ABOUT EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST

The Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) protects land and open spaces for nature, wildlife, landowners, and our community, ensuring land is protected forever. We are dedicated to making sure the land remains a foundation of our community, a driver of our economy, a sanctuary for wildlife, and a treasured space for social, emotional, and physical health.

For more than 45 years, EVLT has worked alongside landowners, municipalities, conservation organizations, and community partners to protect over 14,000 acres of land in the Eagle Valley. We listen and collaborate with neighbors, ranchers, recreationalists, and the next generation to find the best forever solutions for environmental stewardship, wildlife habitat, and community well-being. We protect what makes this valley so special, and we are dedicated to ensuring all community members can experience the wonders of conserved land.

THE CONSERVATION CENTER

The EVLT Conservation Center is an iconic one-acre parcel in Edwards, situated at the foot of Lake Creek and bordering the Eagle River Preserve, an open space property protected by EVLT. It is a place dedicated to land conservation and community connection.

The center is a home for learning, gathering, collaboration, and inspiration. It features an overlook to watch wildlife on the adjacent Eagle River Preserve, a meeting space for conservation collaborators, offices for EVLT staff, a landowner resource library, educational program and event spaces, and spaces for youth to connect with conserved lands.

OPERATING HOURS

The Conservation is generally open 9am – 4pm Monday through Thursday, though staff occasionally need to step out for work in the field.

SCHEDULE A VISIT

We’d love to show you around and talk with you about conservation and community. To schedule an appointment, reach us by email at info@evlt.org or by phone at (970) 748-7654.

HOW WE GOT HERE

The Conservation Center grew out of listening. In 2020, EVLT hosted community focus groups with landowners, recreationalists, wildlife enthusiasts, Spanish-speakers, and conservation partners to guide our strategy. Participants identified a clear need: a central hub where the community could access conservation resources and connect with the land.

In 2022, EVLT purchased the former Wildflower Farm in the heart of Edwards, along the Eagle River Preserve. Construction on Phase 1 began in Spring 2023, and by Winter 2024 EVLT had moved staff into the space and begun hosting programs and community events. Phase 2, currently underway, includes upgraded infrastructure, accessible outdoor spaces, the Borgen Terrace, and a Community Greenhouse. By Fall 2026, the center will be fully open to welcome the public.

RENT A SPACE

The Conservation Center offers meeting and event spaces available for rental by community members, organizations, and conservation partners. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, workshop, or collaborative session, our spaces provide a meaningful setting surrounded by the land we all work to protect. Fill out this form to request a facility rental. To inquire about availability and rates, email info@evlt.org or call (970) 748-7654.

SUPPORT THE CENTER

The Conservation Center represents a $7.2 million investment in the future of land conservation in the Eagle Valley. Your gift helps EVLT protect irreplaceable land, connect community members to wildlife and open spaces, and ensure this work continues for generations to come. Every contribution of any size moves us closer to completing this vision. To make a donation, click here or contact us at info@evlt.org.