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Sunday, 06 August 2023 13:47

Everson Ranch News

The first Saturday in May we celebrated the international World Naked Gardening Day at the Everson Ranch. This now global event was started in 2005 and has become an annual tradition at the Everson Ranch. We had perfect weather to experience working in the great outdoors and in the greenhouse. For some participants it was an introduction to clothes freedom through gardening. Other free spirited proponents were seasoned, shedding their…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:33

Deputy Director Hired

Congratulations to Crystal England who was selected to become the Deputy Director of Orient Land Trust. After two years of review, the decision was made at the April 2023 board meeting. Crystal has been on the front desk staff for seven years and is familiar with many of the guests and much of the framework of Orient Land Trust. We will be utilizing her able assistance throughout the organization.
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:27

Join the OLT Board

CAN YOU IMAGINE YOURSELF AS AN OLT BOARD MEMBER? WE CAN! Orient Land Trust's current board of director's goal is to ensure that the vision and mission of OLT is met by working closely with OLT staff to keep things spinning like a smooth-running hydro generator creating energy that electrifies all visitors! We believe OLT's influence joins other similar tribes in the international arena of love as being guardians of…
Live Music is back for Member Appreciation Weekend Friday night July 28 and Saturday night July 29. Friday July 28 from 8 pm-Midnight The Alcapones perform. The Alcapones is a Ska and Reggae band formed high in the Rockies of Colorado's Front Range in 2012. Their original songs draw heavily on inspiration from the groundbreaking sound of 1960'S & 70'S Jamaican Ska, Reggae, Rocksteady and Dub music. The result is…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:19

Worm Farm Workshop - May 22

Monday, May 22, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm At this educational, hands on workshop you will learn how to set up a worm bed, how to maintain the worm bed, and how to sort out the worms from their castings. Both indoor and outdoor vermicomposting systems will be discussed. Bring your questions and ask the Worm Wrangler! If you wish to purchase worms or worm castings to be…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:15

Volunteer at the Ranch

We are still looking to round out the schedule of hardy Everson Ranch volunteers for this season. The Everson Ranch in Colorado is looking for volunteers for the season of 2023! Some details: Minimum of 2 weeks between May and December Physical, outdoor environment in the San Luis Valley Daily chores ranging from animal care, working in the garden, general clean up, clearing downed trees, lawn mowing, cleaning bathhouse kitchen…

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.