Pub Talk
Join your local conservation district foresters for a presentation on the science of a healthy Colorado forest!
November Board Meeting
The LCD board meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month unless there is a conflict. For information on how to join our board meetings, please contact office@larimercd.org.
Pub Talk
Another event in our TOO MANY TREES Pub Talk series! Join your local conservation district staff for an evening of conservation education.
December Board Meeting
The LCD board meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month unless there is a conflict. For information on how to join our board meetings, please contact office@larimercd.org.
Pub Talk
Another event in our TOO MANY TREES Pub Talk series! Join your local conservation district staff for an evening of conservation education.
Restoration for Resilience: Stream Restoration in Pre-Fire Watersheds
Ben Delatour Scout Ranch, 2331 W County Road 68C, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545*
*45 minutes from Fort Collins, CO; 2 hours from Denver CO
Free
REGISTER HERE
Preliminary Agenda:
9:30-10:00 – Welcome & light breakfast/coffee
10:00-11:30 – Elkhorn Creek Restoration Project Tour
11:30 – 12:00 – Lunch (provided)
12:00 –4:00 – Delineating & Documenting Ordinary Highwater Mark for LTPBR Projects
Since 2013, stream and watershed restoration in the upper South Platte basin has been spurred by disaster response. As local streams, forests, and watersheds stabilize from post-flood and post-fire devastation, watershed restoration in the basin is shifting from recovery to resilience. In this field-based workshop, participants will tour the Elkhorn Creek Stream Restoration project and learn how to delineate and document the Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM)—a vital step for low-tech process-based restoration (LTPBR) projects that choose to operate under SB23-270 criteria in pre-fire watersheds.
Part 1: Elkhorn Creek Stream Restoration Project Tour
The Elkhorn Creek Restoration project demonstrates the power of landscape-scale restoration to build watershed resilience by integrating post-fire recovery, forest management, and stream restoration in un-burned reaches. Participants will experience first-hand what LTPBR for wildfire resilience can look like, and engage in discussion on LTPBR design, permitting, and implementation for projects that are located outside of burn scars or flood recovery areas.
Part 2: Delineating & Documenting Ordinary Highwater Mark (OHWM)
Identifying and documenting OHWM before and after implementing LTPBR is a vital part of working in pre-fire watersheds across Colorado. Under Colorado water law (SB23-270), LTPBR projects that are outside of flood or fire recovery zones are exempt from water rights administration if the structures installed do not immediately raise the stream level above the OHWM. Delineating and documenting the OHWM is a critical step for projects that are designed to comply with SB23-270 criteria, and along with best management practices can help protect your projects and partners from potential water rights conflicts. OHWM is also used for permitting under §404 of the Clean Water Act and Colorado's Regulation 87.
Ecosystem Services LLC will lead a training on delineating and documenting OHWM for LTPBR projects. Participants will learn:
How OWHM interacts with Colorado water administration and federal wetlands/waters permitting processes.
To identify OHWM using the US Army Corps of Engineers guidance and when to hire a consultant.
How to document OHWM through photo documentation & other tools.
Why documenting OHWM provides protection for your projects and partners.
October Board Meeting
The LCD board meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month unless there is a conflict. For information on how to join our board meetings, please contact office@larimercd.org.
Formed by Fire Art Exhibition
What does it mean for our forests and communities to be resilient because of fire, not just in spite of it?
This fall, the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative invites you to experience Formed by Fire, an art exhibition featuring work from the four artists selected for our inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program. After spending time immersed in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, each artist created work exploring the connections between Colorado’s forests, fire, community, and resilience.
Learn more: https://nocofireshed.org/noco-fireshed-artist-in-residence-program/
September Board Meeting
The LCD board meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month unless there is a conflict. For information on how to join our board meetings, please contact office@larimercd.org.
CANCELLED: August Board Meeting
LCD’s August Board Meeting has been cancelled. Our next Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th.
LCD Open Discussion
This is our space to collaborate on anything the LCD board may need to workshop.
Join virtually using this link: https://meet.google.com/dof-dmwh-bah?hs=224
LCD Open Discussion
This is our space to collaborate on anything the LCD board may need to workshop.
Join virtually using this link: https://meet.google.com/dof-dmwh-bah?hs=224
LCD Open Discussion
This is our space to collaborate on anything the LCD board may need to workshop.
Join virtually using this link: https://meet.google.com/dof-dmwh-bah?hs=224
Allenspark Fire Mitigation Volunteer Day
You can part of a community wildfire action day with The Watershed Center and Allenspark Fire Protection District! Help protect homes by creating defensible space in a high-risk area. Volunteers will work in small teams on simple, impactful tasks— no experience needed. We’ll provide guidance, safety info, and snacks!
July Board Meeting
The LCD board meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month unless there is a conflict. For information on how to join our board meetings, please contact office@larimercd.org.
LCD Open Discussion
This is our space to collaborate on anything the LCD board may need to workshop.
Join virtually using this link: https://meet.google.com/dof-dmwh-bah?hs=224
LCD Open Discussion
This is our space to collaborate on anything the LCD board may need to workshop.
Join virtually using this link: https://meet.google.com/dof-dmwh-bah?hs=224
LCD Open Discussion
This is our space to collaborate on anything the LCD board may need to workshop.
Join virtually using this link: https://meet.google.com/dof-dmwh-bah?hs=224
LCD Open Discussion
This is our space to collaborate on anything the LCD board may need to workshop.
Join virtually using this link: https://meet.google.com/dof-dmwh-bah?hs=224
June Board Meeting
The LCD board meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month unless there is a conflict. For information on how to join our board meetings, please contact office@larimercd.org.
Capture the Cache Exhibition Opening Reception
Join The Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area (NHA) for their Opening Reception on Tuesday, June 2nd, at Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center as they kick off their 4th annual Capture the Cache Exhibition. This juried art show will showcase local photography across various mediums. This year's theme honors the fusion of art and heritage tourism, featuring pieces inspired by the nature, recreation, and farm to table aspects of the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area.
Be among the first to witness these stunning creations and celebrate with the artists as the awards for the exhibition are announced live. Attendees can enjoy live music, plein air art demonstrations, savor a drink, and indulge in hors d'oeuvres while experiencing the beauty of the Poudre River corridor through art. This will not be your average Tuesday night!
Event Highlights:
Plein Air Demonstrations: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of artistry as you witness a live outdoor painting demonstration, where the essence of the subject and the dance of light are captured in the moment.
Live Music: Delight in the melodic offerings of a local musician, who will weave enchanting sounds to enhance an evening of artistic connection.
Connect and Celebrate: Gather with local artists and community members who share a deep appreciation for the river corridor and its rich heritage. The evening will honor the winners of the art competition and celebrate the legacy of the heritage area in a lively atmosphere.
Heritage Area Experience Packages: Exclusive to the opening reception attendees, bid on specially curated packages designed to elevate your exploration of the heritage area. A treasure trove awaits, filled with delights for adventurers, culinary enthusiasts, and seekers of wonder!
Hors d’oeuvres and drinks are included in the ticket price, ensuring a feast for the senses.
Tickets are limited so reserve yours now!
About the Exhibit: Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be free and open to the public June 3th- 30th. All photography included in the exhibit highlights the natural beauty, culture, and heritage of the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area. Photographers included in this exhibition receive compensation for their work.
Living with Wildlife Workshop - Larimer County
Do you encounter wildlife in your neighborhood or on your property? Please join us for practical, Colorado-specific strategies to manage acreage for wildlife, support local ecosystems, and care for livestock:
Wildlife-friendly fencing and grazing practices
How to create bird habitat
Planting for pollinators
Forage management to protect wildlife habitat
Livestock protection strategies to reduce predation risk
What to do if you encounter injured wildlife
Zoonotic diseases and safety considerations
Living with Wildlife Workshops!
$10, light refreshments included. There are two opportunities to join us:
May 15, 9am-1:30pm, at High Plains Environmental Center in Loveland
Managing land in Colorado means sharing space with wildlife, whether it’s deer in your garden, carnivores near livestock, or birds seeking habitat. We’re bringing together local experts, including NRCS, Audubon Rockies, Environmental Health, NoCo Wildlife Center, Greenwood Wildlife, Larimer County Extension, and Boulder County Extension to share strategies on how to support habitat, reduce conflict, and protect your animals and property with practical, real-world strategies.
May Board Meeting
The LCD board meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month unless there is a conflict. For information on how to join our board meetings, please contact office@larimercd.org.
Grazing Industry Roundtable
The Public Lands Council invites grazing permittees to a series of roundtables this spring to discuss federal lands grazing issues.
WHO: The roundtables will bring together permittees and lessees with leadership from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
The roundtables provide an opportunity to increase dialogue and on-the-ground problem solving for grazing issues that the USDA/DOI Grazing Industry Plan and the recently-signed Advancing Grazing on Forest Service and BLM Lands MOU identified as a high priority.
Permittees/lessees: Register!
Local agency staff: Register. Include your work station under the permit location.
Staff from PLC affiliates: Register. Include your organization in the permit location.
WHAT: Join us to provide feedback to the agencies on:
existing regulations and guidance documents,
improvements in administration of the programs, and
methods to improve communication between the agencies and permittees
WHEN: May 4th, 2026
WHERE: Grand Junction. The specific location will be provided upon RSVP.
There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP in advance for the location and further information ahead of the roundtable.
LCD's Local Work Group Meeting
Join the Larimer Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service for a working session focused on real challenges producers are facing. Breakfast burritos and coffee will be provided with your registration.
Register under the Community Resources Tab > 2026 LWG Meeting, or simply click here!
Monthly Board Gathering
Goal of this meeting series: develop a plan addressing concerns and gaps so that we can confidently move forward in LCD’s mission and vision.
Monthly Board Gathering
Goal of this meeting series: develop a plan addressing concerns and gaps so that we can confidently move forward in LCD’s mission and vision.
April Board Meeting
The LCD board meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month unless there is a conflict. For information on how to join our board meetings, please contact office@larimercd.org.