All Douglas County offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Day and reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, for normal business.
Several properties serve as ‘classrooms’ for environmental education and historical interpretation. For example, Prairie Canyon Ranch is managed as a working cattle ranch to preserve historic values and protect wildlife habitat, while it also provides unique educational opportunities for students of any age. Topics of study could include plant and animal ecology, Colorado history, agriculture, aquatic studies, geology, and geography
Staff, and volunteers may be available to present special programs or displays for events or provide an overview and history of the Division to various organizations.
Events such as horse rides, guided hikes, celebrations, or educational demonstrations can be hosted at one of the open space properties.
