Fall Activities for All Ages

Fall Activities for All Ages

Douglas Land Conservancy would like your time outdoors to be memorable and educational. If you plan to spend time on the trail this weekend or over Fall Break with the whole family take along one of the activities we’ve created or check out the list of (free) apps...
1,500 Acres in Douglas County Permanently Protected by DLC

1,500 Acres in Douglas County Permanently Protected by DLC

Historic 1,500-acre Ditmars Ranch protected in Douglas County One of Douglas County’s most historic ranches is now protected with a conservation easement made possible by County taxpayers, County Commissioners, The Conservation Fund, Douglas LandConservancy (DLC), and...
The Power of Open Space

The Power of Open Space

When everything has changed and life seems so uncertain, one thing remains forever…the power of protected open space to fill our hearts with hope and our minds with inspiration for generations to come. Watch...
Cheers to Our Volunteers!

Cheers to Our Volunteers!

Being a DLC Volunteer Have you ever been standing in a forest surrounded by tall evergreens that touch the sky? You smell the sweet dampness of the pine needles and the greenery underfoot. You hear the melodic chirp of arobin that sounds a bit like, “cheer up.” You...
Long Expedition Presentation by John Stansfield

Long Expedition Presentation by John Stansfield

DLC Presentation: Celebrating the Bicentennial of the Long Expedition Exploring the Front Range 1820 By John Stansfield Did you know? Many of the areas where the Long Expedition traveled in Douglas County are landsthat DLC permanently protects. Sketches and journal...
Pandemic Antidote

Pandemic Antidote

by Leslie Clemensen In Thailand, the words for truth and nature are synonyms. As we bounce from one media alert to the next during this COVID 19 pandemic, we are all seeking truth…true information and deep truths about what this means for us as individuals, families,...