The Land Line
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
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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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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.
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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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Colorado College Students Experience a Model of Urban Conservation at Mesa Valley
September 12, 2025
In the heart of Colorado Springs, where quaint neighborhoods nestle up against open spaces, a group of ecology students from Colorado College recently discovered one of our community's hidden…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Two Local Conservation Champions
September 9, 2025
A Reflection by Rebecca Jewett, President and CEO
In the last couple of weeks, conservation lost two local stalwarts, Gary Conover and Marcy Morrison.
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Colorado College Students Tend Fire-Resilient Landscapes
August 26, 2025
In the shadow of Colorado's majestic Ponderosas, where neighborhoods meet the foothill forests, an inspiring collaboration unfolded recently at a Palmer-conserved property near the southern edge…
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Community in Action: SCHEELS Employees Make a Difference with Palmer
August 18, 2025
Last week, SCHEELS, a proud business sponsor of Palmer Land Conservancy, demonstrated the power of community through the
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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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Recording: Local Food 101
August 1, 2025
Watch the recording for an informative virtual event discussing the importance of local food systems in Colorado.
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