Douglas Land Conservancy

We LOVE our wildlife in Douglas County! Today, March 3, we can join the whole world in appreciating the other living things that share our spinning globe on World Wildlife Day! This day was established by the United Nations to “celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.” Wildlife is key to the richness of our lives and one of the top conservation values of DLC-stewarded land. Conservation easements, like those held by DLC, are important for protecting habitat for species like elk and mule deer, and for maintaining the landscape connections and corridors critical to wildlife. DLC holds conservation easements on over 28,000 acres of public and private land. Enjoy this compilation of photos from photographer Michael Ryno, as well as some remote camera photos of creatures on Douglas County Open Spaces! https://lnkd.in/gD8HRrwX

We’re #hiring! Do you enjoy being outdoors, working with people, and using the latest technology? If yes, then you could be Douglas Land Conservancy’s next Stewardship Manager! DLC is seeking an energetic, experienced professional to lead our stewardship team. Based in Castle Rock, Colorado, since 1987, Douglas Land Conservancy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit land trust dedicated to the protection and conservation of open space in the Front Range region of Colorado. DLC holds conservation easements protecting approximately 28,000 acres of both public and private lands, including agricultural and ranch lands, public recreation open spaces, scenic viewscapes, and critical wildlife habitat and wetlands. Appreciation of the land and its natural beauty is a shared community value for DLC and the region. Through active involvement in the community, education, and outreach, DLC continues to advance conservation. The opportunities we provide expand appreciation of the outdoors and improve the quality of life for all. Our robust programs include outdoor hikes, educational opportunities, and community outreach events. Head to our website to view the full job description and apply.

A partnership between Douglas Land Conservancy and Douglas County Open Space & Natural Resources is providing local conservation education & recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. We know you love the breathtaking views, recreation opportunities, and conservation value that our protected open spaces offer! That’s why you’ve made Decode Douglas County Outdoors a community staple for 8 years. In 2025, Decode is going digital. Embark on a journey with us through the free Agents of Discovery app! By completing Challenges within each mission, you’ll find fun new ways to experience the beauty of permanently conserved open spaces in Douglas County with the Agents of Discovery app, while learning new things about our environment. Conquer quests, ace the trivia and explore your backyard! There’s a new mission each month to guide you and your family through the year and help you learn why our home is one of the healthiest and happiest places in the nation. If you can’t get out to the featured open space to Play On-Site, find the Play Anywhere version of that month’s mission to learn about conservation in our region. To learn more and start exploring, visit https://lnkd.in/gkniqCTw

Sometimes you work with a group and you walk away more hopeful for the future - that is what Douglas Land Conservancy did for me this weekend! DLC is on the front lines protecting Colorado's lands, water systems, wildlife, and air quality. I didn't really understand conservation easements until I encountered DLC. Learn more about the creative ways DLC is safeguarding our open spaces and lands for future generations: https://lnkd.in/getsveaY (.) I'm sure they would appreciate a donation as well! https://lnkd.in/gD32bPFM #ColoradoNonprofits #Conservancy #ColoradoOpenSpace

DLC board and staff gathered in Parker today for our annual visioning retreat. It was full of collaborative discussion, facilitated by the incredible Richard and Amanda at The Nonprofit Strategy Group. We’re really excited about the future and hope you’ll join us for the ride!

Many of us may be celebrating today as Columbus Day- but did you know it's also Indigenous People's Day? "It can be a day of reflection of our history in the United States, the role Native people have played in it, the impacts that history has had on native people and communities, and also a day to gain some understanding of the diversity of Indigenous peoples," says Van Heuvelen, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe from South Dakota (NPR). Today and every day, we acknowledge and show gratitude for the extensive Indigenous stewardship of and reverence for the lands that we live and recreate on, both historically and today. Photo: Mt. Blue Sky, named for the cultures and traditions of the Cheyenne and Arapaho peoples. (Mile High Traveler/The Wilderness Society) Source: NPR: https://lnkd.in/dRvnMvfx

Douglas Land Conservancy, the Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, and The Conservation Fund were awarded Colorado Open Space Alliance’s Blue Grama Award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Community Partnership and Collaboration’ on the Lost Canyon project! We’re so grateful to Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for contributing immense support to this project and to the Town for their leadership and continued commitment to the preservation of open space in our community.

We’re elated to have DLC and our wonderful partners at Douglas County represented at Colorado Open Space Alliance’s annual conference in Grand Junction! Big shout out to our Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, Kaitlyn Stabell, for sharing with other land stewards what DLC is all about- community, collaboration, and conservation!

Saturday night’s BBQ for #conservation was a great success!! A big thank you to our hostess Ninia and all of the volunteers, board members, sponsors, vendors, and staff who made it happen. And most importantly, to everyone who attended, making it our most successful JA Ranch Sunset BBQ yet!

DLC is so proud of our Executive Director Laura Sanford for her new role on Keep It Colorado’s Board of Directors, working to advance an equitable culture of conservation in Colorado. Way to go, Laura!