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.

A full room at a gala event.

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.

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A man on a hiking trail points at something in the distance to show his fellow hikers.

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.

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A picnic at an urban farm.

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!

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Experiences for Everyone

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Experiences for all Donors

October 22, 2026 | Juniper Series Cocktail Party, Denver

Juniper Series Cocktail Party
Thursday, October 22 5:00-7:00p.m.
Country Club Neighborhood, Denver

Please join Colorado Open Lands and our host Sarah Bock for an evening of connection, conversation, and conservation. Gather with fellow Juniper Series members to enjoy appetizers and drinks while mingling with women who share a passion for protecting Colorado’s land and water. During the evening, President & CEO Tony Caligiuri will provide an update on COL’s accomplishments over the past year and share a look ahead at exciting priorities and opportunities for 2027.

Please RSVP by October 15: https://pp.events/bv84KgbB

October 28, 2026 | Northern Colorado Conservation Update, Fort Collins

Northern Colorado Donor Brunch
Wednesday, October 28 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Primrose Studio at Reservoir Ridge Nature Area, Fort Collins

Join us for our annual Northern Colorado Donor Brunch & Update on Wednesday, October 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Primrose Studio at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area. Enjoy brunch from Snooze, hear updates from President & CEO Tony Caligiuri and Land & Water Steward Kenny Prior, and celebrate the impact your support is making to protect Northern Colorado’s farms, wildlife, water, recreation, and scenic landscapes.

Please RSVP by October 21: https://pp.events/bAXaJbRX

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

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July 2027 | Gunnison and Crested Butte Wildflower 2-Day Tour

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April 2027 | annual conservators society dinner, denver

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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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