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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!
Watercolor- Fall Aspen Colors
Get into the shoulder season mindset with this class centered around the beautiful colors of aspen trees.
Nature-themed Book Club: October
For this meeting, come prepared to discuss The Last Cheater’s Waltz by Ellen Meloy.
DLC & DCOS Sandstone Ranch Geology Tours
A DLC favorite last year! Walk through geologic time and see the oldest sequence of rocks in Douglas County at our Sandstone Ranch Geologic Tour! Sandstone Ranch reveals the geologic history of Colorado’s Front Range in rocks ranging from more than a billion years old...
Hike and Paint- Leave No Trace & Cairns
Our last hike and paint outdoors of the season will be both educational + fun! While important in certain scenarios for route-finding, even these unique rock structures known as cairns have an appropriate time and place. Learn (or get a refresher) on the 7 Leave No...
September Agents of Discovery Mission: Love Your Public Lands (Day)
Looking for something to do to make the most of our last month of decent weather? Play our new September Agents of Discovery Mission! National Public Lands Day is September 27, and this year’s theme, “Our Home Outdoors,” celebrates the spaces that bring us together....
For the Love of Trees
By Leslie Lee Trees serve as a backbone of Colorado’s environment, offering numerous benefits that contribute to a healthier planet, a robust economy, and thriving outdoor spaces. Their impact is far-reaching, from improving air and water quality to reducing energy...
Public Statement from Douglas Land Conservancy
“Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) would like to challenge recent comments made by a lawyer representing Buc-ee’s during the Palmer Lake Planning Commission meeting on August 20 regarding the proposed Buc-ee’s development. DLC has never met with, spoken to, or otherwise...
Reptiles Under the Rock
Get ready to learn about- and see up close- our scaly, slithery neighbors!
105 West Brewing: Nonprofit of the Month
We are so lucky to once again be partnering with 105 West Brewing right here in Castle Rock for the month of August!
Conservation Trivia & Happy Hour
Trivia buffs + conservation geeks: unite!
Todd Warnke is new DLC President
Meet our new Board President!
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.