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- CHLT's Monthly Giving Program
- Upcoming Events
- Land Matters Column
- Community News
- Ways to Support CHLT
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CHLT's Monthly Giving Program |
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We are in the final stretch to permanently conserving 780 acres of open space and two river miles, all in the Town of Granby! This project is community-driven and will benefit everyone, from recreators to wildlife - just like so many of our conservation projects. Thank you to everyone who has supported the project thus far, and continue to show their support for our work throughout the county.
With your gift, you can help Colorado Headwaters Land Trust continue to protect spaces like the Granby Highlands Trails Easement in perpetuity, for visitors, locals, and wildlife to enjoy, forever.
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The summer is coming to an end - but our events aren't stopping! Follow the links below to learn more about each event!
Donations are encouraged to help us continue our mission to conserve and steward the open lands and natural character of the headwaters of the Colorado River in partnership with the local community.
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SONGS & STARS:
Conservation and the Night Sky
Saturday, August 12
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Join CHLT and the Grand County Astronomy Club to learn about conservation and the night sky at the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower, starting at 6:00 pm at the Grand Lake Lodge. Registration required!
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PLEIN AIR @ ALTITUDE
Saturday, September 02
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Support local art and artists! Artists from around the region will come to paint in iconic and special locations in Grand County, including on CHLT conserved properties. Join Fraser Valley Arts for the annual cocktail reception and auction to support art and conservation.
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NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY - VOLUNTEERING
Saturday, September 23
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Grand County has the longest-running National Public Lands Day observance in the country. Spend the day in the field building trails, fixing fences, and cleaning the river to show your support for our public lands.
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NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY - PARTY IN THE PARK
Saturday, September 23
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Join us to celebrate our public lands with a party at Polhamus Park in Granby! Enjoy live music and delicious food and drink alongside your friends and neighbors - and Smokey Bear!
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Headwaters Book Club
Thursday, October 19
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Join CHLT and HTA for our quarterly book club meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 pm, at Cozens Ranch Museum.
We'll be discussing local history with the Grand County Historical Association. Read and bring your favorite book about local history!
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Sky-Hi News 7/7/23
June was the month of the beaver for me. Castor canadensis, the North American beaver.
The month was bookended with presentations about the Kawuneeche Valley Ecosystem Restoration Collaborative. The first was in late May at the State of the River, an annual update on the Colorado River. The Kawuneeche Valley is at the start of the river and over the last 150 years has been degraded by human impact, which drives away wildlife and can reduce the health of the river and valley.
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Sky-Hi News 7/17/23
For those in Grand County who don’t have any connections to the east coast, be comforted knowing that the Atlantic states finally know what it’s like to live days on end under a blanket of wildfire smoke.
At least, that’s how some friends acted, both here in the Intermountain West, as well as around New York and New England in early June as wildfires in Canada blew smoke down the east coast. I even got a text from a friend asking if he should walk his dog when there was such heavy smoke.
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We've officially welcomed Amy Beatie as the new Executive Director of Keep It Colorado, the coalition of land trusts and related groups in Colorado. We are so thrilled to have Amy join the community and we look forward to her leadership in the field!
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USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of additional Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) funding for Colorado landowners. These funds can be used to implement activities that improve existing conservation efforts through new technologies and management techniques. Applications are due to local NRCS offices by August 18, 2023. Contact jlebsack@westernlandowners.org for more information.
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To honor the 30th Anniversary of National Public Lands Day, NEEF is planning a social media and storytelling campaign to showcase the unwavering commitment of event organizers, site managers, and volunteers who have participated in NPLD events for five years or more. If you, or someone you know, fits this description, please feel free to email Amy Skalmusky, VP of Marketing and Communications for NEEF at askalmusky@neefusa.org.
Click here to see employment opportunities on the Keep It Colorado Job Board.
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Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Click here to learn more.
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CARS
Is your vehicle costing more than it's worth? Then hit the brakes on expensive repairs and consider donating your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to Colorado Headwaters Land Trust.
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We accept all types of vehicles, running or not! We'll use the proceeds from your donation to continue to conserve and steward the open lands and natural character of the headwaters of the Colorado River in partnership with the local community. The process is easy, the pick-up is free, and your donation is tax-deductible. To learn more, click here.
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P.O. Box 1938 • Granby, CO 80446 • (970) 887-1177
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