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The Camping Trip that Planted a Seed: Meet Trustee Luis Creel

January 15, 2026

Some people discover conservation through a single transformative moment. For Luis Creel, it arrived quietly on a camping trip when he was eight years old—his first time truly taking in the beauty of the outdoors.

"After the trip, I was truly humbled and grateful," Luis recalls. That childhood experience planted seeds that would grow into a lifelong commitment to protecting the land he loves.

From Tropical Rainforest to the Front Range: Meet Trustee Chris Long

January 15, 2026

Chris Long's journey into conservation began unexpectedly during a 2010 trip to Puerto Rico with his wife, Jill, when they visited El Yunque—the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.

The beauty was undeniable. So was the trash and the disregard for the local ecosystem.

Hybl Takes the Helm: Honoring Geary's Impact and Welcoming New Leadership

January 5, 2026

Leadership transitions mark pivotal moments—opportunities to honor dedicated service while embracing fresh vision. At Palmer Land Conservancy, we’re proud to celebrate John Geary's remarkable…

Before the Year Turns: A Lasting Choice for the Land You Love

December 23, 2025

The holidays are coming to a close. The lights and trees will soon come down, and the pace of life is slowing down, even if just a little.

2025 A Year of Impact: A Conservation Community in Action

December 17, 2025

In 2025, community-driven conservation with Palmer Land Conservancy resulted in tangible results and wins across Colorado.

Forever Protected: Silver Mountain Preserve

December 10, 2025

In a collaborative conservation effort, Palmer Land Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy in Colorado are proud to announce the permanent protection of Silver Mountain Preserve, an expansive 11,000-acre working cattle and bison ranch in southeastern Colorado

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…

Forever Protected: Catamount Center’s Mountain Campus

November 5, 2025

CEO Op-Ed: Making a choice between despair and hope

October 16, 2025

This option piece by Rebecca Jewett, President and CEO of Palmer Land Conservancy, was first

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.

Ancient Rhythms, Modern Solutions: How a Colorado Rancher and Palmer are Testing Ancient Grazing Wisdom

October 15, 2025

As the crisp fall mornings return to Pueblo County, Robert Hamilton moves his cattle across the rolling shortgrass prairie of Rocking Jar Ranch.

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.