Noxious Weed Workshop

Hidden

This weed mitigation workshop will be held on a conserved property near Durango. La Plata County’s Weed Control Manager, Ben Bain, will discuss identification and management best practices for common species in our area. Chemical, mechanical, and biological control methods will all be addressed. Registration is now closed!

Bird Banding Workshop

Oxbow Park & Preserve

Join us for our 2022 Bird Banding Workshop at Oxbow Park and Preserve, a conserved property offering tremendous bird habitat along the banks of the Animas River! Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff will lead a demonstration and discussion of bird banding, its benefits, and the role it plays in bird conservation. Bird banding is an effective and

Free

Swingin’ Solstice for Open Space

Hidden

We hope you'll join us for a special evening at Destination Ranch featuring drinks, heavy appetizers, and Jeff Solon's Swingin' Big Band! Destination Ranch is almost entirely permanently conserved, and lies under the magnificent La Plata Mountains. Support our work to conserve land in Southwest Colorado while enjoying the incredible scenery and ambiance of this

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

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.