Join us for community listening sessions! Are you a land seeker or landowner? Are you a farmer, rancher, aspiring farmer or rancher, or an advocate for land or food justice? Are you interested in joining others to discuss opportunities to increase equitable land access in Southwest Colorado? Then we encourage you to join us at

Learn the ins and outs of conservation easements during this workshop for realtors. Join us for a special presentation by Tax Credit Connection's Ariel Steele, and earn 3 continuing education credits if you are a real estate professional. See you there! Registration encouraged.

Join La Plata County's Weed Manager and La Plata Open Space Conservancy on a conserved property 1 mile north of Elmore's Corner to identify common species and discuss management best practices. We'll have snacks and beverages available. Come prepared to walk up to one mile at an easy pace. The specific property location will be

Please join LPOSC for burgers, beers, and fireflies on Wednesday, July 19th.  The viewing party will be generously hosted by Jerry and Karen Zink on their conserved property, Sunnyside Farm.  Fireflies only appear in SW Colorado for a few weeks each year, so this gathering will provide a unique opportunity to view the fireflies before

Kick off your 45th annual Snowdown Durango festivities with La Plata Open Space Conservancy!  Cocktails for Conservation is a lively, elegant event featuring handcrafted chocolates from Animas Chocolate Company, specialty cocktails, fine foods, local brews and a silent auction. All proceeds from this popular event support LPOSC's work to conserve Southwest Colorado's land, water, and

Join La Plata Open Space Conservancy and La Plata County Extension for a full day training on land management best practices. Nearly a dozen experts from around the state and region will present on soil health, water rights & irrigation, noxious weeds & pests, wildfire mitigation, and seeding. Registration is required. Limited scholarships may be

This event is now sold out! Please join LPOSC for a wonderful firefly viewing party and dinner on Friday, June 28th.  The viewing party will be generously hosted by Jerry and Karen Zink on their conserved property, Sunnyside Farm.  Fireflies only appear in Southwest Colorado for a few weeks each year, so this gathering will provide

Calling all owners and grantors of LPOSC-conserved properties! Join us for a special event – the Landowner Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, August 10, from 4 to 7 pm. We'll gather at the beautiful Rockin' M Ranch at the end of Lightner Creek Road to enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, and great company. Landowners are welcome to bring

Please join on August 30, for a variety of workshops and presentations geared toward landowners, community members, and farmers in Southwest Colorado. Register here to attend for the full day, or email ewwhittlesey@fortlewis.edu to register for the afternoon sessions (lunch not included). The cost is $35/day and includes lunch, or is free for the afternoon session. Morning

LPOSC is grateful once again to be the beneficiary of Ska Brewing’s Anniversary Party and Brewer’s Invitational. Come enjoy beers from 30+ different breweries and dancing with live music from Save Ferris and special guests The Toasters! Interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event? Contact clara@lposc.org for more information.

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