunt Hike

DuPont Treasure Hunt Hike

Ramp up those senses and get ready to seek out the myriad of natural treasures that this season brings on our open spaces! Guided by a (non-inclusive) list of shrubs, flowers, birds, fungi, and natural phenomenon that you may see, hear, or smell, you’ll spend...
Flowers and Shrubs ID Hike

Flowers and Shrubs ID Hike

Rock Park, home to the infamous Castle Rock, has an incredible variety of flowers and shrubs beginning to bloom. While this isn’t a DLC-conserved property, this hike and its guides will share useful identification tips for you to take on your adventures on...
Agents of Discovery: Join April’s Adventure

Agents of Discovery: Join April’s Adventure

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the green foliage is returning to Douglas County’s open spaces. Springtime has arrived and so has your next open space adventure with Agents of Discovery! April’s journey will take you through the rolling meadows and...
April Book Club- Winterdance

April Book Club- Winterdance

DLC’s nature-themed book club will be hosted in April and July at Bodega Beer Company in Parker! For this meeting, come prepared to discuss Winterdance by Gary Paulsen. We’ll also be selecting a book to read for our July meeting (see the proposed list...
2025 Floods and Volcano Caravan Tours

2025 Floods and Volcano Caravan Tours

What do Douglas County’s mesas and buttes tell us about geologic history and the events that shaped our landscape? Join us for a car caravan geologic field trip from Franktown to Larkspur as DLC and DCOS volunteer geologists lead you through the story that unravels...