LPOSC is holding a raffle for a raft! If you want to buy raffle tickets, please contact info@lposc.org to reach a board member. You can also purchase tickets in person on September 7 at the Durango Farmers Market LPOSC booth from 8 am to 12 pm and at Ska’s Anniversary Party and Brewers Invitational from 4 to 9 pm.
LPOSC is grateful once again to be the beneficiary of Ska Brewing’s Anniversary Party and Brewer’s Invitational. The event is sold out, but volunteers can still get in free!
Interested in Volunteering?
Please email clara@lposc.org with your shift choice preferences.
Parking Director (3:15-5:15pm)
Parking Director (5:15-7:15pm)
Ticket Booth (7-9pm)
Event Support (5:30-7:30pm)
Attention realtors!
Earn three continuing education credits in this state-approved course on conservation easement basics for realtors and those in related professions. Wells Group Realtor Justin Osborn and staff from La Plata Open Space Conservancy and Tax Credit Connection will help you understand what a conservation easement is, how and why they are established, and what to be aware of when handling a real estate transaction involving a conservation easement.
This course is free of charge, thanks to support from our generous sponsor, Colorado Title & Closing Services. Registration is required – please register at the link below.
LPOSC is excited to debut new signs identifying some of its conserved properties around La Plata County. We are grateful for the support of the LPEA Round Up Foundation to purchase these signs, and for the landowners who proudly display them!
Intern Highlight: Trail and Land Steward Ambassador
Earlier this month, LPOSC welcomed back intern Analyn Hoffner. Thanks to generous funding from the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, LPOSC is welcoming three interns this fall from Fort Lewis College to work on various projects and research for the organization while providing valuable job training experience for those seeking career pathways in the outdoor sector.
Analyn will serve as a Trail and Land Steward Ambassador representing LPOSC in the “Care for Durango” coalition together with Visit Durango, Durango Trails, and San Juan Mountains Association.
Analyn Hoffner says, “I have always been passionate about recreating responsibly in the outdoors and am super excited to be working out in the community and in partnership with other awesome organizations. I am especially looking forward to talking to other trail users and spending more time on some beautiful conservation easements in Durango!”
A Wonderful Landowner Appreciation Picnic
LPOSC was thrilled to host the return of our Land Owner Appreciation Picnic in early August. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Debra and Jeff May for hosting, and we are grateful to everyone who was able to attend. It was a wonderful gathering at the beautiful Rockin’ M Ranch, bringing together LPOSC staff & board, landowners, and original easement grantors for meaningful conversations and community. We are already looking forward to hosting this event again next year!
Landowners Helen Ruth Aspaas and Elaine Slade, photo courtesy of Frances Hart
Photos from the Field
During the long summer days, Christy Curd, LPOSC’s Stewardship Director, works hard to monitor easements all across La Plata County and beyond. Take a peek at some gorgeous photos on scenic conserved properties.
La Plata Open Space Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your gift may be tax deductible. Our EIN number is: 84-1204273.
To contribute, go to: lposc.org/donate-today/
or mail a check to the address below. Thank you!