Community Concerts in the Secret Garden

We are excited to announce that we have been chosen for this year's Community Concert Series. Please come out to the Secret Garden at the The Rochester Hotel on Wednesday, July 20 for an evening with music by Kirk James Blues! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Your $10 cover charge not only

$10

Ska Brewing’s 27th Anniversary

Save the Date for Ska's 27th Anniversary Party and Brewer's Invitational on September 3rd, 2022 at 4 pm at Ska Brewing World HQ  Featuring Hepcat with special guests, Rude Girl Revue, and more! Enjoy beers from 30+ breweries. Proceeds to benefit La Plata Open Space Conservancy. Tickets on sale now! Stay tuned for more details.

$65

Cocktails for Conservation

Hear ye, hear ye! Kick off your 44th annual Snowdown Durango festivities with La Plata Open Space Conservancy!  Cocktails for Conservation is a lively, elegant event featuring exceptional wines, fine foods, local brews, and a silent auction. Enjoy locally crafted spirit and chocolate pairings in Main Mall in downtown Durango.  All proceeds from this popular

$75

Partnering for Stewardship – Opportunities for Landowners

Learn about funding and partnership opportunities for private land stewardship projects from our agency partners: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Natural Resources Conservation Service Colorado State Forest Service This session will take place at the Durango Public Library in Program Room 1.

Southwest Colorado Land Access – Community Listening Session – Towaoc

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

Southwest Colorado Land Access – Community Listening Session –

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

Soil Health Workshop

LOCATION CHANGE! Learn about the importance of soil health, how to assess it, and how to improve it. Featuring experts from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Dryside Rancher Dale Horvath, this session will take place at the Animas Valley Grange at 7271 County Rd 203 (1 mile north of Trimble).

Southwest Colorado Land Access – Community Listening Session – Durango

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

Living with Beavers

Learn about these unique creatures and how to integrate them into your rural property. Nichole Fox, founder of Give a Dam, will cover how beavers can improve drought and wildfire resilience, agricultural yield, wildlife habitat, and more! This session will take place at the Durango Public Library.

Southwest Land Access – Community Listening Session – Ignacio

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

Conservation Easements 101 for Realtors

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.