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Don't miss tonight's Snow Moon! It will rise after

Don't miss tonight's Snow Moon! It will rise after sunset and reach peak illumination at 1:17am (MT).
Why is it called the Snow Moon?
Both Native Americans and colonial Americans named each of the year's full moons based on the weather, harvest or animal behavior. February tends to be the snowiest month of the year in North America; so, it's full moon is appropriately nicknamed.

Consider donating all or part of your CO tax refun

Consider donating all or part of your CO tax refund to support CHLT's work to protect the land we love in Grand County. On your return or tax software, look for the option "Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund." Insert Colorado Headwaters Land Trust and our CCSA Registration # 20023003772.
Thank you!

To learn more about ReFUND CO, click through the link in our bio.

"A good half of the art of life is resilience." -

"A good half of the art of life is resilience."
- Alain de Botton
Even in a burn-scarred landscape, the beauty of nature helps us find solace and strength. There is comfort in knowing that the land is our healer.

As we tromp off into another snowy weekend, we'd l

As we tromp off into another snowy weekend, we'd like to say thanks for helping us preserve and steward open lands within the headwaters of the Colorado River for our local working ranches. Conservation work now helps generations to come.

In 2020, Colorado experienced the largest wildfire

In 2020, Colorado experienced the largest wildfires in recorded history. Moving forward, what are the best practices to help with post-wildfire restoration? Our friends at @colorado.state.forest.service, @coloradostateuniversity, #aloterrarestoration are offering this free two-part webinar which will discuss revegetation options for successfully reseeding the soil (Feb. 18) and considerations for planting seedling trees (Feb. 25). Click on the link in our bio to learn more and to register.

"It is the life of the crystal, the architect of t

"It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it." - John Burroughs

Take a break and enjoy the wintry sounds of the Co

Take a break and enjoy the wintry sounds of the Colorado River headwaters from the comfort and warmth of home.

Did you know that you can generate donations while

Did you know that you can generate donations while shopping for your valentine, at no extra cost? Simply choose Colorado Headwaters Land Trust as your preferred charity when you shop on Amazon, and AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchase to CHLT. Use the link in our bio to choose Colorado Headwaters Land Trust as your charity of choice. Thank you!

Need some motivation to enjoy the fresh snow on ou

Need some motivation to enjoy the fresh snow on our local trails? Check out this recent article by Katie Hearsum for @snowshoemag: The Ultimate Guide to Snowshoeing in Grand County. Click through the link in our bio.
(Photo: Susan Wowk)

Colorado Headwaters Land Trust is governed by an a

Colorado Headwaters Land Trust is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Members of the board are local business owners, conservation and land use specialists, ranchers, and community volunteers.
Meet CHLT's recently elected 2021 President of the Board of Directors, Paula Metcalf Stuart. Paula says, "I believe that the CHLT is an organization that can positively help protect the environment that we all enjoy for the future. A quote from Benjamin Franklin sums up the issue: 'When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.'"
Learn more about CHLT, it's board members, the latest happenings, and more in our February newsletter. Click through the link in our bio.

Maybe that groundhog was right! Nice to see old ma

Maybe that groundhog was right! Nice to see old man winter return to our drought-ridden region.

"Children are born with a sense of wonder and an a

"Children are born with a sense of wonder and an affinity for Nature. Properly cultivated, these values can mature into ecological literacy, and eventually into sustainable patterns of living." - Zenobia Barlow, "Confluence of Streams"

Get outside and play this weekend!

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