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The Land Line
Why do you love Colorado?
November 8, 2024
As the first snowfall blankets Colorado, we’re reminded of the magic that winter brings to our incredible landscape.
The water for next year’s blooms.
Crisp air.
Shimmering peaks.
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Reflections from Rebecca: A Journey of Innovation and Collaboration
October 30, 2024
An update from Palmer Land Conservancy President and CEO Rebecca Jewett:
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Water Information Resources
October 22, 2024
Water scarcity in the West is the natural resource issue of our generation. Below is a list of water resources to help you better understand the complexities of water rights and use in Colorado.
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Creek Week: Restoring and Protecting Our Watershed
October 15, 2024
On a picturesque autumn day, nearly twenty people came together with Palmer staff to help clean up some cherished wetlands during Fountain Creek Watershed District’s 11th annual Creek Week event…
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Mirasol Debuts in Denver: Inspiring Collaborative Action for Water Policy
September 26, 2024
The Denver debut of Mirasol, Looking at the Sun, at the CSU Spur Center brought together a full house of changemakers from policy, water, conservation, business, and community sectors.
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Pedals and Perspectives: Recounting Bike the Bessemer 2024
September 18, 2024
During the fourth annual Bike the Bessemer event, nearly 150 cyclists gathered for a one-of-a-kind bike farm tour on the St. Charles Mesa.
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Williams Family Farm Receives 2024 Centennial Farm Designation
September 3, 2024
From the Italian family dinner to the historic seed store scenes, the Williams family plays a central role in the story of MIRASOL, looking at the Sun.
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Small-Scale Stewardship, Big Impact: How Conservation Provides Multiple Benefits to the Community
August 30, 2024
Small-scale stewardship projects can make a significant difference in our local community.
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Behind the Scenes of Conservation: A Member-Exclusive Hike through Solitude Park
August 21, 2024
Surrounded by a tranquil atmosphere on an uncharacteristically cool August morning, a select group of Palmer Land Conservancy’s Millennium Society members embarked on a unique, members-only hike…
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Sand Creek Ranch Becomes the First Palmer-Protected Property to be Added to the National Register of Historic Places
August 19, 2024
Nestled along the lower flanks of the granite-armored Tarryall Mountains, the 109-acre Sand Creek Ranch holds a rich history steeped in agriculture, recreation, and deep family connections to the…
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Local Teenagers Expand Their Perspectives of Conservation
July 24, 2024
A quiet room hummed with creativity as a group of teenagers focused on drawing their favorite outdoor spaces.
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Equipping the Next Generation of Land Stewards
July 9, 2024
As the prairies turn vivid shades of green and early-blooming wildflowers dance in the spring breeze across the vast landscapes of southern Colorado, the stewardship team at Palmer Land…
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