NEWS
Celebrating World Wetlands Day
By Leslie Lee World Wetlands Day, observed annually on February 2, celebrates the significance of wetlands for humanity and the planet. The 2026 theme, “Wetlands & Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” emphasizes preserving cultural heritage...
DCCD Tree Workshop & Dinner
Join Douglas Land Conservancy, Douglas County Conservation District, Colorado State Forest Service, and Douglas County Farm Bureau for a workshop all about trees! You can register here. Topics that will be covered: Drought effects on local trees Beetle issues...
Spring Geology Lectures
Returning by popular demand, our team of geologists has created a fun and educational schedule of lectures and field trips once again! Mark your calendars for the dates below, and keep an eye on our email newsletters for registration. Basic Principles of Geology:...
Announcing our new program, Connected Nature!
We are coming to the end of our pilot year, and thanks to the engagement of this first pilot group, we evaluated, improved, and are ready to launch the program to our volunteers and the broader public! Connected Nature is a year-long naturalist program designed not...
Completion of Greenland Wildlife Overpass
By Rich Bangs Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) staff recently got an up-close look at one of the largest wildlife overpasses in the country when they visited the site near I-25 and Larkspur to see the finished project. “Working in partnership with so many different...
Seasonal Journeys Yule Hike
We're squeezing in one more hike to round out 2025! Slow down and join Sharon for a Seasonal Journeys Yule Hike celebrating the winter solstice and a season of rest and reflection. While we probably won't get lucky enough for a snowy outing, it will be a beautiful day...
2025 DLC Impact Report Available
Check out this StoryMap of our 2025 Impact Report and share with friends and family for a fun introduction to who DLC is, what we do, and where we work!
New Program: Reel Nature
Calling all movie lovers! We are excited to announce the inaugural meeting in our new “Reel Nature” movie series. We will be gathering in January to watch March of the Penguins. This G-rated movie is a breathtaking 2005 Academy Award-winning nature documentary that...
Colorado Gives Day 2025
Support something that benefits all of us daily. Colorado Gives Day is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful in the nation. Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) protects over 28,000 acres of working lands, open spaces, and critical...
Welcoming Anne-Marie and Toby to the DLC Board of Directors
We would like to formally welcome Anne-Marie Hasstedt and Toby Levy to DLC's Board of Directors! We look forward to seeing the impact they'll make on our organization, local conservation, and the community. Read their bios below to learn more about them! Anne-Marie...
2025 DLC Oak Leaf Symposium Recap
By Rich Bangs Dozens of people gathered in Parker last week to honor two conservation heroes and learn more about how to help preserve land by using the strength of volunteers. It was the inaugural edition of Douglas Land Conservancy’s Oak Leaf Symposium. DLC...
Black Friday “Opt Outside” Hike
“Opt outside” on Black Friday and enjoy the calm of nature instead of the chaos of holiday shopping! We’ll venture out to Lincoln Mountain for a 4.2-mile, 400ft gain hike to the top for stunning views of the Front Range with intentional moments for reflection and...
Watercolor- Winter Trees
Get in the holiday spirit with a winter session focused on snowy trees and landscapes! Whether you're brand-new to watercolor or an intermediate-level artist, you'll learn techniques and be prompted by the nature around you to inspire a unique masterpiece. Painting...
Play November’s Agents of Discovery Mission: Elk Talk, What Do They Say?
Did you know that Wapiti (or elk, as they’re called in the United States) have two upper incisors called ivories that are the remnants of ancient tusks? Learn this and so much more with November’s mission, all about our Rocky Mountain Elk! Download the mission before...
DLC Leadership Attend Cross-Cultural Day in Cortez
Todd and Laura, DLC’s Board President and Executive Director, had the opportunity to participate in Montezuma Land Conservancy’s Traditional Harvest program and Cross-Cultural Day. The Traditional Harvest Program has been featured nationally in an LTA publication...
Celebrating Sarah Corliss’s Retirement
After six dedicated years with DLC, our wonderful Monitoring Coordinator, Sarah Corliss, is retiring! Sarah has been a tremendous part of our team — bringing contagious laughter, a wealth of knowledge about our county and its landscapes, and a genuine talent for...
Welcoming Sue Zloth to the DLC Board of Directors
DLC would like to warmly welcome Sue Zloth to DLC's Board of Directors. Hear her motivation to get more involved in her own words: "I began volunteering with DLC in 2016 as a Hike Assist. One of my goals after I retired in 2018 was to spend more time outdoors in the...
International Day of Climate Action
By Leslie Lee October 24 marks the International Day of Climate Action, a moment to reflect on the urgent need for collective efforts to address the global climate crisis. While there isn’t one single global theme for 2025, many organizations have aligned around “Our...
Celebrating the Legacy of the Original Stewards
By Richard Bangs Douglas Land Conservancy honors the Indigenous peoples who have stewarded the lands we now help protect. As we care for more than 28,000 acres under conservation easement, we recognize that these landscapes have deep cultural, ecological, and...
2025 Fall Ditmars Hike
We’ll have an expert birder, botanist, AND geologist along for the ride to talk all about the natural world around us.
Beeman-Duncan Ranch History Reception & Presentation
Learn more at this presentation with DLC, Douglas County Libraries, and writer Joe Gschwendtner about the history of the conserved Beeman-Duncan Ranch!