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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…
Sunday, 28 April 2024 14:26
World Naked Gardening Day
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at the Everson Ranch It is that time of the year again: Please come and join us for a fun day of celebrating the 2024 International World Naked Gardening Day at the Everson Ranch. At this annual event you can experience gardening in the open or just spend some time at the ranch. We would appreciate your help clearing the garden beds in preparation for planting…
Sunday, 28 April 2024 14:25
Mushroom Workshop
The Everson Ranch is hosting the following workshop: Backyard Gardening with Mushrooms on Sunday June 9th from 10am-1pm. This mushroom inoculation course will consist of a brief overview of the Kingdom/Queendom Fungi and its importance within many facets of our lives and well-being, as well as a short demonstration of how to effectively inoculate mycelium on a small area of land to grow mushrooms locally, outside, in the San Luis…
Sunday, 28 April 2024 14:24
Robbie Goes to Valley View
The San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado is a huge, high-altitude valley extending north to south for over 100 miles on into New Mexico. It is primarily rural farmland mostly irrigated by an aquifer under the valley floor. It is bordered on the east by the Sangre de Cristo mountain range and on the west by the much older San Juan mountain range. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is…
Sunday, 28 April 2024 14:23
Wildfire Mitigation
Recent Wildfire Hazard Clean-up On April 21, as part of OLT's efforts to mitigate wildfire risk, Doug Bishop led a group of eight OLT members and staff in the removal of dead wood and other fire hazards from the tent camping sites between the Welcome Center and Meadow Pond. In less than two hours, the group had the campsites cleaned up and looking good. Thanks to all who helped! {imageloader…
Friday, 08 March 2024 08:11
Join our team!
Orient Land Trust is hiring! We are currently hiring for the position of Visitor Services Manager at Valley View Hot Springs. Join our dynamic, fast-paced environment where employees are valued for their contributions and perspectives. We seek a team player with strong communication skills who shares OLT's community values and mission. Department: Visitor Services Job Title: Visitor Services Manager Supervisor: Executive Director Position Type: Full-time with some overtime possible and…
Friday, 08 March 2024 08:10
We're hiring!
Orient Land Trust is a great place to work! We have a dedicated and friendly staff who work year-round to promote the mission of the land trust, maintain this beautiful property, and assist guests with their visits. If you live locally and are looking for a new opportunity? Join our Housekeeping team! We have a part-time, seasonal position available, with the possibility of long-term employment. For more information, check out…
Tuesday, 05 March 2024 19:42
Volunteer at Valley View Hot Springs and Everson Ranch
Are you looking to get away and enjoy an extended stay in nature? Would you give a few hours a day towards our cause? Consider volunteering at Valley View Hot Springs or the historic Everson Ranch. Valley View volunteers are dedicated to keeping our natural setting peaceful, beautiful, and operating efficiently. Volunteers assist us with a myriad of details that keep things flowing smoothly and we count on volunteers to…
Tuesday, 05 March 2024 19:40
Annual Weed Pull May 22 & 23rd
It's that time again! Every year, a group of dedicated volunteers participate in our annual weed pull! This is an opportunity to get your hands dirty and reduce the noxious weed population. Noxious weeds are "non-native invasive plants that displace desirable vegetation and degrade natural and agricultural lands. They threaten our drinking water supply, crops, pasture lands, and native habitats." Most of the weeds we pull are from the state…
Tuesday, 05 March 2024 19:36
Our Most Recent and Up-to-date Information
It has surprised us on many occasions to hear guests advising other guests with incorrect information. There have been a few changes over the past 4 years that may not be familiar to everyone. This is an attempt to get everyone on the same page, Veterans and First Time Guests. Please take a few minutes to read the guidelines and information for planning a visit. If you ever have questions…
