The Southern Plains Land Trust Is Grassland Conservation Nonprofit Based Out Of Lamar, Colorado. Splt's Mission Is To Create A Network Of Shortgrass Prairie Preserves Across The Southern Plains, Providing A Future For All Of Its Native Plants And Animals. Splt Currently Protects More Than 60,000 Acres Of Shortgrass Prairie In Southeast Colorado. Our Current Projects Include Wildlife Conservation, Ecological Restoration Such As Fence Removal And Riparian Restoration, And Environmental Education.
The Keynote Speech Will Focus On Grassland Birds And Be Presented By Dr. Henry Pollock, Executive Director Of Splt And Resident Bird Conservation Expert. Grassland Birds Are One Of The Cornerstones Of Splt's Wildlife Conservation Programs. The Most Rapidly Declining Avian Guild In North America, Grassland Birds Are Threatened By Habitat Loss And Degradation, Pesticides, And A Variety Of Other Threats. Dr. Pollock Will Present An Overview Of Grassland Bird Conservation Across The Great Plains, Discuss Strategies For Protecting These Vulnerable Bird Populations, And Detail Efforts By Splt To Move The Conservation Needle On Grassland Birds In Southeast Colorado.
Schedule Of Events:
Friday Tours
8:00am-10:00am Black Hole / Two Buttes Tour. $5.00 Join Debbie Barnes- Shankster For A Birding Opportunity Below The Two Buttes Reservoir Dam. Enjoy This Beautiful Birding Hotspot On The Baca/Prowers County Line. This Tour Involves Walking On Some Uneven Trails. Transportation Is On Your Own. You Will Meet On Top Of The Dam. If You Want To Follow Down To The Dam, A Lead Car Will Leave Lamar High School, 1900s. 11th Street At 7:00am.
10:00am-12:00pm John Martin Dam Tour - Free With Limited Space. Join U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Rangers For An Interpretive Tour Of The Historic John Martin Reservoir! Learn About The History And Importance Of The Dam As You Explore The Dam Inside And Out. There Is No Cost For This Tour, Reservations Are Required As There Is A Limit On The Number Of Individuals That Can Go. Transportation Is On Your Own. You Will Meet At The Dam.
10:00am-11:30am Colorado Mills Tour - Free. Take A Tour Of This Unique Local Manufacturer Of Sunflower Oil. See How It All Works. This Tour Is Free, But Space Is Limited. Sign Up To Take Advantage Of This Opportunity. Tour Will Be At Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet Your Tour Guide There.
11:30am-5:30pm The Wild Animal Refuge - $100. This Tour Of The Near 10,000 Acre Wild Animal Sanctuary Will Allow You To See Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Alpacas, Wild Mustangs, And More. Get A Chance To See For Yourself This Amazing Creation. These Rescued Animals Have Been Given A Second Chance At A Better Life. Hear Amazing Stories And Get An Opportunity To See The Largest Carnivore Sanctuary In The World. This Specific Location Is Not Open To The Public, But We Have Special Permission To Do A Tour. Sign Up Now. You Will Not Want To Miss This Unique Experience. Tour Includes A School Bus, Hardy Snacks, Water, And A Tourguide. (Return Times Are Approximate). Meet At Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th Street.
1:00pm-3:00pm John Martin Dam Tour - Free With Limited Space. Join U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Rangers For An Interpretive Tour Of The Historic John Martin Reservoir! Learn About The History And Importance Of The Dam As You Explore The Dam Inside And Out. There Is No Cost For This Tour, Reservations Are Required As There Is A Limit On The Number Of Individuals That Can Go. Transportation Is On Your Own. You Will Meet At The Dam.
1:00-2:30pm Colorado Mills Tour - Free. Take A Tour Of This Unique Local Manufacturer Of Sunflower Oil. See How It All Works. This Tour Is Free, But Space Is Limited. Sign Up To Take Advantage Of This Opportunity. Tour Will Be At Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet Your Tour Guide There.
1:00-2:30pm Big Timber’s Museum Tour- $2. Take A Tour Of The Museum And Gain A Better Understanding Of The History And Heritage Of Southeast Colorado. Check Out The 1927 Buick That Was Owned By The Fleagle Gang And Learn About The Famous Robbery As Well As How That Case Made Fbi History. 7515 Us 50 Scenic Lamar Co 81052
2:00pm-Sundown Snow Goose Tour- $30. Join Eric Defonso On A Tour To See The Snow Geese. Tour Includes A School Bus, Snacks, Water, And A Tour Guide. (Return Times Are Approximate). Meet At Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th Street.
3:00pm-4:30pm Colorado Mills Tour - Free. Take A Tour Of This Unique Local Manufacturer Of Sunflower Oil. See How It All Works. This Tour Is Free, But Space Is Limited. Sign Up To Take Advantage Of This Opportunity. Tour Will Be At Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet Your Tour Guide There.
3:00pm-4:30pm Big Timber’s Museum Tour- $2. Take A Tour Of The Museum And Gain A Better Understanding Of The History And Heritage Of Southeast Colorado. Check Out The 1927 Buick That Was Owned By The Fleagle Gang And Learn About The Famous Robbery As Well As How That Case Made Fbi History. 7515 Us 50 Scenic Lamar Co 81052
4:00-Sundown Birding Tour - Free. Join Jenyva Fox On A Tour Of Lamar’s Willow Creek. This Area Is Renowned For Exciting And Unusual Birds, Year-Round. Join Us For A Tramp Through The Riparian Area Looking For These Avian Gems. Space Is Limited So Sign Up Early. Meet Behind The Lamar Community College At The North End Of The Nature Area.
Friday Program
All Programs Will Be At Lamar High School In The Auditorium. 1900 South 11th Street. All Programs Are Free To The Public.
1:00pm Sand Creek Massacre A Heritage Presentation Of The Sand Creek Massacre Will Give You Insight Into A Historical Event That Took Place In Southeast Colorado. Come Listen To Experts On This Event.
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