EVLT Ranching Heritage Tour Returns June 24th!
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Join us at the Gates Ranch, part of this year's Ranching Heritage Tour.
There's nothing quite like setting foot on a beautiful, private ranch or talking to a rancher about their hard-working lifestyle. On Saturday, June 24th, y ou can do just that and help forever protect working ranch lands by joining us on our 3rd annual Ranching Heritage Tour .

For decades, Colorado's working lands have been at the foundation of our economy, attracting businesses, families, and tourists - it is a big part of what makes Colorado, Colorado. Yet,  Eagle County, like it or not, is expected to double in size within 30 years to over 100,000 people. This will put more pressure on our land and our ranching heritage.

On the tour, we will v isit two iconic ranches and learn directly from the families that live on and work the la nd. This year's ranches include Haymeadow Ranch and Gates Ranch, in honor of the late Bud Gates. We'll also take a look at the proposed Hardscrabble Ranch project, consisting of over 1,500 acres along Brush Creek Road, that would forever protect one of our most treasured landscapes.

I hope you will join us! Visit  our website  for more information and to purchase your Ranch Tour tickets.

Yours in Conservation,
Jim Daus
Executive Director
Thanks to You and Our Partners
Legacy Festival 2017 was a Huge Success


 Ol' Bessie prepares to make one lucky deed buyer a big winner during Cow Patty Bingo at this year's Legacy Festival.
Beautiful weather, live music, delicious food, fun games and more brought a great crowd to Brush Creek Pavilion in Eagle for our 4th Annual Legacy Festival on May 13. Thanks to all who came to celebrate our most loved places and all who work to protect them.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and look for your face in the crowd as we post this year's photos!
 
Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Alpine Bank, and Guardian sponsors RA Nelson, Vail Honeywagon and El Pomar Foundation along with our many other partners and supporters. We'll see you next year! 

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...You can experience protected lands firsthand? 

The Buck Creek Open Space protects the gateway to Walking Mountains Science Center. Join us on our monthly hikes for tours of protected properties.

Each month we team up with a local organization to  lead a guided hike on a property protected by EVLT. This is an opportunity to appreciate and help protect our beautiful home and the wildlife that live here. Come hike, socialize and  ask questions of local experts. Learn more here.
How to Support Eagle Valley Land Trust:  
  • Donate online by clicking here
  • Call us at 970-748-7654
  • Check made payable to "Eagle Valley Land Trust" 
    • Mail to P.O. Box 3016, Edwards, CO  81632
  • Donations of appreciated stock are welcome, please contact us for information.
The financial support of EVLT by people like you, who care deeply about the future of our great community, will help preserve more land for all to enjoy. 
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