Photo by Xavi Fane
Thank You Volunteers and Supporters!
The Crested Butte Land Trust team extends our deepest thanks to all of our volunteers, committee members, Board of Directors, and generous donors. Your time, dedication, and generosity have made this summer’s events a tremendous success and, most importantly, have helped us continue caring for and protecting the lands of the Gunnison Valley.
This work is ongoing, and your commitment to our mission is both inspiring and deeply appreciated. It does not go unnoticed. Together, we are creating a lasting legacy by protecting the places we all love, forever.
We know summer is a busy time, and we are incredibly grateful that you choose to spend your time supporting the Land Trust. Thank you for believing in our mission and for making this work possible. We couldn’t do it without you.
CBLT Agricultural Partnerships
Our stewardship team has been hard at work this summer, completing annual monitoring visits and advancing several important agricultural stewardship projects across our conserved properties.
Thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Upper Gunnison Water Conservancy District, the CBLT Lands Team is partnering with Rudy Rozman and Galand Niccoli to implement irrigation improvements on the Niccoli Ranch and Robinson parcels. At the Niccoli Ranch, three new head gate structures will be installed to improve the function and efficiency of the irrigation ditches. On the Robinson Parcel, new irrigation pipe will be installed in the existing ditches.
Once complete, these improvements will reduce labor, increase water efficiency, and support the long-term stewardship of these conserved agricultural lands.
HCCA and CBLT Volunteer Day
Interested in getting involved with an irrigation project?
Join High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) and the Crested Butte Land Trust (CBLT) on Saturday, September 12 for the Working Lands Irrigation Project. Volunteers will help complete the final phase of installing a new irrigation system on a conserved property along the CB–Mt. CB Rec Path.
Volunteers will work alongside HCCA and CBLT staff on the Robinson Parcel to install irrigation pipe and attach control gates for the sprinkler system.Registration is live here along with the event page here.
Bird Watching Event Spotlight
This week, CBLT hosted our first bird watching excursion in the Slate River Wetlands, led by local enthusiast, Drew Kelly. It was a beautiful morning, and participants enjoyed spotting a variety of birds including: Black Swifts, Sparrows, Warblers, Hawks, and Flycatchers, all while learning more about the species that call the wetlands home.
If you’re interested in joining us for future outings, be sure to keep an eye on the Mountain Memo and follow us on Instagram (@cblandtrust) for event announcements, updates, and a first look at upcoming programs.
Summer Events
We are excited to be out and about in the community all summer long. Come say hi and learn more about the Land Trust at one of our field trips, tabling events, or happy hours. Stay tuned for more to come!
July 26th (Sunday) @ 10 AM | Yoga in the Park
Move, stretch, and soak up the sunshine while supporting conservation and open lands in the Crested Butte community!
August 3rd (Monday) @ 5 PM | Alpenglow Concert Booth
Round Two! Check out our table at Alpenglow to say hello, learn what conservation is all about and grab some awesome CBLT merch too!
September 6th (Sunday) @ 9 AM | Farmers Market Booth
Stop by our booth at the Farmers Market to connect with faces both new and old then check out some great CBLT merch while enjoying the market!
September 21st-25th (Monday-Friday) | CBLT Week
Join CBLT for a weeklong celebration featuring hikes, community gatherings, and special events designed to connect people with the places they love and the conservation work that protects them – More details coming soon!
October 4th (Sunday) @ 9 AM | Farmers Market Booth
Round Two! Stop by our booth at the Farmers Market to say hi and check out some great CBLT merch while enjoying the market!
2027 CBLT Calendar is Live
Click the link here to purchase yours!
Partnership Spotlight
Denver Botanical Gardens has scientists in Crested Butte this week working on various research projects. Enjoy this video from their work in the Mosquito Range on how climate change is affecting high alpine plant species.
