NEWS
World Water Day: How You Can Help Conservation Efforts
Raising awareness of local & global water conservation efforts.
New Month, New Agents of Discovery Mission!
Meet Agent Douglas at Columbine Open Space this month to learn all about local geology.
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!
Agrivoltaics: An Introduction
Agrivoltaics pairs solar with agriculture, creating energy and providing space for crops, grazing, and native habitats under and between panels.
Women of Sandstone- Reception & History Presentation
Learn about the history of Sandstone Ranch Open Space and the females who were truly the stars of the show!
Celebrate the Living Things that Share Our Spinning Globe
World Wildlife Day is March 3!
Celebrate World Wetlands Day!
Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) joins the United Nations in celebrating World Wetlands Day!
DLC Watercolor Class- Shadows
Join DLC and our fabulous watercolor teachers for a painting session focused on what’s behind the shadows.
Love in the Woods Hike
Join us for a walk in the woods at Dupont Open Space on Valentines Day.
Plate Tectonics: Then and Now
Join DLC and retired geologist Tom Loucks to learn about the past and present of the geological theory of Plate Tectonics.
DLC preserves nearly 600 acres with new easement
Douglas Land Conservancy’s (DLC) extensive portfolio of preserved land across the region has grown by nearly 600 acres.
New Program: Agents of Discovery
Local conservation education & recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
January Book Club
DLC’s nature-themed book club is getting a refresh!
Geology 101: Basic Principles
Join DLC and retired geologist Tom Loucks to learn about the basic principles of geology.
Inaugural Mel Sorensen Stewardship Award
Last week, DLC honored Chris Hashimoto and Dale Ferg, DLC conservation easement landowners, with the inaugural Mel Sorensen Land Stewardship Award.
DLC’s Annual Photo Contest Opens October 30!
Submit your best photos to DLC’s Annual Photography Contest beginning October 30 at 8 am!
Partnership to acquire Lost Canyon Ranch awarded COSA Blue Grama Award
From the Town of Castle Rock
October Mountain Bike Ride
Join DLC for our October mountain bike ride!
Seasonal Journeys #7
Please join us for our 7th in this series of 8 hikes in 2024 as we notice the changes at Dawson Butte Open Space, and in ourselves, as the seasons change.
DLC & DCOS Sandstone Ranch Geology Tour
Walk through geologic time and see the oldest sequence of rocks in Douglas County at our Sandstone Ranch Geologic Tour!
Conservation Easements & Tax Credits: Info Session
Curious about conservation easements and Colorado State tax credits?