Eagle Valley Land Trust

08/26/2026

A huge shout-out to Old Growth Tree Service and certified arborist Bret Pilkington for the eye-opening Beetles and Pests Talk at Minturn Boneyard this morning. Bret chatted about the different types of bark beetles and fungi found in our valley, the ecological roles they play, their mechanisms for infecting trees, and what can be done to mitigate them, whether in the forest or our backyard.

With drought top of mind this year, there's never been a more important time to pay attention to trees. To learn more about the crucial work Old Growth is doing to support the beings that support us, visit oldgrowth-tree.com.

08/21/2026

We've partnered with Eagle County Conservation District and Eagle Valley Land Trust for a Local Sustainable Agriculture Tour on Friday, September 11th! 🌎💚

Explore four unique stops showcasing the diversity of sustainable agriculture in Eagle County, meet local producers, and learn more about the people and practices shaping our local food system.

🕘 10:00am | Eagle Valley Land Trust in Edwards
🚐 Shuttle provided

Limited capacity, secure your spot today: https://walkingmountains.ticketspice.com/local-agriculture-tour-

08/20/2026

A pair of greater sandhill crane seen this past Tuesday on an EVLT conservation easement in the Lake Creek Valley ♥️

08/18/2026

Thanks to Vail Resorts EpicPromise for supporting Farm to Fork with shuttles again! We’re so grateful for your partnership and continued support of conservation and our community.

08/17/2026

We’re grateful to our Farm to Fork sponsors for supporting conservation and helping protect the places that make our valley so special. Their partnership makes this work possible. Thank you for investing in our community and its future.

08/15/2026

What does the severe drought mean for mountain pine beetle populations? How are ash borers being addressed in our county? Find out the answers to these questions and more at our upcoming Beetles and Pests Talk with Old Growth Tree Service. Certified arborist Bret Pilkington will chat about the creepy crawlies that can harm trees and what we can do about them.

Date: Wednesday, August 26
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Minturn Boneyard
Cost: Free!
Registration: Required. Please sign up at evlt.org/event/beetles2026

Join Eagle Valley Land Trust and Bret Pilkington, certified arborist with Old Growth Tree Service, for an educational talk on beetles, bugs, and other creepy crawlies that can harm trees. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions! ...

08/14/2026

A great big thank-you to Mike Earl with Old Growth Tree Service for facilitating this morning's Wildfire Mitigation Talk! Mike shared best practices for creating defensible space around our homes, including keeping the first five feet noncombustible, identifying the likely pathways that fire will travel, breaking fuels continuity, and doing regular maintenance.

Interested in learning more from the pros at Old Growth? Join us on Wednesday, August 26 at Minturn Boneyard for a Beetles and Pests Talk with arborist Bret Pilkington. Register for this free program at https://evlt.org/event/beetles2026/

08/08/2026

Join EVLT for one of our upcoming programs! These community offerings are free and open to all. Registration is required.

Wildfire Mitigation Talk
Date and Time: Friday, August 14 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: EVLT Conservation Center in Edwards
Facilitator: Mike Earl, owner of Old Growth Tree Service
Registration: evlt.org/event/wildfire2026

Beetles and Pests Talk
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 26 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Minturn Boneyard
Facilitator: Certified arborist Bret Pilkington
Registration: evlt.org/event/beetles2026

Edwards History Hike
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 9 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Eagle River Preserve in Edwards
Facilitator: Eagle County Historical Society
Registration: evlt.org/event/edwardshistory2026

Fall Forest Bathing
Date and Time: Thursday, September 10 from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Maloit Park in Minturn
Facilitator: Forest therapy guide Jane West
Registration: evlt.org/event/fall2026

08/07/2026

Sweetwater Lake never disappoints! Yesterday, conditions were fantastic for a full day of horseback riding, boating, and picnicking with Small Champions of Colorado. Huge thanks to Brink Outfitters At Sweetwater for their impeccable service on the trail, and to Epic Mountain Express and driver Chuck for safely transporting us there and back. We can't wait to do it again next summer. 😎