Steppe Symposium - Rooted in Stone: Sandstone Ranch Field Trip

With its spectacular views, expansive hay meadows, red rock formations, wildlife habitat, historic ranching operation, and 3.5 miles of common boundary with Pike National Forest, Sandstone Ranch is the crown jewel of all Douglas County's Open Space properties. This 2,038-acre ranch borders the Pike National Forest and features an extraordinarily diverse landscape including red rock formations and sloping meadows; vast wildlife habitat and corridors, expansive and diverse vegetation and other natural resources; as well as cultural and historic assets, including a historic ranch operation and a number of historic buildings dating back to its original owners in the 1870s. Field trip attendees will get a behind the scenes tour of this amazing property and a chance to see a diverse array of native plants.

Price: $45 public