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Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:19
Worm Farm Workshop - May 22
Monday, May 22, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm At this educational, hands on workshop you will learn how to set up a worm bed, how to maintain the worm bed, and how to sort out the worms from their castings. Both indoor and outdoor vermicomposting systems will be discussed. Bring your questions and ask the Worm Wrangler! If you wish to purchase worms or worm castings to be…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:15
Volunteer at the Ranch
We are still looking to round out the schedule of hardy Everson Ranch volunteers for this season. The Everson Ranch in Colorado is looking for volunteers for the season of 2023! Some details: Minimum of 2 weeks between May and December Physical, outdoor environment in the San Luis Valley Daily chores ranging from animal care, working in the garden, general clean up, clearing downed trees, lawn mowing, cleaning bathhouse kitchen…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:13
Music and Stars - May 26
Join us May 26th for live music from the front porch at the Everson Ranch! Jon Sousa and Kroja will kick off the evening at 7pm with an acoustic set that will have us dancing until dark. We'll pass the hat to support the musicians. Astronomy is one of our most popular educational programs, and we're excited to bring the telescope to the Everson Ranch! Stay after dark for a…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:07
Rebuilding the Ranch
Work Event June 10-11 Participate in the revitalization of the historic Everson Ranch at OLT! Be the first to stay and camp at the ranch this season for our Rebuilding the Ranch event June 10-11. Enjoy great food, entertainment and campfire on Saturday night, and a Sunday picnic at the reservoir while helping with ranch clean-up projects each day. Arrive Saturday morning to settle in and join us for lunch.…
Friday, 31 March 2023 20:04
Electricity at OLT
Orient Land Trust maintains a micro-hydroelectric power generating system that has been in operation in its present form since about 2000. All of the waters on the Valley View property converge at a filtration Collection Box before entering a 9000 ft. long, 12" diameter pipeline that drops 540 ft. in elevation to a Power House near the Valley floor. This delivers a pressure of about 232 PSI to the (Pelton)…
Friday, 31 March 2023 20:02
Membership
You can become a member of Orient Land Trust and get the benefit of advance reservations. The membership structure allows us to keep our rates lower. Why are advance reservations important? Admission is limited. Daily admission is available until the limit is reached. In the winter, space is usually available on short notice, except for weekends. During the warmer months, we often reach capacity weeks ahead of time. How does…
Friday, 31 March 2023 19:55
Music and Stars at the Ranch
Save the date for a concert and educational event at the Ranch on May 26, 2023 We were approached by long-time OLT guest and member Jon Sousa about hosting a concert performance. We are pleased that we have a date and a general format for the event with music performances between 7 pm-9 pm and an astronomy program at 9 pm. About the Musicians: Jonathan Sousa Lisa Lestander Jon solo…
Friday, 31 March 2023 19:37
World Naked Gardening Day Reminder
Reminder of the annual event Saturday, May 6th. 2023 at the Everson Ranch Open at 9:00am. Start work at 9:30am and continue as long as people like to help that day. This event is free. We are intending a fun, lighthearted, and liberating day in the garden. Gardeners and non gardeners of all ages are welcome. Every year, gardeners all over the world get together to shed some or all…
Friday, 31 March 2023 19:25
Ranch Volunteers
The Everson Ranch in Colorado is looking for volunteers for the season of 2023! Can you commit for a minimum of 2 weeks between May and December and enjoy a physical lifestyle outdoors in the San Luis Valley, then this might be for you. As on any ranch there are lots of things that need to be done daily, ranging from animal care, working in the garden (lots of weeding),…
Monday, 20 February 2023 23:58
The Emperor’s Clothes
As part of our educational outreach, Orient Land Trust has partnered with a photographer on a project focused on people. It is a long standing practice of OLT to discourage snapshots of people around the hot springs for several reasons - some are concerned about privacy, some just would rather not have to be concerned with a photographer present in our natural and scenic environment. For this project, we are…
