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Huge Success at This Year's Barn Party, Art Auction and Trail Walk
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This year’s Barn Party & Art Auction and the Trail Walk went off without a hitch and had the biggest turnout to date! The Cherry Hills Land Preserve would like to thank the community, sponsors and these special folks for all the support: Paul and Katy Rady for once again hosting the Barn Party and Trail Walk at their beautiful barn and property, Dale DeLeo for all of his work helping plan and throw the party and St Nick's Christmas and Collectible store for the loan of the red truck. [read more...]
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Cherry Hills Village's new mascot offers regular updates on John Meade Park
Scurry on over to Cherry Hills Village's Facebook page for regular updates on John Meade Park renovations from Max the Muskrat. This adorable critter has been seen in the creek, around the pond and on construction equipment checking out the progress - follow his stories here!
Want to speak with and hear from the City about the construction progress and plans? Stop by the Open House on October 22!
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Quincy Farm Master Plan Public Input Meeting
Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Quincy Farm Main House
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The City Council of Cherry Hills Village approved the contract with Design Concepts, the consultant for the Quincy Farm Master Plan. A public meeting open to residents of the Village will take place on October 24, 5 - 7 pm, at the Farm's main house. If you would like to be involved in the future of Quincy Farm, we hope to see you there!
Getting to Quincy Farm & Parking
- Guests are encouraged to walk or bike to the farm - there is access off the High Line Canal south of Quincy Ave.
- Parking is available along Quincy Ave. and 0.2 miles away from the farm at 4000 E. Quincy Ave. (Kent Denver School's dining hall parking lot).
- Cars will be allowed into the farm to drop off attendees but only visitors with disability placards will be able to park at the farm.
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Wilderness First Aid Training
Date: Saturday - Sunday, November 16 - 17
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Cost: $300 per person
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Do you know what to do when out hiking, camping or skiing and you get a deep cut, sprain an ankle or become hypothermic? The Cherry Hills Land Preserve wants to prepare our neighbors for potential injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors through a fun, hands-on weekend of Wilderness First Aid Training. The course will:
- Be open to all experience levels
- Be open to anyone over the age of 12
- Cost $300/person
- Take place November 16-17, 8 am - 5 pm each day
A brief description of similar courses taught at REI is available here, but if you or a family member would be interested in taking this course here in the VIllage,
If you're interested but unavailable on these dates, please email us and tell us what weekends between November-April work better for you! We need at least 6 attendees to make it happen.
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If there is enough interest (at least 6 people) in this course on these dates, payment will be due by November 1.
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[Recap] October 4 - Stargazing at Quincy Farm
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A sold-out crowd spent the evening at Quincy Farm with Evan Gaffney, astronomy and physics teacher at Kent Denver School, for a look up at the stars on Friday, October 4. Mr. Gaffney brought a high-powered telescope that allowed for views of stars and other heavenly bodies over 100,000 light-years away. After having to postpone the originally scheduled event on September 27 due to cloudy skies, the group was rewarded with a clear night and not a cloud to be seen. Hot chocolate and treats were enjoyed as everyone had plenty of opportunities to observe different stars, moons and galaxies through the telescope.
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[Recap] October 12 - Bird Walk
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On October 12, the Cherry Hills Land Preserve hosted 17 nature enthusiasts at Quincy Farm for a nature trail walk and Bird Watch. Volunteers from Denver Audubon led the trail walk through the conservation easement protected west acreage of the Farm, while discussing bird migrating habits, non-migrating birds and the Great Horned Owl, a resident in the woods at the Farm. The group then followed the canal to the pond at Quincy Farm where they observed a Great Blue Heron and ducks and other birds. If you missed this walk, watch for our next one in the spring!
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Land Conservation Efforts Save a Colorado Native Species of Ferret
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After years of habitat destruction, Blackfooted Ferrets disappeared from the plains of Colorado. Since their 2015 re-introduction to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, these ferrets have made an amazing comeback! Read more at CBS Denver.
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Do you have a story or upcoming event you want to share with your neighbors about our beautiful open lands here in the Village? Send a message and tell us about it!
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