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The Land Line
What It Really Means to Protect Land Forever in Southern Colorado
November 21, 2025
Imagine this moment. You’ve just finished a trail run at Red Rock Canyon. The air has that crisp morning chill. At the base of a sandstone fin, you spot a doe and her still-spotted fawn grazing…
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Palmer's Picks: 2025 Land Lover Holiday Gift Guide
November 20, 2025
If you're shopping for someone who finds joy in Colorado's mountains, trails, and open spaces, you're in the right place. Palmer's Picks is a staff tradition where our team shares the gear that…
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Following the Water: Bike the Bessemer 2025
October 15, 2025
Nearly 140 participants gathered for the 5th Annual Bike the Bessemer event, despite windy conditions. The extended 15-mile bike tour across Pueblo's St.
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Breaking Barriers to Nature: $1.75M Grant Creates Pathways for Pueblo's Next Generation of Conservation Champions
September 30, 2025
For over a decade, Palmer Land Conservancy has worked on community-driven conservation projects in Pueblo, most notably the Bessemer Farmland Conservation Project.
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Fall Colors Near Colorado Springs: Leaf Peep at these Five Peaceful Palmer-Protected Parks and Open Spaces
September 22, 2025
The legendary Colorado fall views beckon tens of thousands of people into the mountains for the temporal display of exquisite colors, which leads to an increase in traffic volumes along the few…
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Breathe Easy: How to Plan and Enjoy Colorado Outdoor Adventures During Wildfire Season
August 18, 2025
The beloved mountains and meadows of southern Colorado beckon us outdoors during summer's long days, yet this season brings with it the potential for wildfires.
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Protect What Unites Us
June 5, 2025
"Palmer Land Conservancy shares my vision, working with communities to address challenges by creating solutions where both people and the environment can thrive."
A Birdwatcher’s Paradise: Highlights from Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival
May 21, 2025
Recently, Palmer participated in the 10th Annual Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival, an event that celebrates the natural heritage of the Pikes Peak Region, particularly its birds.
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From Classroom to Open Space: Youth Conservation in Action
May 8, 2025
The future of our iconic landscapes rests in the hands of those who will inherit them. Connecting young people with conservation is about nurturing tomorrow's Colorado stewards.
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The Thread That Connects Us All: How TENACITY's Women Leaders Envision Conservation as Community
April 17, 2025
Vibrant energy filled the room during Palmer Land Conservancy's 9th Annual TENACITY: Women in Conservation event. What started as a backyard gathering has blossomed into an annual event that…
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Birds and Nerds: Palmer’s Fun Approach to Learning
March 19, 2025
The more we engage with our community, the more we hear people are increasingly eager to have fun while they learn, blending education with enjoyment to make the experience more engaging and…
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Wings of Change: Observing the Spring Bird Migration in Southern Colorado
March 4, 2025
With the spring equinox fast approaching, many species of birds are feeling the change of seasons and beginning their respective northward migrations.
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