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2025 Legacy Circle Gathering

Douglas Land Conservancy will leave a legacy of forever protecting open spaces, thanks in large part to our Legacy Circle members.

DuPont Treasure Hunt Hike

DuPont Treasure Hunt Hike

Ramp up those senses and get ready to seek out the myriad of natural treasures that this season brings on our open spaces! Guided by a (non-inclusive) list of shrubs, flowers, birds, fungi, and natural phenomenon that you may see, hear, or smell, you'll spend two...

DLC receives Service Enterprise Accreditation

DLC receives Service Enterprise Accreditation

Douglas Land Conservancy is thrilled to announce that it has achieved national accreditation in strategic volunteer engagement by AL!VE! Achieving Service Enterprise accreditation is a prestigious accomplishment. We have joined the top 11 percent of nonprofits...

National Volunteer Week: In Her Own Words

National Volunteer Week: In Her Own Words

“Volunteering with DLC has been a transformative experience. It has allowed me to reconnect with my roots and find great joy in exploring the beautiful open spaces preserved not far from my home.”

I Found a Baby Animal. What Do I Do?

I Found a Baby Animal. What Do I Do?

Spring is the season of new life. Newly-hatched baby birds, white-spotted mule deer fawns, litters of coyote and fox puppies. What should you do if you find a baby animal that appears abandoned?

Agents of Discovery: Join April’s Adventure

Agents of Discovery: Join April’s Adventure

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the green foliage is returning to Douglas County’s open spaces. Springtime has arrived and so has your next open space adventure with Agents of Discovery! April’s journey will take you through the rolling meadows and...

2025 Floods and Volcano Caravan Tours

2025 Floods and Volcano Caravan Tours

Join us for a car caravan geologic field trip from Franktown to Larkspur as DLC and DCOS volunteer geologists lead you through the story that unravels how our current landforms took shape.

Intro to Douglas County Geology

Intro to Douglas County Geology

If you’ve taken Geology 101 or Plate Tectonics with our volunteer geology team this year, this class will be a great application to what we’re seeing locally.

Sandstone Ranch History Hike

Sandstone Ranch History Hike

Join us for a 5-6 mile history hike to learn about the cultural and ecological significance of this permanently-conserved property!

March Watercolor Class- Owls

March Watercolor Class- Owls

Join DLC and our fabulous watercolor teachers for a painting session centered around one of our most unique birds- owls!

Agrivoltaics: An Introduction

Agrivoltaics: An Introduction

Agrivoltaics pairs solar with agriculture, creating energy and providing space for crops, grazing, and native habitats under and between panels.