We recently wrapped up a series of storytelling workshops on the Front Range and on the Western Slope. We explored new tools for telling the story of our work, developed skills around different kinds of storytelling, and had some lively brainstorms about challenges and opportunities in talking about conservation.

What did people love most? The share-outs! Members shared their founder's stories, stories about the powerful role of women in conservation, stories about Colorado's rich agricultural heritage, stories about the importance of open space to local communities, stories about our personal connections to the land, and more. Conservation means many things to many people.

Keep the stories coming! Stories are essential for illustrating the value and importance of private and public lands conservation and the work of land trusts.

Many thanks to our land trust members who participated: Aspen Valley Land Trust, Colorado West Land Trust, Eagle Valley Land Trust, Estes Valley Land Trust, South Metro Land Conservancy, Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust, Colorado Headwaters Land Trust, Palmer Land Trust and Colorado Open Lands - as well as one of our conservation champions, Tax Credit Connection, and our partner Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO).

We also owe a special thanks to Community First Foundation and Morgridge Commons for hosting us in their beautiful spaces!