NEWS
DLC’s Conservation Opportunity Fund Receives Historic $100,000 Grant
We are thrilled to announce that Douglas Land Conservancy has received the largest single grant in our organization’s history!
Abbe Ranch History Reception & Presentation
Learn about the history of the conserved Abbe Ranch!
World Environment Day
Working to reduce plastic pollution is one of the greatest ways to help the health of the environment, and of people and wildlife.
Hike & Paint- Peaks and Ranges
Join DLC and our fabulous watercolor teachers for our first painting session of the season outdoors! Our theme this month will be Peaks and Ranges. Each participant will take home a special painting to keep or share. Whether you're brand-new to watercolor or an...
A New Chapter for Oak Leaf
Reimagined, vision-oriented, and more engaging than ever.
The Event of the Year: Under a Wild Sky
You won’t want to miss this.
Wildflowers in Wild Places: Agents of Discovery
Head over to Dawson Butte with the downloaded Agents of Discovery app this month to explore Wildflowers in Wild Places. Our conserved open spaces are rich with biodiversity- learn more about wildflowers, how to identify the plants you're seeing out on the trail, and...
Ditmars 2025 Spring Hike
Douglas Land Conservancy has held a Conservation Easement on the historic 1,500 acre Ditmars Ranch since 2020.
Celebrating Our Pollinators
Today is all about our pollinators- it’s World Bee Day!
World Migratory Bird Day
Migratory birds face challenges like habitat loss, noise, light pollution, and pets- but we can all contribute to their protection.
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
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...
Flowers and Shrubs ID Hike
If you want to impress your friends and family with some newfound botany skills, join us on this hike!
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
“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?
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?
Bats: On Night Duty At Your Favorite DLC Property
They’ve gotten a “bat” rap for centuries, but bats are the good guys!
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...
April Book Club- Winterdance
DLC’s nature-themed book club will be hosted in April and July at Bodega Beer Company in Parker!
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
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.