World Environment Day

Jun 5, 2025 | News

By Mary Young When you hike a trail at Spruce Mountain, Sandstone Ranch or another Douglas Land Conservancy open space property, do you stop and pick up random plastic trash someone has carelessly left? Do you avoid single-use plastic bottles by bringing your water in...

A New Chapter for Oak Leaf

Jun 4, 2025 | Events, News

We are excited to announce the inaugural year of Douglas Land Conservancy’s Oak Leaf Symposium this fall — our annual Oak Leaf event reimagined, vision-oriented, and more engaging than ever. This annual event has long served as a meaningful gathering to recognize...

The Event of the Year: Under a Wild Sky

Jun 4, 2025 | Events, News

New name. New location. Same celebration of conservation with friends. The inaugural Under a Wild Sky fundraiser is a celebration of conservation, history, and art, set against the stunning backdrop of the historic Duncan Ranch. Enjoy an elegant evening under the...

Wildflowers in Wild Places: Agents of Discovery

Jun 4, 2025 | Events, News

Head over to Dawson Butte with the downloaded Agents of Discovery app this month to explore Wildflowers in Wild Places. Our conserved open spaces are rich with biodiversity- learn more about wildflowers, how to identify the plants you’re seeing out on the trail,...

Celebrating Our Pollinators

May 20, 2025 | News

By Leslie Lee Today is all about our pollinators- it’s World Bee Day! We’re dedicated to increasing our community’s awareness about the importance of pollinators, the threats they face, and their contribution to sustainable development. Bees and...

World Migratory Bird Day

May 10, 2025 | News

By Leslie Lee Today is World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), and below are ways we can all contribute to bird conservation efforts! WMBD, an annual campaign, raises awareness about protecting migratory birds and their habitats. It reaches people worldwide, educating them...