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Take A Winter Stroll on the Eagle River Preserve – by Jim Daus

by Bergen Tjossem

One of the resident bald eagles of the Eagle River Preserve accompanied my crisp morning stroll. Winging up river, my eyes followed this beautiful bird as it lumbered calmly by. What a way to start the day. Fresh snow blanketed …

Dewey Park Conserved Forever!

by Bergen Tjossem

By Jessica Foulis As we anxiously await the snowfall and transition from our summer activities to winter, I have sadly packed away my swim suit and raft to make room for the ski boots and skis in my closet and …

Heritage, Legacy, and Local Food

by Bergen Tjossem

A scrumptious Farm to Fork dinner on August 25 will cap off our summer events, which included our 2nd annual Ranching Heritage Tour and 3rd annual Legacy Festival – more below! Long before skiers enjoyed a Gore Range sunrise from …

Collaboration among Local Nonprofits Helps Connect Youth to the Land

by Bergen Tjossem

Eagle County, Colo. July 13, 2016 – Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) and Walking Mountains Science Center have entered into an agreement to collaboratively connect youth with conserved land. This partnership leverages EVLT’s conserved properties with Walking Mountains’ outdoor natural …

Journey into the Wild American West

by Bergen Tjossem

Dig your hands into the dirt. Feel it between your fingers. Wash it in the cool stream nearby. Relax. Play. When was the last time you did that? What favorite place was that…and does it still exist? Eagle Valley Land …

Eagle Valley Land Trust Celebrates 35 Years of Conservation

by Bergen Tjossem

Just like we human beings, organizations sometimes use milestone anniversaries to take stock. The Eagle Valley Land Trust is Celebrating 35 Years of Conservation this year, and we are taking this opportunity to reflect on our history and consider our …

Nearly 70% of “Vail Valley” is Already Developed

by Bergen Tjossem

Maps have a way of revealing and showing information in powerful ways. A recent in-house mapping project did not disappoint and yielded information important to EVLT’s core mission of conserving land. Did you know that less than 2% of all …

A Local’s Connection With the Land We Conserve

by Bergen Tjossem

Like many of you, my first encounter with the Vail Valley was on a family vacation to ski the best powder in the world. In fact, my first experience with any mountains was here in the central Rocky Mountains of …

Latinos Speak Out About the Environment

by Bergen Tjossem

The Eagle Valley Land Trust wants to hear from YOU (meaning everyone in our community) about how we can best serve you. An equally important, but less vocal, demographic of the “you” we want to hear from are our Hispanic …