Every couple of months or so, I catch up with a close-knit group of friends on Zoom. We were Peace Corps volunteers together, and in the years since, our careers have taken us in many different directions. We fill each other in on what we’ve been up to, and for the past year, I’ve made them all green with envy.
Why? Well to start, I live in one of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful places on the planet. Eagle County, with its mountains, valleys, rivers, meadows, and forests, is the stuff of postcards and nature calendars. My commute makes me feel like a professional driver in a Mazda commercial.
To top it all off, I spend my day bringing folks out onto the land so they can have magical, transformative experiences in nature. For the past 43 years, Eagle Valley Land Trust has been dedicated to conserving land for scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, agricultural heritage, public recreation, and education. We’ve protected more than 14,000 acres across Eagle County and the surrounding areas.
Many of you have supported our land conservation efforts, and we’re so thankful for you. But did you know that Eagle Valley Land Trust also hosts a wide range of free programs for the community? Here’s a taste of just some of the programs we’ve done so far this year: When I reflect on the past several months — the places we’ve been, the experiences we’ve had, the connections between land and people that we’ve forged — I get a bit giddy with wonder and gratitude. Eagle Valley .