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Author: Bergen Tjossem

The 2026 Steinberg Conservation Leadership Award

by Bergen Tjossem

Dr. Thomas Steinberg was President Emeritus of Eagle Valley Land Trust and an ardent advocate for conservation. He served on the EVLT Board of Directors for over 25 years and was also active with the Eagle River Watershed Council (now …

146-acre Vail Bighorn Preserve Protected Forever

by Bergen Tjossem

Generations of bighorn sheep have enjoyed the iconic cliffside overlooking the Vail Valley, basking in the low winter sun. From that vantage point, they’ve watched ranchland become an improbable mountain town and then an international destination in just 65 years. …

VVP Mixer Featuring the Land & Rivers Fund

by Bergen Tjossem

The start of October is when the heartbeat of the communities that make up the Eagle River Valley can be heard the loudest. October is the autumn off-season, sandwiched between the resorts’ busy winter and summer seasons, and it is …

Farm to Fork 2025

by Bergen Tjossem

Thursday, August 14, 5:30 p.m.   EVLT Conservation Center, 33601 HWY 6, Edwards, CO 81632 Farm to Fork is the largest annual fundraiser for the Eagle Valley Land Trust and local land conservation efforts. Sold out for eight years running, the iconic event …

Trust Our Land: The what and why of land trusts like EVLT

by Bergen Tjossem

Picture this: it’s 1981 in the Eagle Valley. The ski industry is booming, so much so that Beaver Creek ski resort is about to start spinning its lifts for the first time. People from around the world are flocking to …

Your Estate: Leaving a Lasting Legacy

by Bergen Tjossem

Date: April 22, 2025 Time: 4pm to 8pm Location: EVLT Conservation Center Dinner Provided Cost: Free, RSVP required Please RSVP by April 15, 2025 Presented by Colorado State University Extension, Eagle County Conservation District, and the Eagle Valley Land Trust Leaving a meaningful …

Trust Our Land: Land & Rivers Fund protects local habitat and waterways

by Bergen Tjossem

Six years ago, a small group of local businesses made a pledge to protect our local landscapes, wildlife habitats, rivers and recreational opportunities every single day. These businesses, including Up The Creek, Main Street Grill, Sunrise Minturn and Alpine Quest …

Honoring Jay Precourt

by Bergen Tjossem

The Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) along with the  Eagle County community are mourning the loss of Jay Precourt, a local conservation leader and an architect of lasting change within our valley. Recently honored as the inaugural recipient of the …