Seedling Trees AVAILABLE and WINDBREAK workshop

Seedling Trees AVAILABLE and WINDBREAK workshop   The Douglas County Conservation District has seedling trees available to purchase for residents owning 2 or more acres of land.  The program promotes planting seedling trees for various conservation practices such as windbreaks, wildlife habitat, erosion control, shelterbelts, etc.  Trees are on a first come, first served basis and [...]

Colorado Wants to Return Lost or Forgotten Money

Hey, it’s time to check the The Colorado State Treasurer website to find out if you are one of the lucky ones that has some money coming to you.  Go to the website below to check to see if the state has money that belongs to you. Click here….. http://www.colorado.gov/treasury/gcp/index.html

Go Green Spring Clean!

Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get rid of all your old computers, laptops, and other electronics (for a small fee) as well as shredding old documents, get your car washed and eat a bar-b-que, all sponsored by the Legend High School After Prom Commitee. Just go to behind Legend High School, 22219 [...]

Notice of Burning Tree Fire-Area Community Meeting

Let’s come and show appreciation for the outstanding job in protecting our homes! Notice of Burning Tree Fire-Area Community Meeting The Douglas County Commissioners will host a post-Burning Tree Fire meeting to solicit community feedback and to thank the agenices that responded.  County Wildfire Mitigation staff will also be present.  Join us to share your [...]

Song Birds in Your Backyard-Castle Rock Library

I love the beautiful but shy, brilliant blue bluebirds, and the surprisingly bright yellow finches that come every summer. Here is a good way to bring those birds to your yard! Song Birds — Best Backyard Practices”Castle Rock Library on Sun, Feb. 13, 1-3pm or Wed. Feb. 16  6:30-8:30pm.  If you sign up online & [...]

Water Concern For East Dougo Residents?

Hey Everyone, I received this email from a Franktown Resident, and I have not heard about this before. Water is so precious here in Douglas County, that if you live in east Dougco, you may want to attend the meeting: “Amy, Thought you might like to circulate this around.  I don’t know how many people [...]

Franktown Town Meeting Feb 8

New to the Franktown area? Have questions for Douglas County representatives? Come to the Franktown Town Meeting, held at the Franktown Firehouse, approx. at the corners of Hwy 86 and Hwy 83. This is a great time to meet and greet your county commissioners, the road managers, development managers, the tax assessor, and more. It [...]

Create Home for Birds from Xmas Tree

I received this information from Pat, The Birdman, who is a Franktown resident who is helping the locals keep the native birds happy and healthy: Did you or anyone you know have a real Christmas tree this year?  If so, don’t just put it out curbside with your garbage, but rather make it into a [...]

Douglas County has Fire Restrictions

So, so dry! Scary dry here in Douglas County. Now is not the time to decide to have an open fire pit, burn your debris or dead brush, or anything else in which sparks or embers could cause a fire. Even those of you who are burning in a fire pit, and think you’ve put [...]

Great Kids Looking for odd jobs

The Arndt boys are looking to make a little money and do a great job for you. Here is their ad in their own words: Do you need jobs done around your house or yard, pet care? We help in whatever jobs you need done. Yard work: Mowing, trimming, cutting Pet sitting House  and plant [...]

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