Aug 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
A true circle of conservationists! Pictured from left to right: Jane and Steve Boand, Alan Clarke, Mel Sorensen, Cindy Harlan On August 19, 2022, DLC’s Legacy Circle held its inaugural annual get-together at Sandstone Ranchon a perfect August day. Members of the...
Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Alan Clarke Most every parent dreads that uncomfortable conversation with their children known euphemistically as the “birds and the bees.” Recently, conversations between nature lovers about the birds and bees have likewise been difficult. Songbird populations are...
Jul 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Join DLC staff and board members at our monthly community meet up THIS Friday, July 29th, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Grab a coffee and join us at the covered picnic structure at Festival Park in downtown Castle Rock. This is a casual opportunity to talk about anything...
Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
After over 22 years of exemplary service guiding Douglas Land Conservancy, Patti Hostetler, our Executive Director, will be leaving DLC this year. Thank you, Patti, for all you have done and for putting DLC solidly on the path to further success in the future. The...
May 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Easter Daisy by Curt Frankenfeld By Elizabeth Taylor All of us are familiar with the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” However, along Douglas County Open Space (DCOS) trails, we start seeing native wildflowers blooming in March or April, long before the...
Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
2/25/2022 After more than 21 years with DLC, I have made the difficult decision to retire by the end of 2022. I began my career with DLC in 2000 after working as a resident of Castle Rock helping protect what is now known as the Woodlands Bowl Open Space, in Castle...
