Douglas Land Conservancy

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Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) is a nonpolitical, nonprofit land trust dedicated to the protection and conservation of the natural character, habitats, ecosystems, and open space of Douglas County and other areas along the Front Range region of Colorado.

It’s that time of the year again! Falling leaves and your annual dose of conservation inspiration at Douglas Land Conser...
09/05/2026

It’s that time of the year again! Falling leaves and your annual dose of conservation inspiration at Douglas Land Conservancy’s Oak Leaf Symposium. Join DLC at the Parker PACE Center for this educational symposium that serves to shine a spotlight on local conservation heroes! This year our theme—Cultivating Lifelong Stewards through Outdoor Experiences—is inspired by our Oak Leaf Award honoree, Jackie Sanderson, and our Mel Sorensen Stewardship Award honorees, Deb Hill and Greg Stauffer.

This year’s Oak Leaf Symposium will feature an inspiring keynote, three engaging breakout session options, catered lunch, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow conservation-minded folks.

Tickets are $65 and will go on sale soon. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 22, 10-3pm, and get ready to learn, connect, and celebrate this fall! 🍁

photo: Michael Ryno

Congratulations to this week’s Wildlife Wednesday winner, a Black Fox at Sapphire Pointe by Ian Stevens. Thank you to ev...
09/04/2026

Congratulations to this week’s Wildlife Wednesday winner, a Black Fox at Sapphire Pointe by Ian Stevens. Thank you to everyone for sharing your great Douglas/Elbert County wildlife photos with us this week. Congrats Ian on your Wildlife Wednesday win!

2026 Under a Wild Sky was one for the books. We’re so grateful to those who attended this year’s event. The evening was ...
09/04/2026

2026 Under a Wild Sky was one for the books. We’re so grateful to those who attended this year’s event. The evening was a powerful reminder that conservation happens when neighbors, partners, and supporters come together around a shared vision. While final numbers are still in the works and will be shared soon, your support ensures the exemplary stewardship of 83 DLC-held conservation easements (including the Maytag Ranch), work on new conservation projects, the continuation of environmental education programming, and the perpetual existence of Douglas Land Conservancy as we look with excitement to our 40th anniversary next year! 🎉

This event would not have been possible without the support of Ryan and Maria Thompson, owners of the Maytag Ranch and hosts of this year’s Under a Wild Sky gala.

We also owe a huge thank you to our volunteer planning committee, who began working a year in advance to make this event so spectacular. Numerous volunteers allowed us to create and experience a Saturday evening we won’t soon forget. Finally, our incredible sponsors and vendor team set the foundation for an event like one DLC has never thrown before. Your commitment to our vision reinforces the important role that local land trusts like DLC play in the region.

photos: Michael Ryno, Random Ranch Photography Studio, Sharon Sjostrom

Wildlife Wednesday 09/02/2026Some great photos from Douglas and Elbert Counties have been shared with us this week for W...
09/03/2026

Wildlife Wednesday 09/02/2026
Some great photos from Douglas and Elbert Counties have been shared with us this week for Wildlife Wednesday. Thanks everyone! Time to vote! Help us pick a winner by "liking" your favorite. (It's ok to like more than one photo.) The photo with the most "likes" will be featured as Douglas Land Conservancy's cover photo over the weekend.

Guess what day it is?? It’s Wildlife Wednesday of course! Wildlife Wednesday is a place for photographers to display the...
09/02/2026

Guess what day it is?? It’s Wildlife Wednesday of course! Wildlife Wednesday is a place for photographers to display their own work.
Share your Douglas/Elbert County wildlife photos with us today by posting them to our wall. Please share where the photo was taken. We will choose a winning photo to be featured over the weekend as DLC's Facebook cover photo.
We love to feature your Douglas/Elbert County wildlife photos on the Douglas Land Conservancy page in an effort to demonstrate the importance of the protection of wildlife habitat in our region of Colorado.

National Public Lands Day is your chance to celebrate the parks, trails, and open spaces that make outdoor adventures po...
09/01/2026

National Public Lands Day is your chance to celebrate the parks, trails, and open spaces that make outdoor adventures possible! This September, Agents of Discovery invites you to explore “National Public Lands Day” at Spruce Mountain Open Space. Discover the many benefits of conserved public lands, learn how these special places support wildlife and communities, and find out how you can help care for the lands we all enjoy. Ready to become a conservation champion?

How to play:
1. Download and open the free Agents of Discovery app!🥾
2. Visit Spruce Mountain Open Space to complete conservation-themed Challenges along the trail, or choose the Play Anywhere version to join the adventure from wherever you are. Simply find “National Public Lands Day” in the Missions tab, hit Download, and start exploring! 🌄
3. Answer questions, solve Challenges, and learn how public lands are protected- and how you can play a role in conserving these treasured places for future generations! 🌲

Our 2026 Mission Calendar is now available on our website here: https://douglaslandconservancy.org/agentsofdiscovery/! Get ready for amped-up adventures that teach you all about nature on local trails or at home, suitable for the whole family!

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photo: Michael Ryno

What. A. Night. More to come, but this year’s Under a Wild Sky was one for the books. Thank you to all those who attende...
08/30/2026

What. A. Night.

More to come, but this year’s Under a Wild Sky was one for the books. Thank you to all those who attended, supported, and made it so special ✨

photo: Michael Ryno

“Keys, wallet, phone, tablet, and photo points.” As the Stewardship Fellow this season, that has been my checklist befor...
08/29/2026

“Keys, wallet, phone, tablet, and photo points.”

As the Stewardship Fellow this season, that has been my checklist before I walk out of DLC’s office to monitor one of the organization’s 83 conservation easements. This summer, the Stewardship team has made a major push to ensure that the photo points from the original baseline documents are mapped in GIS using our tablet. By doing so, future monitors and volunteers will have an easier time observing and reporting on the condition of conservation easements each year.

Read more from this feature by our Stewardship Fellow Tori on our website: https://douglaslandconservancy.org/2026/08/stewardship-feature-going-digital/

We are working 9 to 5 to make Under a Wild Sky a night you won't forget! Get ready to join us tomorrow with Sarah P and ...
08/28/2026

We are working 9 to 5 to make Under a Wild Sky a night you won't forget! Get ready to join us tomorrow with Sarah P and the Dirty Logger to pay tribute to Dolly Parton, bid on a fabulous assortment of items, and step back in time for a retro party 🤠

A big thanks to everyone who has made this possible!

photos: Cindy Addington

Address

115 Wilcox Street, Unit 213
Castle Rock, CO
80104

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13036888025

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