Upcoming Continental Divide Land Trust Events
For more information, event tickets, or to sign-up in advance, please contact CDLT at 970-453-3875 or info@cdlt.org .
Please plan to join us for our Summer Events!
August 15, Friday
Parade of No Homes
Connecting People to the Land
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Lower Blue River Valley
Many acres of natural lands in the Lower Blue have been protected using a variety of land conservation tools. Come learn about conserved land with this self-driving tour of protected open space properties. Along the way, plein air artists will be painting the landscapes and scenic views. includes map, guide and refreshments. Please carpool! Reception to follow at the Friends of Open Space Party. Start at the Silverthorne Rec Center, 430 Rainbow Drive between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. See below for ticket information.
August 15, Friday
Friends of Open Space Party
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Silverthorne Pavilion
Our big annual event brings together nature lovers and natural resource organizations to celebrate open space protection. New this year will be the display and sale of art created earlier in the day at the Parade of No Homes. Food from Hearthstone Catering, silent auction, booths from local "green" non-profits, cash bar and live music by Ten Mile Divide. Lots of fun! You won’t want to miss it!
Ticket info for Parade of No Homes and Friends of Open Space Party:
Parade of No Homes: $20/person, kids under 12 free.
Friends of Open Space Party: $25/person, kids under 12 free.
DISCOUNT: $40/person for both events when purchased in advance. Kids under 12, still free!
Tickets are available in Breckenridge at Mountain Outfitters and Great Adventure Sports, and at all three Wilderness Sports locations, and from CDLT by contacting us at info@cdlt.org or 970-453-3875.
Sept. 13, Saturday
Easement Stewardship Day
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Start at Senior & Community Center, Frisco
Volunteers needed. Learn how to monitor a conservation easement in the morning and spend the afternoon helping with an actual monitoring visit. Lunch provided. Please sign up in advance.
September – TBA
Nature Hike
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Connecting People to the Land
Location TBA
Oct. 11, Saturday
Make A Difference Day
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Volunteer projects at various locations around Summit County
Events & Educational Opportunities
The Land Trust offers a variety of events each year - slide shows, gatherings at local art galleries, guided nature hikes, weed pulls and more. These events are intended to be fun, informative, and help educate the community about land conservation and natural resource protection.
Our biggest event of the year is the Friends of Open Space party. Please check here for information about the 2008 event. We hope to see you there!
We also offer a series of booklets on the History of the Land: Giberson Preserve and Fiester Preserve. Click here to see the book covers. To order your copies, contact the Land Trust.
To help preserve natural resources in all its forms, we aim to offer Zero Waste events, where all materials and service-ware are recyclable or compostable. Click here for more information on Zero Waste.