GUARANTEEING THAT OPEN LANDS REMAIN A PART OF SOUTHERN COLORADO FOREVER
FISCAL YEAR 2015 REPORT
1977-2015
A Letter from the Executive Director
Conservation by The Numbers
In 2015, Palmer Land Trust (PLT) passed the 100,000-acre
threshold for amount of land conserved. This is an impressive
accomplishment for the communities of southern Colorado.
Few land trusts in the country have the opportunity or privilege
to see conservation on a true landscape scale. With 103,000
acres conserved, PLT is the 13th-largest land trust in the
country based on acreage held under conservation easements.
OFFICERS
Kathy Klepfer, President
Gary Conover, Vice President
Brenda Lammers, Treasurer
Barry Cooper, Secretary
STAFF
Rebecca Jewett, Executive Director
Anais Spitzer, Ph.D., Director of Operations
Matt Heimerich, Lower Arkansas Valley Conservation Director
Amber Shanklin, Pikes Peak Region Conservation Director
Stephanie Thomas, Director of Land Stewardship
Erica Oakley-Courage, Development Director
Denise Dethlefsen, Business Manager
While the numbers are exciting, what’s more important
are the stories behind them. For instance, in 2015, PLT and partners conserved
one of the largest working cattle ranches in Pueblo County. By safeguarding this
substantial piece of land, we are helping to protect our ranching heritage. Through
the grassroots efforts of local citizens banding together, a cornerstone of the
regional park system in El Paso County is guaranteed to remain open to the public
and protected as parkland. Because of the passionate dedication to conserving
the wildlands of Colorado, landowners John and Kristin Gunn have ensured the
dramatic scenic views along a portion of the historic Shelf Road will remain wild and
scenic. I invite you to read about these stories and more in the pages that follow.
It is these stories and successes that set southern Colorado apart as a model for
conservation. From conserving working farms and ranches, to securing public
recreation and open space, to protecting scenic corridors, the communities of
southern Colorado are making it clear that the land is our identity, our economy,
our heritage, and therefore, our priority. While 103,000 acres is just a number, it’s
also a remarkable accomplishment. Thank you, southern Colorado.
LEGAL COUNSEL
Dave Conley
TRUSTEES
Mike Bartolo, Ph.D. • Rachel Beck • David Cockrell, Ph.D.
Gary Conover • Barry Cooper • Jeanne Fenter-Snider • Melissa Foster
Dick Harwood • Marion Hourdequin, Ph.D. • Kathy Klepfer
John Knapp • Brenda Lammers • John Koshak • Craig Larimer
Patrice Lehermeier • Jim Mariner • Matt Niznik • John Onstott
Linda Overlin • Leslie Thomas • John Poyzer, Ph.D. • Nancy Whitford
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Rebecca Jewett
Executive Director
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The BX Ranch
“Some may not see the activity of securing conservation
The BX Ranch represents one of the
greatest conservation accomplishments in
recent Pueblo County history. At nearly
25,000 acres, the BX Ranch provides a
vast, inspiring expanse of uninterrupted
rolling shortgrass prairie. Just a few years
ago, the property was proposed to be
the site of a nuclear power plant. Today
and forever, it will remain as grassland,
supporting ranching operations. In a
county that faces some of the greatest
land conversion threats in the state,
the BX Ranch represents a community
commitment to protecting the agriculture
and rich ecology of the region.
efforts more important than those that help sustain the
diverse agricultural sector of Southern Colorado’s economy.
By holding tight to water resources and productive land,
Southern Colorado farmers and ranchers will remain an
important part of our region’s landscape for generations to
come... [I]t’s wonderful to see conservation easements being
placed on large tracts of land around these parts. It gives us
COLORADO SPRINGS
all hope for a bright and sustainable future.”
Pueblo Chieftain Editorial Board on
the BX Ranch Conservation Project
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The BX Ranch project doesn’t end with
a conservation easement. Through a
partnership with restoration and grazing
experts, the owners of the BX Ranch have
committed to improving the ecological
condition of the ranch. Years of heavy
grazing have compromised the quality
of the grassland. Through a three-year
restoration plan, project partners are
working to improve the quality and
diversity of the vegetation that will not
only improve the ecosystem, but also
the quality of the ranching operation.
easements as significant. But there are no preservation
DID YOU KNOW?
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Sunflowers on BX Ranch / PHOTO BY REBECCA JEWETT
AT 25,000 ACRES – OR 39 SQUARE MILES – BX RANCH IS LARGER THAN THE
ISLAND OF MANHATTAN IN NEW YORK. OTHER THAN SOME CATTLE,
THERE ARE NO RESIDENTS OF BX RANCH, WHILE THE 34 SQUARE-MILE
MANHATTAN ISLAND IS HOME TO 1.626 MILLION PEOPLE.
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Introducing Wilson Creek Ranch
JOHN AND KRISTIN GUNN LOVED COLORADO LONG BEFORE THEY LIVED HERE
The couple, who reside in Salina, Kansas,
had summered in Teller County for nearly
23 years before finding their own personal
piece of paradise. John, who has been a
fisherman nearly his entire life, and Kristin,
who loves to hike, enjoyed the cooler summer
temperatures and the natural beauty of
the area.
Now the property will be conserved forever.
Land that includes scenic open spaces,
agricultural opportunities and relatively natural
habitat providing homes for mule deer, elk,
bighorn sheep, mountain lions, bears, turkeys
and brown trout.
“There are just some areas that need to be
left alone, areas that are beautiful and unique.”
“There are just some areas that
need to be left alone, areas that
are beautiful and unique.”
John Gunn
Fourteen months ago, they purchased Wilson
Creek Ranch along Shelf Road in Teller and
Fremont counties. The historic road twists
and turns its way from Canon City up 4,000
feet to the gold mining region of Cripple
Creek and Victor. A prominent leg of The
Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway, Shelf
Road provides rugged and inspiring views as it
follows Fourmile Creek.
PHOTO BY JOHN GUNN
“In my mind, it was a piece of real estate that
needed to be protected,” explained John. He
worked with Palmer Land Trust in completing
an initial conservation easement on the
property in early 2015.
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Taking a Regional Perspective
Banning Lewis Ranch
From the summit of Pikes Peak to the rolling grasslands of the lower Arkansas Valley, we are one region connected
by water and a diverse landscape. Palmer Land Trust works at the landscape level to accomplish important land
protection work because water, wildlife, and scenic views don’t stop at city or county boundaries. Together, we
can accomplish remarkable projects that secure the beauty, identity, and heritage of our unique region.
Palmer Land Trust and its conservation, military, business, natural science, and development partners are working
to protect the environmental, recreational, and natural resources of Banning Lewis Ranch while integrating ways to
support key community needs, strengthen the economy, and create innovative development models.
PALMER LAND TRUST
CONSERVATION INITIATIVES
C.J. MOORE
“I’m so proud of the work Palmer
Land Trust does. Its work in
preserving the natural beauty and
assets of our region helps to make
Colorado Springs and surrounding
areas attractive to businesses
seeking to locate here. Without
the wealth of natural beauty
and open lands that has been
protected, Colorado Springs and
the surrounding areas would just
be one big, sprawling city. Thank
you, Palmer Land Trust for all your
efforts!”
2,523 acres protected
15,668 acres protected
Woodland
Park
Protect the peak
Urban Open Space
Arkansas Valley
Ian Miller, Ph.D.
Curator of Paleontology and Director
of Earth and Space Sciences
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
103,135 Total Acres Protected
TELLER Pikes
PARK
Peak
Colorado Springs
EL PASO
69,432 acres protected
FREMONT
Canon City
Pueblo
CROWLEY
PUEBLO
CUSTER
La Junta
PHOTO BY AMBER SHANKLIN
Kaiser Permanente
Public Affairs Director
OTERO
HUERFANO
Walsenburg
15,513 acres protected
LAS ANIMAS
Trinidad
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“Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid
measuring six miles in diameter and travelling
at more than 100,000 miles an hour hit the
Yucatan Peninsula. Following catastrophic
events eliminated the dinosaurs and led to
mass extinction in Earth’s history. Around the
world, precious few spots have a rich fossil
record from immediately before and after
the Cretaceous-Tertiary or KT extinction.
The Banning Lewis Ranch property east
of Colorado Springs may be the best such
location in all of the American West. Fossil
remains of plants and animals from the area
tell a story of abundance prior to the asteroid
impact. What makes the ranch so special
is the remarkable fossil record following the
extinction. From those fossils we can tease
out the first chapters of how life rebounded
from the asteroid impact and led to all the
ecosystems we see on earth today.”
PROTECTING RECREATION IN PERPETUITY
PALMER LAND TRUST PARTNERED WITH THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS AND EL
PASO COUNTY TO PROTECT LOCAL RECREATION AREAS BEAR CREEK REGIONAL PARK
AND UTE VALLEY OPEN SPACE FOREVER. THESE EFFORTS SUCCEEDED BECAUSE OF
COLLABORATIONS WITH FRIENDS OF BEAR CREEK AND FRIENDS OF UTE VALLEY PARK TO
SAFEGUARD THESE VITAL OPEN SPACES.
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From the Farm to the City The Importance of Local Food
Working in Partnership with Farmers
Palmer Land Trust works with local farmers and ranchers to preserve their land and water resources, and their way of life.
These ranching and farming families are the backbone of our local food supply. Through our collaborative efforts, we are
working together to maintain a strong agricultural base in our region.
Palmer Land Trust’s work to keep irrigated farms operating in our region starts by working
in partnership with local farmers. Through conversations about the future of farming and the
importance of protecting our farming legacy, PLT is working with different farming communities to
determine how to best accomplish the important work of keeping local farms farming.
“Like our parents and grandparents, we are committed to providing the opportunity for our
children to farm in the Arkansas Valley. Taking care of our water and land is critical in having a
successful farm to pass along to our children.” Chris and Jodi Tomky
DID YOU KNOW?
THIRTY-FIVE ACRE RURAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
HAS THE MOST DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE LOCAL
TAX BASE: FOR EVERY TAX DOLLAR A 35-ACRE RESIDENCE
GENERATES, COUNTIES INCUR, ON AVERAGE, $1.65 IN
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE COSTS.
Mike Bartolo, Ph.D.
“The Arkansas Valley has some incredible
features, unmatched anywhere else, that
make it excellent for crop production.
Warm days and cool nights during the
growing season help accumulate sugars
and other unique compounds in fruits and
vegetables. These are exemplified in the
richness of flavors found in Rocky Ford
melons and Pueblo chiles. The convergence
of these climatic conditions, along with
the availability of rich, productive soils
and irrigation water, make it a special
place that that will sustain generations
to come. However, the amazing potential
of the Valley can only be realized if the
opportunity to farm remains for those
that follow us. This is why Palmer’s work
is so important – they are protecting the
land and water for agricultural use.”
Watermelon harvest in Rocky Ford / PHOTO BY LAURIE KNAP
Senior Research Scientist
Extension Vegetable Crops Specialist
Manager, Colorado State University
Arkansas Valley Research Center
Trustee, Palmer Land Trust
Four Generations of
Tomkys: (Back Row,
L-R) Tom, Chris, Jodi and
Trista (Front Row, L-R)
Jackson, Orville, Tanner
and Lincoln
WORKING WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Palmer Land Trust and Blue Star Group are teaming up to promote local food in our region.
“The Blue Star Group supports Palmer Land Trust because we believe it is saving critical land for
farming and locally-sourced vegetables and other food. This is something that no one else is doing.”
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Joe Coleman, Founder of The Blue Star Group
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FY 2015 Financial Report
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FY 2015 Financial Report1
BALANCE SHEET
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Accounts, Pledges and Grants Receivable
Total Current Assets
LONG-TERM PLEDGES RECEIVABLE (net)
INVESTMENTS2
PROPERTY (LAND) & EQUIPMENT
TOTAL ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable
Accrued Liabilities
Deferred Revenue
Total Liabilities
Line of Credit
NET ASSETS:
Unrestricted
Unrestricted - Board Designated
Temporarily Restricted
Total Net Assets
FY 2015
FY2014
436,731
984,900
1,421,631
245,382
505,065
750,447
678,335
1,389,841
3,594,885
3,711,794
408,018
414,098
6,102,869
6,266,180
5,824
15,101
15,821
4,312
1,000
21,133
220,925
200,000
557,490
2,332,452
2,992,002
5,881,944
383,546
2,111,794
3,749,707
6,245,047
6,102,869
6,266,180
REVENUE
Investment Income
Donations & Grants
Program Contributions
Special Events
Other
35,361
188,284
1,415,571
47,394
1,934
365,012
298,855
4,788,221
43,309
TOTAL REVENUE
1,688,544
5,495,397
EXPENSES
Land Preservation
Land Stewardship
General & Administrative3
Fund Development4
1,656,873
234,220
104,500
56,054
1,371,043
227,265
56,648
84,450
TOTAL EXPENSES
2,051,647
1,739,406
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
(363,103)
3,755,991
NET ASSETS, beginning of year
6,245,047
2,489,056
NET ASSETS, end of year
5,881,944
6,245,047
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Pikes Peak in Autumn
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
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1
Based on audited financial statements from Waugh & Goodwin, LLP.
Investments include funds held in the Stewardship Fund, for which the use is restricted to stewardship program
expenses, and the board-designated Operating Reserve.
3
General administration in relation to total expenses: 5%.
4
Fundraising in relation to total expenses: 3%.
2
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Fiscal Year 2015 Supporters (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015)
$10,000+ LEADERSHIP GIFTS
El Paso County
Estate of Naomi Kuhlman
Gates Family Foundation
Great Outdoors Colorado
Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway
Gunn, John and Kristin
Hill, Lyda
The David and Lucile
Packard Foundation
The Nature Conservancy
$1,000 - $9,999
MILLENNIUM SOCIETY
Adams, Deborah and
Charles Campbell
Anonymous
Barron, Tom and Currie
Barton, Paul and Patricia
Hudson-Barton
Beynon, Esther and Alfred Metzger
Bradford, Victor and Roberta
Breakey, Joe and Margaret
City of Colorado Springs
Clark, David
Colorado College
Colorado Springs State Bank
Conley, David and Cheryl
Conover, Gary and Sally
Conservation Fund of the
Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Cooper, Barry and Pat
Cripple Creek and Victor
Gold Mining Co.
Dave Solon Subaru of Pueblo
El Pomar Foundation
Fillmore, Lewis and Linn
Flitton Stith, Karen and John Stith
Francis, Dani and Evan
Fredman, Jane
Freudenburg, Patti and Tony White
Grazier, Karla and Ward Berlin
Griffis Group Residential LLC
Harwood, Richard
Holland & Hart LLP
Jewett, Rebecca and Winn
Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
Kast, Dave and Dolly
Kendall, Phillip and Meg
Kissinger, Walter
Kuckel, Ben and Raynelle
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Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Loo, Katherine and Jim Raughton
McCaffery, Helen
McGuire, Catherine and Frederick
Murphy Constructors Inc.
Nichols, Peter
Onstott, John and Laurie
Overlin, David and Linda
Parker, Robert
Peterson, John
Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc.
Retherford, Susan
Sellers, Buz and Judy
Spradlin, Mary and Don
Tanner, Ronald and Susan
The CALM Foundation
The Trust for Public Land
Thomas, Leslie and Parry
US Bank
USAA Foundation
Warren, Bruce and Jane
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Wenham, Richard and P.J.
Wilson, John
Woodford, Joe and Linda
$500 - $999
STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY
Beck, Rachel and Matt
Bingo Burger and Hopscotch Bakery
Bird, David and Lisa
Brady, Edward and Kathy
Conover, Janet
Crowson, Beverly and Kenneth
Fenter-Snider, Jeanne and
Wayne Snider
Flora, Scott and Debi
Foster, Tad and Melissa
Fuller, John and Margaret
Hagedorn, Alfred and Martha
Klepfer, Karl and Kathy
Knapp, John and Laurie
Krabbendam, Deborah
Lammers, Brenda
Larsen, Carol
LDP, Inc.
Lewis, Nancy
Lowe-Moore, Beth
McKenna, Tim and Connie
Poage, Bill and Valeta
Poyzer, John and Marie
Ramsay, Susie
Siddoway, Christine and Mike
Smith, Robert and Niente
Sparks Willson Borges Brandt
& Johnson
Steuri, Christian and Laurie
Stockman, Kast, Ryan & Co., LLP
Tiefenthaler, Jill and Kevin Rask
Titus, Tom and Jane
Tri-County Housing &
Community Development Corp.
Walker, Gary and Georgia
Young, James and Ann
$100 - $499 CONTRIBUTORS
Adams, Angie
Aikin, Arthur and Elizabeth
Anderson, Nancy and Toby
Anonymous
Baker, Phyllis
Bamberger, Dave and Barbara
Barrett, Eve and Larry
Bartolo, Mike and Kyle
Becker, Donna
Beckman, Eric and Joanne
Beckmann, Al and Jeannie
Benevity Community Impact Fund
Bernard, Nancy
Bernstein, Susan
Biondo, Brenda
Black, Timothy and Margaret
Borges, Kent and Stephanie Dicenzo
Botts, Brent and Sheryl
Brackin, Tasha
Bradley, Richard and Dorothy
Bratton, Dick
Briggs, Scott and Karen
Bristol Brewing Company
Broadmoor Garden Club
Brock, Ann and John
Brooks, Ann
Bryan-Goldberg, Leslie and
Glenn Goldberg
Bush, Daniel
Carlton, Robert and Barbara
Chang, Karen
Chico Basin Ranch
Cleveland, Dan and Pat
Cockrell, David
Collier, Lauren
Conboy, Chris
Corrigan, Barbara and Robert Gilbert
Corrigan, Joseph and Mary
Crandall, John and Kathy
Crawford, Karen
Crissey, Michael and Linda
Cronin, Thomas and Tania
Currey, Dick and Sue
Davis-Emery, Lisa and Jake Emery
Dean, Gary and Susan
Demmon, Jan and John
Derr, Lee
Disque, Michael and Cheryl
Donley, Charles and Valerie
Dorff, Scott and Jennifer
Drossman, Howard and Julie Francis
Dunn, Lawrence and Laurel
Duvall, Bruce and Diane
Edgar, Susan and Greg Walta
Engfer, Susan
Evans, Thomas
Fagan, George V.
Faller, Olga
Faricy, Patrick and Kristine
Finley, David and Judith
Fischer, Joanna and Lindsay
Flaks, Greg and Lesley
Fogarty, Marsha and Bruce
Frederickson, Buck and Marie
Freudenburg, Betty
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Frost, Juliana
Garretson, Mary Ann
Garrett, Bill and Sandy
George, Katherine
Gomez, Kathleen and Elfego
Gougeon, Thomas
Guthrie, Mike and Donna
Hagedorn, Charles and Susan Ashlock
Hallock, David
Hanna, Ann
Harner, John and Lisa
Harris, Roland and Janie
Hawes, Mark and Deb
Hays, Jack and Janice Kennedy
Hecox, Walt and Ann
Heimerich, Matt and Karen Tomky
Henrikson, Carolyn and Ronald
Henson, Mary
Hickey, Lisa
Hieronymus, Walt and Kathryn
Hilt, Dick and Sandra
Hindin-King, Debra
Hochman, Bill and Nancy
Hotchkiss, Charles and Mary
Hourdequin, Marion and David Havlick
Howsam, Robert and Sara
Hume, Scot
Jessen, Karen
Johnson, Anne and Greg
Johnson, Robin and Tim Rummel
Keating, Timothy and Mary Ann
Kelly, Mark and Dawn
Kelly, Sherry and J. Douglas
Kelso, Tass and George Maentz
Kemmerer, Dale and Mary
Kerschen, John and Lyn
Kipp, Vicky
Klages, James and Lisa
Koehler, Corrine and Dennis
Konecny, Paul and Deanne McCann
Larimer, Craig and Irene
Lasater, Dale and Janine
Lass, Richard and Jane
Lebel, Stephen and Cheryl
Lee, Peggy Berg and Jonathan
Lehermeier, Patrice and Haus
Linkhart, Brian and Marlene
Lloyd, Kevin
Lorenc, Toby
Malm, Dr. James
Mariner, Anne and Jim
Marsh, Stephen and Pamela
Martin, Harry and Marianne
Maynard, Edward and Pamela Taylor
McCoy, Jody and Phyllis
McEvers, Michael
McKeown, Sean
McLain, Jerome and Betty
McLeod, Laurel and Jim Allen
McMullen, Bard and Susan
Meares, Chrisy
Myers, Stanley and Maureen
Neal, Phillip and Jane
Nelson, Fred and Mary Jean
Nelson, Kent and Dee
Niznik, Matt and Rebecca
Oakley-Courage, Erica and
Peter Courage
Obee, Kent and Ruth
Oliveira, Mario and Dianne
Otto, John and Lynne
Pavek, Dale
Peters, Nathaniel and Juanita
Pickle, Joseph and Judith
Pitman, Elizabeth
Richardson, Horst and Helen
Rigney, Michael
Riker, John and Marcia Dobson
Rosenthal, Roy
Ross, James and Barb
Ruskin, Bill and Brigette
Sawaya, George
Schler, Jon
Schwartz, Steven and Marsha
Sellars, Tracy
Serby, Richard and Deborah
Shikles, James and Ann
Skiles, Richard and Catherine
Sloan, Gurney and Lisa
Smith, Brooke and Karolyn
Smith, Gerry and Jim
Sondermann, Gary
Spahn, Peter and Kit
Sparks, Barbara
Steinhour, Bill and Nissa
Stimpert, J.L. and Lesley
Stuart, Dan and Gail
Sullivan, Wallace and Wynona
Terrible, Suzanne
Thayer, Kent and Nancye
The Colorado Springs School
Tobias, Larry and Judi
Toll, Coreen and Shanti
Trudeau, Justin
Vance, Marion and John
Weiss, John
Whitford, Todd and Nancy
Wiepking, Jack and Linda
UP TO $99 CONTRIBUTORS
Aaby, Chris
Alderfer, Cherylyn
Altman, Alayna
Anonymous
Anschutz-Rodgers, Sue
Archibald, Alicia
Badgett, Barbara
Banks, Chris
Barnes, Malcolm
Baum, Rosa
Beckenhaupt, James
Becker, Isaac
Beckman, Ariane
Bein, Jeanie and Lee Milner
Bell, Lucille
Bentley, Nancy
Ben-Zeev, Rayna
Billek, Donna
Borah, John
Bostic, Erin
Brady, Randy
Brand, Lodewijk
Brent, Francie and Greg
Britton, Mike and Tanja
Broom, Molly
Bull, Anthony and Inger
Burford, Rachel
Butcher, Paul and Paula
Carson, John and Glenn
Casey, Judy
Chan, Esther
Cheney, Joyce
Chostner, Jeff and Paula
Christopher, Julie
Ciccone, William and Barbara
Clary, William
Coldwell, Ben
Connors, Jack
Conway, Karen
Cottom, Miles
Craig, Ann
Cresap, Guy and Virginia
Crowe, Thomas
Crowley, Deborah
Crowther, William
Cullen, Kathryn
Dameron, Thomas
Davidson, Allan and Deni
Davis, Mary Ellen
Dethlefsen, Dale and Denise
DiGerlando, Julie
Doctor, Anna
Doedderlein, Jason
Downs, Donald and Gerry
Drufovka, Alina
Dubenski, Walter
Dunlap, Alison
Duval, Chris
Dyer, Mike and Helen
Ellis, Don and Merle
Essing, Angela
Ettenhofer, John
Fatt, Kenyon
Flesche, Charles
Flynn, James
Foote, Gary
Foraker, Elena
Fortuin, Nancy
Foster, Jackson
Friedman, Nina
Frost, Ferris
Garelle, Della
Gerber, Judy
Gertzman, Henry
Ghrist, Michelle
Gillian, Jessica and Rob
Glazer, Rebecca
Goldstein, Herb and Sally
Grant, Evalyn
Grobsmith, Jeremy
Hagge, Judy
Hakim, Anne
Hamilton, Sarah
Handen, Stephen
Haney, John and Betty
Hanna, Maggie
Harros, Alex
Hartman, Desiree
Heald, Roy and Lisa
Heffernan, Jontell
Heinicke, Philip
Heinrichsdorff, Gernot and Ava
Herzog, Nancy
Hilaire, Jackie
Hildebrant, Janet
Hill, Virginia
Hodges, Linda
Hornbostel, Bill and Janice
Housman, Ron and Deb
Hutchison, Bruce
Iverson, Linda and Lyle
Jackson, Christopher
James, Jennifer and Jay
James, Teresa and Stover
Jamieson, Erica
Jennings, John
Johnson, Craig and Gail
Johnson, Devin
Johnson-Fay, Ellen
Joseph, Benjamin
Keating, Mary
Kinder, Frank
Kittiel, Linda P.
Knorr, Joe and Marge
Koerner, Bill
Krimm, Dorothy and Hans
Lang, Carolyn
Lawyer, Allison
Lenth, Ben
Levy, Evan
Lewis, Sharon and Andrew
Lockett, Alec
Marbaker, Bill and Priscilla
Marks, Rebecca
Martin, Douglas
Mathewson, Sally
Maxwell, Kelsey
May, Monika
McCarthy, Shannon
McGonigle, Gerald and Wanda
Mead, Paul
Meier, Charles and Elisabeth
Merscher, Ashley
Meyer, Alex
Mock, Rich
Moore, Alyson
Morgan, Laura
Muller, Jean
Nelson, Karl
Newton, Merrill R.
Nichol, Liz
Norton, Elizabeth
Nuhn, Gertrud
Obaid, Stephen
O’Connor, Baerbel
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
Palus, Karen
Patten, Carol and Jonathan
Peek, Lawrence and Sara
Pereira, Sheila
Perramond, Eric
Petersen, Ken and Rita
Pey, Nikki
Pilch, Frances
Poe, Randy
Polich, Eleanor
Procell, Mike
Pulvermacher, Mary
Putman, Terry and Mendy
Ressler, Tina
Richardson, Elizabeth
Richie, Loraine
Rickey, Randall and Roberta
Riffe, Lovice
Riley, Mel and Sally
Ripper Baker, Mary
Rucker, Scott
Sagen, Deborah
Sanders, Deanna
Sanders, Mitzi
Schooler, Karen
Sebastian, Laurel
Seymour, Ann
Shanklin, Amber
Shanks, Robert
Sheffer, Jane
Sickbert, Becca
Snell, Molly
Solomon, Arianna
Spencer, Norman
Spinuzzi, Mark
Sprinkle, Julie
Stamp, Hilary
Stansfield, John and Carol
Strouss, Janet and Rich Tallman
Sundman, Jennifer and Paul
Swaim, Robert and Dianne
Terven, Pauleta
Thatcher, Darryl and Terry
Thomas, Stephanie and Lisa Reaves
Touchard, Tyron
Trinity Brewing
Unruh, Jerry and Dianne
Wappler, Ivy
Weeks, Susan
Wei, Alison
Westermeyer, Robert
Williams, Andrea
Winograd, Kathryn
Wolf, Kyra
Wolken, Leslie
Wood, Stephen
Wooden, Jera and Joshua
Woods, Daniel
Wooten, Steve and Joy
Zaremba, Joseph
Zerbe, Charles and Janice
MEMORIALS
Thank you for gifts made to Palmer
Land Trust by families and friends in
memory of loved ones who passed
away this year.
Gifts were made in memory of:
Elmer Peterson and Ann Zwinger.
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS
Blue Star Restaurant
Colorado College
Colorado Springs Independent
DocuMart
Fittje Brothers
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PLEASE JOIN US!
Palmer Land Trust, in partnership with Blue Star Group, is pleased
to announce its new membership program. By becoming a member,
Palmer Land Trust supporters further critical land conservation
efforts and receive rewards from our partner, Blue Star Group.
Membership levels begin at $50 and also include perks like a Palmer
Land Trust sticker or our new cap.
You may join the program by returning the enclosed envelope,
donating online at palmerlandtrust.org or calling our office at 719632-3236. Thank you for supporting your community with the gift of
conservation!
LEAVE YOUR LEGACY WITH PALMER LAND TRUST
Our mission at Palmer Land Trust is to guarantee that open lands
remain a part of southern Colorado forever. What will your legacy be?
A gift to Palmer Land Trust in your will or revocable trust proclaims
your confidence that we will continue to fulfill our mission and make
a difference in the lives of future generations. A bequest is easy to
arrange, will not alter your current lifestyle in any way, and can
be easily modified to address your changing needs.
For information on how to create a legacy gift, please contact
Erica Oakley-Courage at Palmer Land Trust at 719-632-3236 x102.
102 S. Tejon Street, Suite 360
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-632-3236
palmerlandtrust.org