Public Statement from Douglas Land Conservancy

“Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) would like to challenge recent comments made by a lawyer representing Buc-ee’s during the Palmer Lake Planning Commission meeting on August 20 regarding the proposed Buc-ee’s development. DLC has never met with, spoken to, or otherwise...
105 West Brewing: Nonprofit of the Month

105 West Brewing: Nonprofit of the Month

We are so lucky to once again be partnering with 105 West Brewing right here in Castle Rock for the month of August! Any cash tips you leave at the brewery are donated directly to DLC’s mission of protecting land and providing environmental education for all...
Todd Warnke is new DLC President

Todd Warnke is new DLC President

By Rich Bangs It’s been a long and winding road for Todd Warnke, new President of the Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC), but he’s right where he wants to be and he is passionate about DLC’s mission. Warnke was elected as President of the DLC board in December of 2024 and...
World Environment Day

World Environment Day

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

A New Chapter for Oak Leaf

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...