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Meet DLC’s Doug Landry! He’s a handsome, waterfowl who enjoys the great outdoors. Doug heads outside often to hike our local open spaces and enjoy all the benefits that these DLC protected lands offer; fresh air, beautiful views and of course, clean water. Follow along as Doug trains over the next 11 weeks in preparation for his half mile race …

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, communities and nations – where can we find secure footing and what expectations of …

The shady buck wanders in the wild and in the dark when the skies are pink and purple. He wanders in the shadows of the black fields. The shady buck runs in the wild when the sky fades. He is beautiful. He is strong. He is wild.

As I watched flames shoot through the roof of the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, and beheld its majestic spire topple and plunge to the ground, tears threatened.  I reflected upon what I was witnessing.  Notre Dame has graced Île de la Cité in Paris for 869 years, seemingly forever.  When construction began, centuries before European “discovery” of the …

Congratulations to Douglas Land Conservancy’s 2019 Oak Leaf Award recipients, Richard and Susan Farmer, owners of the historic Abbe Ranch and conservationists, who have made a significant impact on the community through their land conservation efforts in Douglas County.

By Elizabeth Taylor On the morning of August 3, 2018, three amateur plant enthusiasts—Barb Harbach, Cathy Fischer, and I—were inventorying plant species along the bank of Gove Ditch in Sandstone Ranch, Douglas County’s newest open space. We were participating in the Sandstone Ranch Natural Resource Inventory project. The day was beautiful, and our survey efforts were going well. Among the …

by Foster Harding It was relatively warm for a late Fall morning with brisk southwest winds, bright Colorado sunshine, and blue skies. The forecast said the wind would shift to northwest in the afternoon bringing much colder temperatures as a prelude to a powerful short-lived blizzard by evening. So, a mid-morning walk seemed like a good idea for a couple …

Help Douglas County plan for future uses of the Sandstone Ranch, in Larkspur. The purpose of the Sandstone Ranch Master Plan is to provide a strong vision for this property, including public access, while preserving and protecting the property’s cultural and historic assets, historic ranch operations, wildlife habitat and corridors, vegetation and other natural resources. Your feedback will help in …

Douglas Land Conservancy Earns National Recognition Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence Castle Rock, Colorado (Aug. 2, 2018) – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1987, Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC), has been doing just that for the people of Douglas County and surrounding areas. …

The Wilds By:  Chris Vasconcellos The wilds are places full of secrets, Where the sun as it crosses the sky, Watches over the lovely creation, Tenderly, with a loving eye. It circles the earth and notices, Each little plant growing so strong, The animals living their lives, Each one singing its own song. The rain as it sends its showers, Makes …