Mayoral Candidate Forum for Conservation
Learn more about the Colorado Springs mayoral candidates’ responses to conservation, outdoor recreation, and water.
land for life
Protecting why we live here since 1977
Palmer Land Conservancy exists to ensure that everything we love about the Colorado good life — its natural beauty, locally grown food, outdoor recreation — can be enjoyed by everyone now, and for future generations.
Our conservation priorities
We believe southern Colorado’s lands are essential to our identity, economy and quality of life. To achieve our mission to protect these lands forever, our work is focused on these three areas:
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Learn more about our work, conservation news and events by signing up for our newsletter and get a free download of our Field Guide to 20 of our protected parks and open spaces.
“ Show me a healthy community with a strong economy, and I’ll show you a community that ensures their natural resources—land, nature, water, open spaces—exist for everyone.”
Southern Colorado resident
Featured Blog Posts
TENACITY: Women in Conservation 2023
March 13, 2023
Take a look back at TENACITY: Women in Conservation 2023 - an evening of inspiration and conversation around our shared passion for Colorado.
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2023 Mayoral Candidate Forum for Conservation - The Land Unites Us All
March 8, 2023
It was standing room only for Palmer’s Mayoral Candidate Forum for Conservation on Tuesday, March 7.
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OP-ED: Which Colorado Will You Choose?
December 22, 2022
Which Colorado Will You Choose?
by Rebecca Jewett, President and CEO, Palmer Land Conservancy
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Welcome New Board Trustees
December 13, 2022
Palmer is honored to welcome three new trustees to our board in 2022 – Sanjay Bhatnagar, Kimberly Florence, and Cathy Steele.
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The future of conservation
The land doesn't protect itself. It needs a community of courageous land lovers like you to help conserve it forever.