Events and Experiences
Connect with Colorado open lands!
Colorado Open Lands hosts a variety of signature events throughout the year! Whether it’s an elegant gala, a local community open house, or a guided tour of a breathtaking conserved property, there are countless ways to connect with the land we love.
Experiences for Everyone
An important part of the mission of Colorado Open Lands is to ensure continued public awareness and support for conservation – best accomplished by sharing with Coloradans the important connection between conserved lands and our quality of life. Throughout the year, Colorado Open Lands hosts free, educational, and meaningful outreach events for the Colorado community.
Experiences for all Donors
Join us for any of the donor appreciation events below. Each event is designed to cover unique content to help you learn and experience the many ways your support impacts our work.
Exclusive experiences for our Giving Societies
These events are open to donors that are a part of our designated giving circles: the Conservator Society, the Centennial Society, and the Evergreen Society. Learn more about these giving societies here or contact Elizabeth Silverman at [email protected] to join!
Experiences for Everyone
Check this space for upcoming listings!
Experiences for all Donors
September 11, 2026 | Sacramento Creek Ranch Fall Hike & Picnic
Note: This event was previously scheduled for October 2, but we changed the date to better capture the changing leaves!
Join us for a special donor appreciation hike and picnic during the most beautiful time of the year in Colorado. As autumn colors begin to emerge, we’ll explore a landscape where scenic beauty, public access, youth outdoor education, and stream restoration come together. This hidden gem offers a rare opportunity to enjoy Colorado’s golden aspens on a 1.5-mile moderate hike and experience vibrant fall scenery away from the crowds while learning about the many conservation values protected here.
Friday, September 11
October 22, 2026 | Juniper Series Cocktail Party, Denver
Please stay tuned for details!
October 28, 2026 | Northern Colorado Conservation Update, Fort Collins
Join us for a light brunch and presentation on COL’s ongoing work in Northern Colorado with Tony Caligiuri, President & CEO.
The Details
Schedule:
More information coming soon!
Location:
More information coming soon!
Exclusive Experiences for our Giving Societies
To learn more about how you can join one of our giving societies, click here!
Invitations will be sent to those who are members of our Giving Societies. Please contact Elizabeth Silverman with any questions at
[email protected] or 303-988-2373 ext. 216
March 2027 | Cranes 2-day Tour, San Luis Valley
Stay tuned for details!
April 2027 | annual conservators society dinner, denver
Stay tuned for details!
Fall 2027 | Southeastern Colorado 2-day tour, La Junta
Tarantulas, bison, rescue horses, black-footed ferrets, burrowing owls, and more! This is the overnight tour to practice your observation skills as we visit conserved properties owned by Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) in southeastern Colorado! We will travel to Heartland Ranch Nature Preserve, a 43,000 -acre pristine shortgrass prairie, and the Purgatoire River Preserve to learn about SPLT’s goals of protecting prairie wildlife and developing prairie education programs. This will be a fun overnight with unusual sightings and the tour highlights the unique partnership between two land trusts.
The Details
Scheduling and more details coming soon.
Location:
La Junta, CO will be our homebase for the tour. Participants will arrange their own lodging for this tour. COL recommends booking at the Hampton Inn in La Junta, CO.
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