10/12/2026
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Douglas Land Conservancy honors the Indigenous peoples who have stewarded the lands of the Central Front Range for time immemorial.
As communities across Colorado continue to navigate growth, development pressures, and the need to protect natural landscapes, Indigenous perspectives on caring for the land remain as relevant as ever. Their enduring connection to these places reminds us that conservation is not only about protecting acres, but about sustaining the relationships between people, wildlife, water, and the landscapes we all depend on.
We are grateful for the opportunity to continue this work and to learn from the stewardship traditions that have shaped these lands for centuries.
Board member Rich Bangs wrote a great article about the pre-contact history of our region- read it at https://bit.ly/original-land-stewards.
