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Conservation
makes it all
possible.
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
Find Palmer's Local Food Guide
June 30, 2022
Find Southern Colorado's Local Food Guide
Grab your copy of Palmer's user-friendly, comprehensive guide to local food producers throughout southern Colorado.
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FIVE IN FIVE
November 30, 2022
Five in Five
Palmer commits to protecting five parks in five years
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TENACITY: Women in Conservation
November 18, 2022
TENACITY: Women in Conservation 2023
Join Palmer Land Conservancy on March 15, 2023, for TENACITY: Women in Conservation 2023—an evening of inspiration and conversation around our shared…
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2022 Mayor's Young Leader Award
October 31, 2022
Rebecca Jewett Receives 2022 Mayor's Young Leader Award
During the ninth annual City of Colorado Springs Mayor’s Young Leader Awards event on October 26, Mayor John Suthers recognized Rebecca…
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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.