Where are the Monarch Butterflies?

Where are the Monarch Butterflies?

By Elizabeth Taylor Spotting a beautiful monarch butterfly in our gardens or when hiking on a Douglas County Open Space is a special experience that all of us enjoy. The monarchs we are privileged to see in our region are part of the eastern population, those monarchs...
Celebrating World Wetlands Day

Celebrating World Wetlands Day

By Leslie Lee World Wetlands Day, observed annually on February 2, celebrates the significance of wetlands for humanity and the planet. The 2026 theme, “Wetlands & Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” emphasizes preserving cultural heritage...
Spring Geology Lectures

Spring Geology Lectures

Returning by popular demand, our team of geologists has created a fun and educational schedule of lectures and field trips once again! Mark your calendars for the dates below, and keep an eye on our email newsletters for registration. Basic Principles of Geology:...
Announcing our new program, Connected Nature!

Announcing our new program, Connected Nature!

We are coming to the end of our pilot year, and thanks to the engagement of this first pilot group, we evaluated, improved, and are ready to launch the program to our volunteers and the broader public! Connected Nature is a year-long naturalist program designed not...
Completion of Greenland Wildlife Overpass

Completion of Greenland Wildlife Overpass

By Rich Bangs Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) staff recently got an up-close look at one of the largest wildlife overpasses in the country when they visited the site near I-25 and Larkspur to see the finished project. “Working in partnership with so many different...
2025 DLC Impact Report Available

2025 DLC Impact Report Available

Check out this StoryMap of our 2025 Impact Report and share with friends and family for a fun introduction to who DLC is, what we do, and where we work!