The Crested Butte Land Trust

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president’s letter
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the Rocky Mountains.
think all of us
remember our first
trip up the East River
Valley to Crested Butte,
taking in the spacious
hay meadows opening
to the overwhelming
view of the Slate River
Valley and Paradise
Divide. The longer we
stayed the more we
appreciated the many
ways we could enjoy
our beautiful piece of
That was then. Conserving our open spaces is about today, as well as the future, and
the Crested Butte Land Trust is working hard to conserve land in partnership with
local landowners, as well as creating opportunities to connect kids and families to the
land to ensure a long-term conservation ethic in our community.
As part of this effort, we’ll be partnering with friends and community groups to
extend the Lupine Trail across the Land Trust’s Kikel parcel to the Slate River
Trailhead this summer. We appreciate the opportunity to work with the Gunnison
Trails Commission, the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association, the Adaptive
Sports Center, and the many local volunteers who will put in the hard work to
complete this great new addition to our trail system.
That team approach is also allowing us to work with volunteers and artists to establish
a new nature treasure hunt program, known as Letter Boxing, on a number of our
preserved lands to help bring a better appreciation of our natural surroundings to
more of our visitors and locals.
These projects are a result of your support. It is because of you that we are able to
work with the ranchers, local landowners, and community groups who request our
help to conserve and enhance the lands that are so important to our community.
Thank you.
I hope to see you out there this summer.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fred Holbrook, President
Bill Reimer, Vice-President
Tim Mueller, Treasurer
Kiley Flint, Secretary
Beth Appleton
Skip Berkshire
Margery Feldberg
Karen Janssen
Peter Kennel
Gabe Martin
John Simmons
STAFF
Ann Johnston, Executive Director
[email protected]
Katie Onheiber, Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]
Danielle Beamer, Stewardship Coordinator
[email protected]
Mary Chandler, Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Hedda Peterson, Stewardship Assistant
[email protected]
CONTACT
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2224
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Physical Address:
308 Third St.
Crested Butte, CO 81224
P: 970.349.1206
F: 970.349.1210
www.cblandtrust.org
[email protected]
Cover Photographer, Rebecca Weil
Founded in 1991, CBLT is an IRS designated
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed
to the protection and preservation of the
Gunnison Valley’s natural lands, scenic
vistas, wildlife habitat, trails and working
Fred Holbrook
President, Board of Directors
ranches. All gifts, grants and contributions
are tax deductible.
preserving the present for the future
projects
One step closer to completing a family goal
Z
eta Graham and her family are one step closer to conserving their treasured family lands, once part of their grandfather’s
ranch. This sage brush, wet meadow and irrigated land has the potential to accomplish so many great things.
Chief among them is protecting Gunnison sage grouse habitat, whose populations have been declining since the 1950s, heightening
concern about their long term survival. The property provides critical nesting and early-brood rearing habitat, and the Graham
family has generously agreed to donate a conservation easement to the Land Trust to prevent further habitat fragmentation.
Zeta’s sons, Don and Kevin, will continue to preserve the land and maintain the ditches and historic irrigation patterns, as they
have since they were young. An intermittent stream runs through the property, providing an important green corridor for wildlife
near the Panoview Park Subdivision. “I have spent so many years watching the wildlife using our property. I’m really pleased that
my family will be able to ensure that the sage grouse, antelope, and mule deer will always have a safe place to forage,” said Don.
Let’s give ‘em a second chance
H
ave you ever felt like your system was wearing down? That was exactly what was happening to the wetlands.
Past coal mining waste from the Smith Hill Mine, which operated in the late 1800s, had travelled down the steep slopes for
decades, ending its journey in the river bottom below, essentially clogging the wetlands just north of Gunsight Bridge. Additional
degeneration was caused by the Denver Rio Grand Railway, which used the eastern edge of the wetlands as their turnaround
point to load the coal and haul it from Crested Butte to Denver and beyond.
In short, the wetlands were unable to provide the critical habitat for a diversity of plants and animals, as well as store and filter
water needed to provide clean water throughout the year. It was an ailing wetland.
But now, thanks to the help of dozens of volunteers, we began to change that last summer, giving this wetland a second chance
to live up to its potential. First, we removed 11,000 cubic yards of coal waste from three acres of wetlands with the help of
Colorado Division of Reclamation and Mining Safety. Then, last fall, students from Gunnison High School and Western State
College worked to plant more than 15 types of shrubs and grasses.
“Concealed deep within the Slate River wetlands are hundreds of different plants and animals – many more so than in neighboring
forests of spruce and aspen,” reflected Rick Divine, a neighboring property owner, who played a central role in the project. “I
know how important wetlands are and I appreciate partnering with the community.”
You too can help, as more volunteers are needed. Wetland enhancement is something we can all assist with. “The wetlands of the
Slate River are incredibly special. Our fishing, water supplies, recreation and wildlife are all dependent on their health,” remarked
Danielle Beamer, the Land Trust’s Stewardship Coordinator. To volunteer, call Danielle at 970.349.1206.
Photo by Ann Johnston
Photo by Tara Taffi
Photo by Ann Johnston
trails
Grab a friend and make history at 9,500 feet
C
ome join us for a unique trail
building opportunity at the Slate River
Trailhead. Thanks to your support, the
Trailhead is part of a 70-acre parcel that
the Land Trust purchased in 2007. We’ve
been waiting for the right time to extend
the Lupine Trail. On Saturday, June 2nd,
we’ll work together to construct a 1 ½
mile section of the trail.
Up until now, the community has not
had a summer trail at the Slate River
Trailhead. It will be a moment to
remember, when we stand together
and gaze out over the Slate River Valley
towards Mt. Emmons and Whetstone
Mountain after roughing in the trail.
Barb Farnsworth, who helped build the
Lupine Trail on the Kochevar parcel last
year, is planning on volunteering again.
She’s one of those people who makes
things happen, right here at home. “One
of the great things about living here is
the trails and our connection to nature
and ranching. It’s a great way to spend
time with friends.”
Parking is limited, so if you can, ride
your bike, or drive and park at the 4-way
stop behind the Chamber of Commerce.
There, you can catch a ride on the free
shuttle to the Slate River Trailhead,
located four miles up Slate River Road
just north of Nicholson Lake.
Some sections of the trail route are rough
with uneven footing so please wear
sturdy hiking boots, don’t forget your
sunscreen, hat, work gloves and plenty
of water. We’ll supply the tools. You
can come for the full eight-hour work
session or just a few hours. Regardless, it
will be a great time for folks of all ages
who want to make this trail a reality.
Bring your camera–the views are
spectacular. We hope to see you there!
Photo by Ann Johnston
Photo by JC Leacock
hikes
Summer bursts into bloom-Join us to see what’s popped
C
ome and see conservation in action and make this a summer season to be remembered. As the wildflowers take over
we hope you will join us on one or more wildflower hikes held in affiliation with the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival this July.
Conservation comes alive at Washington Gulch
J
oin local legend Gary Rainwater on Thursday, July 12th from 8:30 a.m.
to noon, as he guides you through an amazing display of wildflowers on the Land
Trust’s Washington Gulch parcel, one of the few places in Colorado where the
unusual corydalis can be found. At heights of up to 5 feet, corydalis has pink and
white flowers that smell sweet, like lilacs.
Photo by Kathy Krucker
The Washington Gulch 54-acre mining claim was acquired by the Land Trust in 2000.
The Gulch and springs provide habitat for herds of elk and deer, foxes, coyotes,
porcupines and bears. The land is abundant with wildflowers including the twisted
stalk, bishop’s cap, elephantella and tall bluebells.
A rare glimpse of Rozman Ranch
W
ildflower expert and local author Katherine Darrow
is offering a rare tour on the privately owned Rozman Ranch, a
designated Colorado Centennial Ranch.
Located at the base of Whetstone Mountain, the Ranch boasts
beautiful forests, lush hay meadows and 2 miles of the Slate River.
The hike is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10th from 9 a.m. to noon.
Thanks to the efforts of the Rozman family and the Crested Butte
Land Trust, 467 acres of this iconic ranch are now protected. This
year, the Rozmans go a step further in their desire to see conservation
inspire others and generously allow us to bring you this special tour
of their property and the summer wildflowers.
This time, a treat not just for the eyes
Photo by Ann Johnston
photo by Ann Johnston
N
ot to be missed is a wildflower tour on Wednesday, July 11th from 3 to 7
p.m., on the Lower Loop parcel. This tour ends with savory appetizers and cocktails
prepared by Feast and Merriment, 2011 best business of the year winner, at the Yurt
on Magic Meadows.
The Land Trust’s Lower Loop parcel is nestled in the Slate River Wetlands Preserve.
Portions of these wetlands are mostly unchanged since the last major glaciers were
in the valley more than 10,000 years ago.
Come with friends and family and we’ll identify flowers and learn about restoration
projects, historic mining use, and current grazing patterns on this 289-acre property.
Photo by Ansley Chappell
For all hikes, please register directly with the Crested Butte Wildflower
Festival at www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com or call 970.349.2571.
our mission
To forever protect and steward open lands for vistas, recreation, wildlife and ranching,
thus contributing to Gunnison County’s unique heritage and quality of life.
Build favorite memories while hiking with family
G
lee Biery vividly remembers Crested Butte in the early 1950s, when her family first came
here. Already in her mid-40s, Glee had spent her childhood exploring the wildflowers of Lake
Huron, Michigan, with her mother, while the Scarlet Tanagers and Great Blue Herons sailed high
above. The white and red pine trees which towered above the lake made such an impression on her
that she always wanted to become part of a mountain community.
When she first glimpsed the tall blue spruce forest of the former mining town of Pittsburg in 1966,
located nine miles north of Crested Butte, she knew she had come home—and she wanted it to stay
naturally magnificent…for a long, long time.
Photo by Kurt Reise
Ten years ago, Glee conserved her land with the Crested Butte Land Trust. “My kids and grandkids
love the outdoors, and I wanted there to be a place for children in the future, where they could experience the wonders of
nature,” said Glee, who is approaching her 86th birthday as she reflected upon the very act of conserving her land. Remembering
quietly, “I protected my land to give me and my family a peace of heart. I’m so glad I did.”
They say you can’t go back home. But in the case of Glee’s family, their legacy will also reflect the love they had for the land.
Home is where the heart is and in our experience, just like Glee and her family, conservation is often a family’s tribute to their
fondest memories. Ten years later, we thank you again Glee–for conservation begins at home.
What happens if they don’t
have a chance?
W
ith your help, conservation can last forever: in the
hearts of kids, the streams and forests, and the ranches that
have yet to be conserved.
You can make sure that happens in Gunnison County
with a legacy gift in your estate plan to the Crested Butte
Land Trust. It’s simple to do, and the impact will last for
generations.
Your gift can make a huge difference in our efforts to protect
the lands we all treasure–lands important to our economy
and way of life. Please contact Executive Director Ann
Johnston at 970.349.1206 or Board Member Peter Kennel at
[email protected], to confidentially explore your ideas
for a legacy gift to ensure it meets your wishes and the needs
of the Land Trust.
Photo by
by Nathan
Nathan Bilow
Photo
Bilow
By becoming a member of our Codicil Club, our way of
acknowledging those who have made a legacy gift to the
Land Trust, your leadership and generosity will not be
forgotten.
financial report
The Crested Butte Land Trust’s funds come from conservation programs, donations gifted by individuals, foundation
and government grants, fundraising events and in-kind goods and services. These funds support land acquistions and
conservation programs, stewardship of all Land Trust properties, fundraising and administrative expenses.
Source of Funds
Use of Funds
52% Acquisition and Conservation Programs
30% Stewardship
9% General and Administration
9% Fundraising
CBLT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
The assets and liabilities listed below are from the independent audited financial statements of the Crested Butte Land Trust for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Copies of the audited financial statements are available upon request.
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Other Assets
Investments
Cash restricted for conservation programs
Grants Receivable
Buildings, equipment, net, and other assets
Conservation land and easements
Total assets:
Total:
513,727
4,314
200,865
540,475
44,000
179,220
3,201,785
4,684,386
Current liabilities:
Notes payable, net of current portion
Total liabilities:
47,916
591,522
639,438
Net Assets:
Undesignated/Unrestricted
Board designated for endowment
Temporarily restricted
Total net assets
2,989,296
471,177
584,475
4,044,948
Total liabilities and net assets
4,684,386
Photo by Ann Johnston
*In 2011, more than 200 volunteers contributed more than 2,000 hours toward the Land Trust’s mission “to protect land forever.” From
hike leaders, conservation monitors, stewardship volunteers, and trail builders, our community of volunteers helps make our work possible.
Thank you, volunteers.
adventure
Fall in love with a new hobby and stay connected to nature
Y
our chance to become a kid
again just arrived. Or, maybe this is
the chance you’ve been waiting for
to share the love of nature with your
kids or grandkids. Ever hear them
mutter “there’s nothing to do…”?
Well, these special nature hikes
provide exciting goals for youngsters
of all ages who like a quest. It’s
also a terrific time to connect with
“is aLetterboxing
great way to
explore places - and
everybody loves a
treasure hunt!
”
Steph White, local letterboxer
Did you know?
Over 150 years ago, letterboxing
began in Dartmoor National Park,
England, when a park guide left
a bottle near a natural pool with
his calling card in it, along with an
invitation to those who found the
bottle to add theirs.
Years later, visitors started leaving
self-addressed post cards in the jar,
anticipating they would be returned
by mail by the next park visitor, thus
letterboxing originated. Today, there
are over 50,000 letterboxers worldwide. Go to www.atlasquest.com
or www.letterboxing.org for more
information.
the numerous beautiful parcels preserved by the Crested Butte Land Trust as
you test your sleuthing skills. The pursuit, called Letterboxing, combines hiking
and treasure hunting by using clues and maps to search for boxes that house
beautifully made stamps by local artists.
These boxes can be found from coast to coast, and can provide entertaining,
low-cost family adventure. In fact, you can letterbox in all 50 states and
more than 200 countries, including Paris, France, Bondi Beach, Australia, and
San José, Costa Rica. Local
artists Steph White and
Gail Sovick, and board
member Karen Janssen,
created the unique stamps,
secretly hid boxes, and
developed the clues.
Keep us Posted
Photo by Steph White
We’d love to hear how
your search goes–post
information
on
our
facebook page, but don’t
give away the clues…
For more information
and details to get started,
please visit our website,
www.cblandtrust.org.
Five Easy Steps to Begin a
Letterboxing Journey
Get Ready:
If you love the outdoors, you’re halfway
there. Very little is needed to get started
– you will need a “trail name,” a compass
(for some clues), a rubber stamp
that symbolizes you, a notebook for
stamping, and an ink pad. Your stamp
can be hand-carved or commercially
made. It doesn’t have to be fancy.
Create your Trail Name:
A trail name is your personal identity – you
can use your own name, or a nickname
that means something special to you.
Download the Clues:
Go to our website (www.cblandtrust.org)
to get the clues for each conservation area.
Start Hunting:
Using your compass (and a little
common sense), go out and find the
little boxes under rocks, nestled into
tree nooks or other clever places.
Stamp your Place:
Once you find the box, and the stamp
inside, stamp your own notebook
and the guestbook in the box. The
guestbook stays with the box and you’ll
fill your notebook with stampings as you
explore the lands of the Land Trust.
THANK YOU to all of the following contributors who supported the Crested Butte Land Trust from May 15, 2011 to May 14, 2012.
We sincerely appreciate our Sustaining Members (shown in green) who provide ongoing annual contributions.
If you are interested in becoming a Sustaining Member please contact Ann Johnston at 970.349.1206.
Trustees of the Land
($25,000 +)
Gates Family Foundation
Gunnison Valley Land
Preservation Board
Great Outdoors Colorado
Tim and Diane Mueller,
Crested Butte Mountain
Resort
Town of Crested Butte
Guardians of the Land
($10,000 - $24,999)
Brandt Foundation
-in memory of Sarah Brandt
Mrs. Theodora L. Feldberg
Jeff Hermanson
The Louise H. and David S.
Ingalls Foundation
Dr. Jeremy Levin and
Margery Feldberg
Anthony and Randi Stroh
The Pine Tree Foundation
William and Anita Vallett, Jr.
Patrons of the Land
($5,000 - $9,999)
Arthur Kontos Foundation
Gene and Shirley Cordes
Phyllis Cowell
Jane Bekins Meginnis
Foundation
John and Suzanne Simmons
Dr. and Mrs. John Soucheray
John and Carson Taylor, Jr.
Douglas Walker
Advocates of the Land
($1,000 - $4,999)
Richard and Mary Allen
Bruce and Deborah Alpern
The Bailey Wildlife
Foundation
David and Chris Baxter
Kevin J. and Susan W. Beltz
Glee Biery
Thomas and Linda Biery
Alison Brandt
Ian and Frances Bresnahan
Russell and Dorothy Budd
Robert Burnett and Charla
Brown
J. Christopher and Ruth
Carey
Carlson Family Foundation
Nick and Murrie Chirekos
Chris Mikesell Foundation
Community Foundation of the
Gunnison Valley with thanks
to the donorsAnne Hickman
Timothy and Christe
Fretthold
Robert Couchman
Calvin Cruz and Jane
Kuenzel
Kathy Darrow
John C. and Neva C. Dawson
Gwen G. Des Cognets
John Dugenske and Jackie
Bush
Kent and Margo Dunbar
Scott W. and Pamela F. Eaton
Frank and Linda Fialkoff
Matthew S. and Helen Y.
Hayes
Fred Holbrook
Holbrook & Smith General
Contractors
Joe and Tracy Hollister
Ben and Mary Gwen Hulsey
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin P.
Jenevein, Jr.
Dr. Mark Kaufman
Terry and Sally Kelley
Peter and Margaret Kennel
Doug Kroft
Land Trust Alliance
David and Sandra Leinsdorf
Ed and Judy Ligon, Jr.
John and Debra Lucas
Douglas Ian and Linda
McDonald
Kenneth and Barbara Moffitt
Franklin and Liz Myers
Dr. Sam Myers and Ms.
Kelsey Wirth
Nichols Family Foundation
Trust
Poor Richard’s Charitable
Trust
Terry and Ginger Rathert
Bill and Carolyn Reimer
Schwab Fund for Charitable
Giving
Lowry and LeIla Smith
Sylvia Soucheray Trust
Trappers Crossing At Crested
Butte Association
Wally Trepp
Jim Watson
Richard and Rodi Whiting
Bruce and Susanne Wilkinson
Claire Williams
Dr. and Mrs. Lacy Williams
Christopher and Kelsey Wirth
Protectors of the Land
($500 - $999)
Paul and Joy Adams
Akers Foundation
Harold H. and Rosalind
Wright Cook, Jr.
Reagan and Susan Coon
Sterling and Melinda Doster
John M. and Shannon Fudge
Harry and Kathleen Fulton
Robert J. and Ann Fyfe
Ron Goering and Imogene
Bessett
Alex Gruzen and Karen Voss
Gruzen
Lash Hansborough and Judy
Breiten Cole
Alan and Gloria Heath
James M. and Ynette Hogue
Mr. and Mrs. Don Humphreys
Robert and Barbara Kauffman
Michael and Colette Kraatz
Timothy and Andrea Ruth Lee
Jimmie D. and Ellen Martin,
Jr.
Charles and Cathy McGinnis
Ethan and Kathryn Mueller
Allen G. and Holly Oliphant
Thomas H. Perkins
Steve Porter
Gary and Frances Rainwater
Mike and Cille Ribaudo
The San Diego Foundation
with thanks to the donors:
Dr. and Mrs. Chris Colwell
Dave and Betty Schneider
Donna Seligman and John
Garrett
Randall P. and Marsha
Singleton, M.D.
Darrell and Harriet Sollberger
Larry and Christine Tanning
Timber Ridge School
-in honor of Bill Brandt
Tomichi Tire and Towing
Service
Graham Ullrich and Sue
Schappert
Michael and Laura Werner
Gretchen and Joseph Wilson
Klaus and Karin Wisiol
Caretakers of the Land
($250 - $499)
Anonymous (2)
Beth Appleton
Bailey Family Foundation
C.B. Baird, Jr.
David Barnett and Nikki
McManus
Keith and Jodi Bauer
Fred and Suzanne N. Berry,
Jr.
Charles Bess and Jennifer
Murray Bess
Joan Binkow
Peter Booth
Robert J. and Malla T.
Brandenberger
Lawrence J. and Debbie
Brannian
Michael A. Brummer
Dr. Joseph Calandra
Chevron Humankind
Matching Gift Program
Stuart Cobb
Jack and Peggy Colby
Brian Cooney
Alene and John Davis
Christopher Defelis and Laura
Cass
City Market/King Soopers
Charitable Giving
Brian and Carol Dale
Chris Degner
David and Barbara
Dehaemers
Bruce Driver and Char
Dougherty
Scott and Debra Duncan
David D. and Carole J. Ebner
Charles Ehm and Ruth Ann
Keene
J. Crockett and Bonnie
Farnell, II
Frank and Geyle Hampel
Kelly B. and Tanja Harrison
Andrew and Kate Haverkampf
Doug Higley and Heather
Prouty
Michael Lee and Martha
Hodgden
John and Jackie Ingham
David and Ann Johnston
John and Mary Jones
John Kolb
Don G. and Josephine L.
LeBrasse
-in memory of Judy Bowman
-in memory of Don Fraser
-in memory of Marian
Meunier
Timothy and Andrea Ruth Lee
Dr. John McAllister
Kathleen McBreen
Steve and Anne Murray
Bill and Cynthia Peatross
Jeanette Peter
Randall and Shirley Pogue
William and Margaret Puckett
Ralph Savarese and Roberta
McMorrow
Gary and Nancy Schultz
Daniel Semegen and Susan
Firestone Semegen
James and Delrina Sides
Skip and Karen Smith
Jacob Steele
Braden Stroup and Tara
Holmes
David and Corinne Tyler
Dian VanDeMark and Tom
Hartman
Martha C. and Tom Warner
Carl and Jamie Weisbrod,
Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas
Jewish Community Foundation
Robert and Betsy Zakely
Supporters of the Land
(up to $249)
Anonymous (6)
Jeff and Tammy Albrecht
Alpine Acupuncture
American Express
Foundation
Trent and Linda Anderson
William and Jill Angel
Dale and Brenda Archer
Karin Arndt
-in honor of Gene Cordes
James D. and Joanne W.
Arnott
Elizabeth Jane Ayarra and
Peggy Preston
Bank of the West
James and Karen Barney
Paul J. and Kate Barney
William and Bonnie
Barrington
Tery L. and Mary C. Baskin
Nathan and Carla Beal
Nancy Beaudry
James and Catherine
Benedict
R.C. and Joyce Benson
Walker and Ruth Berkshire
Paul and Mary Lou Blacharski
Jules Bohnn, M.D.
Kenneth Bolich
Rose-Marie Bollier
Janet Bowman and Laurie
Bolard
Candice Bond
John and Kay Braziel
William T. and Peggy Breer
Robert and Carol Foster
Breeze, M.D.
Dale A. and Christina E.
Broekemeier
Frank Brookins
William and Susan Brooks
Allen Brown
Andrew Brown
Dwight and Patsy Brown
Bill and Carolyn Brusman
Bernard E. and Martha A.
Bryson
William and Elaine Burcham
Richard and Martha Burr
Dr. Joseph Calandra
David and Terry Clayton
Community Foundation of the
Gunnison Valley
-Gleeson Family Fund
Don Cook and Kay Peterson
Cook
Gary and Kirsten Cook
Jeremiah Cosgrove and
Judith Anderson
Patricia L. Crader
Winfield Craven, MD
Crested Butte/Mt. Crested
Butte Chamber
-in honor of Denis Hall
Cristiana Guesthaus
Richard and Eva Critchfield
John Todd and Caroline Lee
Crocker
Drs. James Crowell, III and
Sterling Sightler
Melissa Cunningham
Paul T. and Mary J.
Cunningham
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Curtis
Stephen and Elizabeth
Cushman
Dallas Jewish Community
Foundation with thanks to
the donorsLaurie and Dan Goetz
Family
William and Margaret
D’Armond
Dandelion Design
David and Shannon Darab
Paul and Robbie Davis
Peter W. De Leeuw
Jeffrey Delaney and Dana
Beardslee Delaney
Terry and Laura Detlefsen
Richard and Anne Dougherty
-in honor of Skip and Ruth
Berkshire
Dragon Sheet Metal
Kent and Margo Dunbar
Peter P. and Susan C. Dunda
William and Susan Duryea
Ernest Eck and Patricia Karlin
Dr. Paul R. and Anne H.
Ehrlich
David and Lois Einsidler
-in honor of Margo Nevins
EN10, LLC
F. Maxwell and Andrea T.
Evans
Nicholas and Debby Faes
Xavier Fane
Jacquetta Feldman
-in honor of Alex Gruzen
Dean E. Fenton
Stephen Figlewski and Carol
Lipsitch
Kiley Flint
Joseph and Janice Foerch
Wendy Foltz
Cheryl Baldwin Frech
Gilbert L. and Alice Fuld
Martha Gabel
Charles K. and Stephanie R.
Gailey, III
James and Barbara Garot
Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbs
Steven and Joyce Gibson
Bob, Mandy, Ben and Mo
Gillie
Jack Gilmour and Bettye
Lemon-Gilmour
Giving First Community First
Foundation
David and Sharon Gleeson
Dan and Laurie Goetz
Rebecca Gordon
David and Holly Grainger
Milton and Jennie Graves
Christopher and Sheila Green
-in memory of Sarah Brandt
Charles J. Gries
Barry and Rena Grossman
Adam Groudan
Peter J. Hagen and Lindsay
Faulkner Hagen
Bryan and Pamela Hagerty
Scott and Heidi Hahn
Denis Hall
Richard and Wendy Hall
Jason Hammer
Ralph and Carol Hamner
Scott and Kristi Hargrove
Richard and Beth Harper
Betsy Heartfield
Andrew and Lynn Hedesh
Joan Heinz
Casady Henry
Sandra C. Henry
Mary Hense
Karen Hickey
Joseph and Elisabeth Hise
Christine P. Holbrook
Robert Howard
William and Janis L. Hughes
-in memory of Eric Byrd
Brian Inouye and Nora
Underwood
David and Bonnie Inouye
John and Simone Irwin
Randa Jacobs
Karen Janssen
Mindaugas and Linnea Jatulis
Steve and Alice Jennison
Thomas and Karen Jensen
David and Elizabeth Johnston
-in memory of Cassi
Wilmingham
Gregg and Kristine Kampf
Robert and Barbara Kauffman
-in memory of Ralph Walton
James and Ruth Keene, III
Kelly Keesee
William and Daisette Kellett
Terry and Sally Kelley
Charles and Linda Knicely
Katherine Knorr
Fred and Robin Koval
Kathy Krucker
Dennis Krug
Brian and Christina Kuhlmann
William and Marjorie Laduke
C. Prewitt and Connie Lane
David and Kathryn Larsen
Edwin Lehrburger
Iris Levin
Michael and Ellen Levitt
Margot Levy
David A. and Mary D. Lind
Woody and Wendy
Lindenmyer
Robert Lyman
Holden and Priscilla, Micala
and Manali Macrae
Neal Manecke and Kim
Walter
William and Christian Manuel
James Marra and Marla
Covey
Ronald and Patricia Martin
-in honor of Charles and
Beatrice Cleveland
Tom and Tricia Martin
-in honor of Gabe Martin
William and Judy McCormick
Charles and Susan McKee
Marcel Medued and Jan
Parker
Michael Merrifield
Ronald W. Meyer
Russell Miller and Melynda
Hogue Miller
William H. and Jean P. Miller,
Jr.
W. Henson and Carolyn
Moore
Toby R. and Nancy C. Morey
James and Linda Morton
Barry and Lynne Muirhead
Steve and Anne Murray
Gary and Rochelle Needham
Georg Nevole
David and Marjorie O’Reilly
Oh Be Dogful Pet Ranch
Karen Ortiz
Lawrence C. and Verin
Paddock
Mrs. Maren Palmer
Callie Parkman
Virginia Passoth
Gerry and Lois Pate
John and Caryn Patton
Dan and Harriet Peavy
Leslie C. Perrot-Friedkin
Eric Peterson and Cathy
Steinberger
Kris and Bobby Pogoloff
James and Joan Prentice
Gregory Price
Susan Reithel
Richard and Sharon Renwick
Michael and Nancy Roach
Michelle Robinson
Judge Ross and Mariann
Sears
Jane Dunn Rossiwall
Dr. Sandra G. Rosswork
Sandra Polson Trust
James Schmidt
Donna Seligman and John
Garrett
Peter and Deborah Sershon
Ronald J. and Donna Seuferling
Jean Shipman
-in honor of Skip and Ruth
Berkshire
Shondeck Financial Services
and Insurance
Smithworks Natural Homes
Cathy Sporcich
Homer Staggs
Storage One/Crested Butte,
Phillip B. and Lisa Stranahan,
Jr.
Studio West
Robert Sundstrom
Richard and Kim Sweitzer
Terry Toole
Ross Tunkey
Wouter and Jill Van Tiel
John Todd and Carline
Crocker
Ralph and Lynne Veerman
Michael and Diane Vehlow
Martha Violett
Mercedes Voorhees
-in honor of Deborah
Voorhees
Joe and Ellen Walker
James R. and Patricia
Wallace
Neil Watko and Sandra
McNamara
Nancy N. Welch
David White and Heather
Duryea
William and Diana Winkler,
MD
Robert and Susan Youker
Johnathan and Beth Zink
Codicil Club
Frank Brookins
Richard Kimball and Mary
Louise Skinner
Karen Hickey
Margaret Mead
Ken Meyer and Julie Steel
Melanie Rees
Phil Roy
Gifts In Kind
Alley Hats
Ananda Massage
Artisan Rug Gallery
Avalon Salon
Mary Chafee Baskin
Nathan Bilow Photography
Blackbridge Winery
Bliss Community Chiropractic
Cafe
CB Hand and Foot Care
Center for the Arts
Colorado FreeSkier
Gene and Shirley Cordes
Crested Butte Angler
Crested Butte Film Festival
Crested Butte Mountain
Theater
Crested Butte’s Personal
Chefs
Crested Butte Rental Center
Crested Butte True Value
Cristiana Guesthaus
CS Irwin
Joe and Liz Currier
Dirty Girls
Doctor Robert
Django’s
EastSide Bistro
Elk Avenue Dental
Escape Body Works
Farrell’s Restaurant
Firebrand Delicatessen
Gene Taylor’s
Handworks
Fred Holbrook
Interiors
David Johnston Tennis
Peter and Margaret Kennel
Gabe and Kyra Martin
Mary Larson Massage
Kay McNett
Steve and Anne Murray
Nathan Bilow Photography
Pastures of Plenty
Bill and Carolyn Reimer
Rocky Mountain Biological
Laboratory
Rubens
Sail Western Colorado
Shelburne Vineyards
Lowry and Lella Smith
The Bean
The Wagonless Chuck Band
Third Eye Photography
Tomichi Cycles
Trent Bona Photography
Michael and Diane Vehlow
Patrick and Susan Vehlow
Stewards of the Land
CBLT sincerely thanks
the following families and
organizations for their generous
land contributions and
preservation efforts:
Allen, Anders, Beitner, Bench,
Betz, Biery, Budd, Burstein,
Cavalli, Conroad Associates
LP, Cosentino, De Pasquale,
Divine, Eccher, Elliot, Family of
Andrew Kasic, Gallin, Gebhart,
Gronk LLC, Hermanson, Hidden
Mine Homeowners Association,
Huckeby, Jucha, Kapushion,
Kennel, Klingsmith, Kochevar,
Kroft, Kubricht, McBride, McElroy,
McGill, Mead, Meredith, Miller,
Niccoli, Ochs, Oso & Luna,
LLC, Passow, Parry, Pitkin Iron
Co., Ranch Reserve, Riverbend
Homeowners Association,
Robbins, Robinson, Rocky
Mountain Biological Laboratory,
Rolling River LLC, Rozman,
Silka, Smith, Stratman, Stroh,
Trout Ranch LLC, Trust for Public
Land, US Energy, US Forest
Service, Utley, Zeligman.
At CBLT we strive to
ensure that our donors and
supporters are recognized
accurately. If we have
inadvertently not listed you,
or if a mistake has been
made, please contact Mary
Chandler at 970.349.1206
so we can correct it.
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 27
CRESTED BUTTE, CO
81224
CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST
PO Box 2224
Crested Butte, CO
81224
Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament
“The Caddis Cup is a fun way to enjoy the pristine mountain streams and
rivers of Gunnison County, enjoy the camaraderie of fly fishermen and guides,
a delicious banquet, all for the sake of helping the CB Land Trust,” says Jack
McAllister, a 10 year participant and two-time winner of the event.
CBLT stock photo
Please join us on Thursday and Friday, July 19 and 20. We’ll begin with
an evening impeccably hosted by David and Chris Baxter at the unique and
secluded Cement Creek Ranch to pair participants with local guides while
enjoying a delicious meal prepared by Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs.
Fishing starts the next morning, and we’ll end the day with an amazing
array of edibles and noshes from Feast and Merriment. Space is limited.
For more information or registration, go to www.cblandtrust.org or call Katie at 970.349.1206
Celebration of Conservation Dinner
Bring your friends and family and enjoy the incredible music of Gypsy
Jazz Social Club, voted a top-five band in this spring’s Telluride Jazz
Band Competition, while sipping on cocktails and enjoying a stellar
Colorado bluebird afternoon on Thursday, July 26. We’ll have
plenty of silent auction items that you won’t want to leave without.
We’ll treat you to a savory menu, specially prepared by Chef Eric
Jaeger of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, while offering incredible
live auction items for you and your guests. This annual benefit
provides critical funds needed to ensure the most treasured natural
places in Gunnison County are preserved and cared for forever.
Purchase your tickets before June 30th for a 10% discount.
Photo courtesy of Gypsy Jazz Social Club
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