Feel like staying close to home this Memorial Day weekend? In addition to paying respects to the men and women who sacrificed for our country, consider finding some time for quiet reflection at one of Douglas County’s many open space properties , parks and trails, or at one of the three state parks in the… Read On

Have you ever seen pre-historic mammoth remains or toured an 1860’s pioneer property?  These encounters and more are in store during National Historic Preservation Month activities in Douglas County. On May 6, free, guided tours offer area adventure seekers the opportunity to learn about some of Douglas County’s first inhabitants. The tours feature the Lamb… Read On

Are you keeping busy with yard work this spring? Did you know that disposing of branches and shrubbery properly not only helps to mitigate properties for wildland fire prevention, but also is good for the environment? Douglas County’s slash-mulch site, at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock, opens April 1 and will remain open on… Read On

If you love spending time outdoors, and have time to give two Tuesday mornings per month from March through October, Douglas County may have just the volunteer opportunity for you. Join the County’s volunteer trail crew and help preserve such scenic locations as Dawson Butte, Spruce Mountain, Lincoln Mountain and Columbine Open Space. Whether you… Read On

Noxious weeds are a part of the Colorado landscape, but how do you control them to protect the land they infest, preserve native plants, turf and agricultural crops? Learn more about the different types of noxious weeds, proper herbicide application techniques and the safe use of pesticides at the County’s Noxious Weed Symposium March 18,… Read On