SEPTEMBER INSIGHTS FROM CHLT |
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- Plein Air @ Altitude
- CHLT's Monthly Giving Program
- Upcoming Events
- Land Matters Column
- Community News
- Ways to Support CHLT
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Thank you to everyone who supported
Plein Air @ Altitude!
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Plein Air artists painting the Colorado River from the bridge on the Granby Highlands-Trails Conservation Easement project. |
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We are thrilled to have seen such strong support for the beautiful views of Grand County through art at this year's Plein Air @ Altitude event! CHLT supports this event by working with landowners to allow artists to paint on these unique parcels throughout the county.
Congratulations to Carol Newsome for winning the land trust category for her painting of the Colorado River from the Granby Highlands-Trail Conservation Easement project!
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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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NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY - VOLUNTEERING
Saturday, September 23
8:00 am
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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 8/10/23
When was the last time you went outside and looked up at the sky? When was the last time you did that at night?
I’ve always loved finding constellations. It speaks to the creativity of humans, to find shapes in the stars at night. Orion was the first one I learned in elementary school, but I soon could find the Big and Little Dipper, the cross of the Swan and others. Each one is unique and has its own story.
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Sky-Hi News 9/01/23
Land use is rarely all-or-nothing. Ranching, logging, recreation and open spaces can coexist and collaborate when we recognize that we all benefit from sharing the land and resource management.
What limits land use most is development, or the construction of residential, commercial or industrial infrastructure. Development destroys natural habitat, removing native wildlife and allowing invasive and non-native species to fill the spaces between buildings and parking lots.
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On August 29, 2023, the Grand County Drought Preparedness Committee declared that Grand County remains in Drought Watch. Despite consistent rainfall, the county experienced temperatures ranking among the 10th to 20th warmest on record in July. The Quick Drought Response Index further highlights the progression towards drier conditions. Learn more about how to conserve water here.
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The 2023 Big Game hunting season began in Colorado on Saturday, September 02. Over the next three months we will see hunters pursuing elk, deer, moose, and other animals throughout Colorado, including on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It is strongly encouraged to wear bright colors and make noise to make your presence known while recreating during hunting seasons. Visit Colorado Parks & Wildlife for more information.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife collects public input on elk herd management. Comment on the plan through a survey by September 08. Read more here.
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In addition to National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 23, also prepare for World Rivers Day on Sunday, September 24! Learn more here.
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Check out this wonderful video about how inclusive conservation can be, bringing together ranchers, rock climbers, and other conservationists in the West.
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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Be Our Conservation Partner! |
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P.O. Box 1938 • Granby, CO 80446 • (970) 887-1177
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