by Bergen Tjossem
This month, the Eagle Valley Land Trust held its biggest fundraiser of the year, and friends and supporters of land conservation here in Eagle County gathered for an evening of dinner, drinks and dancing under the moonshine. Eagle Valley Land …
by Bergen Tjossem
After months of negotiations and feverish pre-purchase research and fundraising, the county’s conservation of Hardscrabble Ranch closed July 31st. The 1,540 acre property stretches for 3.3 miles along Brush Creek Road and includes 8 miles of boundary contiguity with adjacent …
by Bergen Tjossem
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk of land conservation around here. Not only is the Eagle Valley Land Trust partnering with Eagle County and others to forever conserve a parcel of ranching land in the Brush Creek Valley, but …
by Bergen Tjossem
Funds raised trigger another gift that will match all donations pledged now through July 31 Last Friday, about 100 people donned boots and cowboy hats for a picnic along Brush Creek near Eagle to raise funds and help save a …
by Bergen Tjossem
When people think of land trusts, particularly in this valley, they might think of their favorite picturesque view, or biking trail, and the importance of preserving it from development. And while Eagle Valley Land Trust plays a critical role in …
by Bergen Tjossem
The Our Valley Campaign has concluded. EVLT along with the Our Valley Campaign committee has raised over $330,000 from generous donors towards the purchase of the Hardscrabble Ranch. Thanks to all who made the campaign such a great, fun success! …
by Bergen Tjossem
Vail Daily: What is a land trust? Jim Daus: A land trust is a nonprofit organization that actively conserves land by way of conservation easement acquisition and stewardship. Since its inception in 1981, Eagle Valley Land Trust has worked with …
by Bergen Tjossem
Eagle County is lucky to have many great organizations working to protect and improve our quality of life. At Eagle Valley Land Trust, we believe all ships rise together and teaming up with other organizations leverages our efforts for the …
by Bergen Tjossem
Character. I want to express some of my thoughts about the character of the Vail Valley (Eagle Valley) and what we can do to maintain that character for ourselves and for our children and their children and beyond. As we …
by Bergen Tjossem
Click the above image to enlarge the protected lands map. In a place where adventure and learning never hibernate, you can add land preservation to that list. On Tuesday, December 20th, Walking Mountains Science Center purchased five acres of …
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