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Tuesday, 08 May 2018 14:35

Bird Watching Workshops Scheduled for May!

Orient Land Trust has an abundant bird population arriving this month! For those of you who get up early, you may have heard the cacophony of bird song which occurs every year starting in late May. If you've seen the photos at the welcome center and have wondered just how and where they were taken, now is your chance to explore the property with photographer and birdwatcher, Dr. Daniel Flemming.…

Tuesday, 08 May 2018 14:33

Conservation Committee Hosts 2018 Weed Pull

A group of OLT volunteers will gather on June 5th and 6th and unite against a common enemy: invasive weeds. A group of about 12 folks will spend 2 days focusing on a few of the most abundant offenders at Valley View Hot Springs. The weed-pull is organized by the OLT Conservation Committee (CC) and CC members Geneva Mixon, David Mixon, Steve Saban and Matt Johnson will join volunteers from…

Sunday, 08 April 2018 00:18

Fire Ban

Fire ban from Sheriff. No fires anywhere, including our usual campfires at the Pavilion. We allow smoking at the Smoke Hut and in your vehicle. To be clear, we ask that guests smoke inside a car and not next to it.

Sunday, 08 April 2018 00:18

Summer is right around the corner!

Warm weather, cool nights, a great time to be outside! Summer is a favorite season for many hot springs guests. Those who have been here for a few years know that calling ahead is important. The bats take up summer residence at the mine starting in mid-June, the fireflies are blinking all summer, and camping is an inexpensive way to enjoy the outdoors. Remember that the wildlife is also more…

Sunday, 08 April 2018 00:17

Recycle!

OLT has a partnership with Waste Free SLV to collect and transport recyclables. There are recycling stations at several locations throughout the hot springs: Oak House, the Pavilion, the parking lot near the swimming pool, Sunset Rooms, and the Welcome Center. Please separate and sort the recyclable materials as our partner's operation is not single stream recycling such as is available in larger communities. Consider decisions that reduce consumption of…

Sunday, 08 April 2018 00:17

Welcome our new staff in Visitor Services!

We have several new folks joining our visitor service staff! Diane Felton who volunteered as a Discovery Host last year, is returning to help with reservations and front desk check in. Michael Thompson who is new to the San Luis Valley, will be helping out at front desk and housekeeping. Mike McGee has joined our housekeeping staff. Sabine Borchers, currently in housekeeping will also be answering phones and making reservations.…

Sunday, 08 April 2018 06:16

Save the Date: Annual Weed Pull: Jun 5-6

Every year our Conservation Committee organizes a two day event to help eliminate noxious weeds on OLT property. The weeds we target are on the Colorado Noxious Weeds list. Noxious weeds are "non-native invasive plants that displace desirable vegetation and degrade natural and agricultural lands." They threaten our drinking water supply, agricultural crops, pasture lands and native habitats. It's a fun group event that really helps us keep this special…

Sunday, 08 April 2018 00:15

Kids Science Camp Registration is Full!

Our Kids Science Camp Registration is full. Any families who would like to go on the waitlist for this year or on our email list for future years, please email Rosie

Sunday, 08 April 2018 00:14

New faces in old spaces

Join us in welcoming some new faces at Everson Ranch! We couldn't be anymore excited for this season's community garden under the management of the newest faces on our team, Brian, Dru and Brook. Brian's enthusiasm for the garden is contagious! His plans for the year include creating a genetically diverse garden with a focus on open pollinated seeds, companion planting, and experimentation. He plans on having three garden plots,…

Monday, 26 March 2018 07:09

Oil and Gas Leasing Proposal

Wolf Springs Oil and Gas Proposal area map

Dear Friend of San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council, As you may or may not know, there is a proposed lease for oil and gas development near the Great National Sand Dunes Park and other important conservation areas in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Please read the attached letter and see attached maps of the area involved. Public comments are needed by Friday, April 6th, 2018. Thank you! Kay Crowder