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Wednesday, 10 July 2024 23:47

Members Appreciation Weekend

Members are invited July 19th-21st for our annual members appreciation weekend! Potluck Saturday afternoon 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Bring something delicious to share. OLT staff will serve breakfast Sunday morning starting at 9:00 am. Live Music on Friday and Saturday nights from 8-midnight at the pavilion. The River Arkansas Friday night we welcome The River Arkansas The four-piece each skillfully showcases their craft while seamlessly bonding together as a…
Wednesday, 10 July 2024 23:47

OLT Board Chooses New Executive Director

Welcome to summer OLT members, The board of directors of Orient Land Trust is excited to announce that Crystal England has been selected as the new Executive Director-Select, taking over when current Executive Director Doug Bishop retires at the end of the year. Crystal worked as part of our front desk team for years before serving as Deputy Director for the last year. Preparation and planning for our Executive Director's…
Wednesday, 10 July 2024 23:47

Conservation Committee News

Seeking help with Adopt-A-Roadway cleanup on Sept 21. OLT's Conservation Committee is sponsoring a cleanup of County Road GG on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024, in accordance with our participation in the Saguache County Adopt-A-Roadway program. All members are invited to help us out - we will gather at 9:00 am at the Welcome Center. Equipment and transportation will be provided by OLT. Several OLT Board members and staff will be…
Wednesday, 10 July 2024 23:46

Worm Wrangling!

Saturday August 10th, from 10am-1pm. The Everson Ranch is hosting the Wyoming Worm Wrangler! Last year's hands-on worm casting workshop was a lot of fun and very educational for everyone. We will gather again this year for this workshop. Join us to learn how to set up a worm bed, how to maintain the worm bed, and how to sort out the worms from their castings. We will look for…
Wednesday, 10 July 2024 23:44

News from the Everson Ranch

The Everson Ranch participated in the annual, international World Naked Gardening Day in May. We had perfect weather to attend to the garden in the open and shed some or all clothes to experience the natural world. Some had never gardened before, some were experienced and some had joined this event several times. All reported that being physically active in the outdoors and in the open was a liberating experience!…
Monday, 29 April 2024 10:56

Members Appreciation Weekend 2024

Members are invited July 19th-21st for our annual members appreciation weekend! Live Music on Friday and Saturday nights from 8-midnight at the pavilion. Friday night we welcome The River Arkansas The four-piece each skillfully showcases their craft while seamlessly bonding together as a band. Bolder Beat noted that "Together, they give off a heartfelt and wholesome sound which resonates with the Colorado lifestyle of mountain life meets the pavement." Saturday…
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For the education, enjoyment, and well-being of current and future generations, Orient Land Trust: 
promotes a positive clothing-optional experience at all properties including Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Mine and Everson Ranch;
preserves the viewshed, including land acquisition; 
protects natural, wild, agricultural, and historic resources, in the northern San Luis Valley.