Plains Conservation Center

Come join us Saturday, September 25 from 10am - 4pm
Fun for the whole family!!

1887 comes alive
live music
apple pie tasting
cider press demonstration and tasting
see live birds of prey and bison
free wagon rides
zuke shoot

Select this link to learn more.

ooooBlacksmithing - Learn The Basics
The pounding of iron, the smell of burning coal, the glow of hot iron…experience it for yourself at this hands-on class in our blacksmith shop. Class size is limited so please reserve your place early. Ages 12 and up. Caution: this class may be messy, dress accordingly. Saturday, September 11, 1 - 3 pm.
Members $20, Non-Members $22
Select this link to register for this class.

Plain Giving is:

Multi-generational
Inspirational
Educational
Sensational
But, mostly Plain Giving is personal…

To “Leave-a-Legacy” to the Plains Conservation Center by remembering the PCC in your estate plans, please call Melanie at 303-693-3621, or email her at mzeitler@plainscenter.org for more detailed information on how we can help you facilitate your desire to keep the prairie alive for generations to come.

Click here to read the Plains Conservation Center Newsletter.

Donate to the Plains Conservation Center Online
Fran Blanchard	Your gift, large or small, helps the Plains Conservation Center bring the wonders of the prairie into the realm of personal experience. Donations are tax deductible, as allowed by IRS rules. Click here to make an immediate gift online using your credit card.

School Groups
Fran Blanchard	Experience the natural and cultural heritage of the High Plains of Colorado and learn how conservation of water and other resources is vital. Hands-on activities are designed to meet Colorado Model Content Standards.

Resources for Teachers
Fran Blanchard	Watch for next year's offerings.

Job & Volunteer Opportunities
	PCC is seeking applications from applicants 12 to 17 years of age for positions as Junior Camp Counselors. Click here for more information and a PDF application form.

Ongoing Research Projects
Fran Blanchard	Research at the Plains Conservation Center continues in areas including paleontology, birds and plant life, archaeology and the natural environment. Learn more about what's going on

Animal of the Month

There have been some new arrivals at the Plains Conservation Center. The pronghorn herd is growing with the addition of some new pronghorn fawns.
Find out more information about these visitors.

For recent sightings at PCC, click here.

Plant of the Month
John Moyer	Look for this tall plant with 2 - 4 inch white flowers as you stroll through the prairie. It opens up its blossoms as night approaches. Click here to learn more.