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at Colorado Open Lands, we love what we do, and we want to share it with our community!

Throughout the year, we host a series of opportunities for you to learn about why land and water protection is so important and how the work gets done. Join us for an upcoming hike, webinar, or open house to deepen your understanding of conservation and expand your own love for Colorado, and connect with people who feel the same!

These events are:

Free to attend
Informative and engaging
Designed for folks new to conservation, and folks wanting to learn more
And most importantly, fun!

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upcoming events

Friday, September 27, 2024 | Conserved property visit & hike, fairplay

Chances are that you have visited or recreated on permanently protected land! You may not have realized it, as oftentimes this extra layer of protection on our beloved spots isn’t well known. To date, Colorado Open Lands has conserved more than 100,000 acres of land open to the public.

Sacramento Creek Ranch, owned by Mountain Area Land Trust, is one of those properties. This beautiful 71-acre property boasts not only recreational values, but also protects wildlife, scenic views, waterways, and is a home to community education programs. If you’d like to see the diversity of values that can be protected in perpetuity firsthand, then this is an opportunity for you!

Please join us on September 27 for a chat and hike on Sacramento Creek Trail among the golden aspens and bubbling Sacramento Creek. If you’d like to extend your visit at Sacramento Creek Ranch, bring your own lunch to eat amongst new friends! There are even some additional nearby trails we can recommend for you to explore in your own time.

The Details

Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Welcome & Introduction
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Guided Hike
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Optional Lunch at the Ranch (Bring Your Own)

Trail Info:
This 1.5-mile established loop trail (dirt, single-track) is considered easy to moderate difficulty with minimal elevation gain. The elevation at Sacramento Creek Ranch is approximately 10,200 feet.

Location & Parking:
We will meet at Sacramento Creek Ranch in Fairplay, about a 90-minute drive from Denver. Parking and restrooms are available on-site. The address will be shared with confirmed attendees.

What to Bring:
Hiking or close-toed shoes, warm layer, waterproof layer, sun protection, water bottle, and a willingness to learn! Bring your camera to snap some photos of the landscape and hopefully golden aspens. If you are staying for lunch, don’t forget to bring it!

Registration is closed.

This event has limited spots available. Registration Required.

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | Conservation Exploration – A Family-Friendly Open House, Wheat Ridge

Drop by a conserved urban farm to experience interactive learning for all ages. Many facets of our work will be showcased in one location, and you can visit with the goats! Come hear from COL staff and bring along your family and friends to this fun fall event. For more information, visit the event webpage!

Please note that dates listed are subject to change. We do our best to have dates finalized, but weather, landowner availability, etc. may occasionally necessitate a change.