Rio Grande Conservation District

09/21/2026

The 2027 RGCD Tree Sales will be starting before you know it! 🌳🌲 Fill out this quick survey to help guide our Tree Sales, from species to delivery options. https://forms.gle/GrpuEZMMg9qnBBds8

09/16/2026

Happening in just 2 days!

Calling all landowners with forested properties, or folks interested in forestry work! 📣

With the drought and high temperatures we've been experiencing this year, it is critical to take care of our forests! 💧🔥

Join us this Friday, September 18 at the 4UR Ranch in Creede for a Tree Thinning Demonstration 🌲🪚

Tree thinning is beneficial for overcrowded stands, and can help keep our forests healthy and thriving 💪🏻

Now is the time to learn how you can keep your forested lands healthy! 🌲🌳🌟

09/10/2026

Calling all landowners with forested properties, or folks interested in forestry work! 📣

With the drought and high temperatures we've been experiencing this year, it is critical to take care of our forests! 💧🔥

Join us next Friday, September 18 at the 4UR Ranch in Creede for a Tree Thinning Demonstration 🌲🪚

Tree thinning is beneficial for overcrowded stands, and can help keep our forests healthy and thriving 💪🏻

Now is the time to learn how you can keep your forested lands healthy! 🌲🌳🌟

08/17/2026

08/12/2026

JOIN US TOMORROW‼️

Calling all landowners with forested properties! 📣

With the drought and high temperatures we've been experiencing this year, it is critical to take care of our forests! 💧🔥

Join us Thursday, August 13 in South Fork for a Tree Thinning Demonstration 🌲🪚

Tree thinning is beneficial for overcrowded stands, and can help keep our forests healthy and thriving 💪🏻

Now is the time to learn how you can keep your forested lands healthy! 🌲🌳🌟

08/11/2026

Happening this week!

Calling all landowners with forested properties! 📣

With the drought and high temperatures we've been experiencing this year, it is critical to take care of our forests! 💧🔥

Join us next Thursday, August 13 in South Fork for a Tree Thinning Demonstration 🌲🪚

Tree thinning is beneficial for overcrowded stands, and can help keep our forests healthy and thriving 💪🏻

Now is the time to learn how you can keep your forested lands healthy! 🌲🌳🌟

08/06/2026

Calling all landowners with forested properties! 📣

With the drought and high temperatures we've been experiencing this year, it is critical to take care of our forests! 💧🔥

Join us next Thursday, August 13 in South Fork for a Tree Thinning Demonstration 🌲🪚

Tree thinning is beneficial for overcrowded stands, and can help keep our forests healthy and thriving 💪🏻

Now is the time to learn how you can keep your forested lands healthy! 🌲🌳🌟

06/25/2026

ONE MORE WEEK to get your applications in! Applications are due by the end of day July 1!

❗️ATTENTION SLV FARMERS❗️

Looking for land to lease over the next 3+ years? We have a field prospect for you!

Located at the SW corner of the 10 N and Hwy 285 in Center (USDA Office):

🟩160-acre pivot with a LEPA system
🟩10 shares Santa Maria Reservoir
🟩10 shares Rio Grande Canal
🟩Conservation value practices preferred

The Center and Rio Grande Conservation Districts are now accepting bids!

Email [email protected] or visit our website at https://centercd.colorado.gov/ for the application package.

❕Applications are due by July 1, 2026❕

*All applications will be judged using a blind bid process. Names and other personal identifying information will be redacted when applications are presented to the selection committee*

05/18/2026

📣 Extra, extra! 📣 We have extras!

Missed our order deadline? No problem! These seedlings are $1.50/single or $6.75/bundle of 5.

Get them while they're growing!

EDIT: All lilacs are currently spoken for!

EDIT: All plants are currently reserved! We have kept a list of folks interested in seedlings in the order we have received them. Thank you all for your interest in our tree sales! Check out our stock next year - we will be offering more species!

05/11/2026

❗️ATTENTION SLV FARMERS❗️

Looking for land to lease over the next 3+ years? We have a field prospect for you!

Located at the SW corner of the 10 N and Hwy 285 in Center (USDA Office):

🟩160-acre pivot with a LEPA system
🟩10 shares Santa Maria Reservoir
🟩10 shares Rio Grande Canal
🟩Conservation value practices preferred

The Center and Rio Grande Conservation Districts are now accepting bids!

Email [email protected] or visit our website at https://centercd.colorado.gov/ for the application package.

❕Applications are due by July 1, 2026❕

*All applications will be judged using a blind bid process. Names and other personal identifying information will be redacted when applications are presented to the selection committee*