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Southern Plains Land Trust
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A nonprofit dedicated to gaining ground and rewilding grassland for prairie wildlife on the Southern Plains of the United States.

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Every gift matters, and together we can give this goofy burrowing owl a safe refuge. 🦉🌾Celebrate Colorado Gives Day by supporting our mission to gain ground for prairie wildlife. Donate at https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/SPLT and help make a difference for nature!
#ColoradoGivesDay
December 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday! After Thanksgiving Thursday and Black Friday we can choose to pay it forward and give back to the land. Supporting an environmental non-profit is a great way to make an impact!

Please donate today via www.coloradogives.org/organization/SPLT for Giving Tuesday. Thank you!
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Colorado Gives Day is almost here! 🌾🦬
Join us in protecting and rewilding a network of prairie refuges for native wildlife! Your gift helps to gain ground for bison, beavers, birds, and beyond. Donate now at https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/SPLT
#ColoradoGivesDay #WaveofGenerosity #Bison
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Is this A) a turkey, or B) an endangered Lesser Prairie-Chicken on the brink of extinction in Colorado and in need of immediate habitat protection which can be provided by Southern Plains Land Trust who is creating a new refuge with help from supporters like you?

Happy Thanksgiving y'all! 🦃🌾
November 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Want to find out more about our black-footed ferret reintroduction program? Read our latest online newsletter! 🌾 Sign up for the Grassland Gazette (forever free) and read the November edition of our newsletter here: https://ow.ly/Nosg50XxKKN

📸 by Jerry Neal, CPW
#southernplainslandtrust
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
An evening to remember! 🥂
Last Saturday we celebrated the prairie with 150 of our supporters. We were proud to have the First Gentleman attend the celebration and share his passion for the environment with us. We are also proud to introduce our new Board President, Aubyn Royall!
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Checking out the new digs...this black-footed ferret just got the keys to her new home! 🗝️

We were able to reintroduce a new group of the most endangered mammal of North America. This species needs healthy and extensive colonies of prairie dogs in order to sustain itself, and that's what we've got!
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We are still beaming from our amazing Celebration of the Prairie last Saturday! A big 'thank you' to all of our supporters, those who joined us at the venue and those who participated online. You turned the evening into a record-breaking fundraiser!

#LesserPrairieChicken #CelebrationofthePrairie
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Tomorrow is the big day! The Celebration of the Prairie, our largest annual event, is taking place this Saturday from 6-9PM in Denver! 🥂
We do not sell tickets at the door, so for those lucky enough to have a ticket: see you tomorrow! Looking forward to it! 🥰

#CelebrationofthePrairie
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🌟Auction Item Highlight🌟
Here's your perfect opportunity to finally have that beautiful family or pet portrait completed in a professional studio located in Littleton, Colorado!

The certificate includes the sitting fee of $190 and $600 for printing your finished product.
https://ow.ly/FWRu50XpxWk
Portrait Photo Studio Session | Celebration of the Prairie - online auction | Southern Plains Land Trust
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November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌟Auction Item Highlight🌟
You can still join our online auction, but not for long...bidding closes on November 15 at 8:45PM MTN!

How cool would it be to own this set of gorgeous prairie song bird photographs! Printed on high-quality metal, each 8x12", by Emma Balunek!

https://ow.ly/8Spj50XpwtQ
Prairie Song Bird Photographs by Emma Balunek | Celebration of the Prairie - online auction | Southern Plains Land Trust
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November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌟Auction Item Highlight🌟
This offer goes to the 'highest' bidder: a return flight on a private airplane (up to 4 people) from Erie to Telluride for the day, including a brunch or lunch at the Chop House Restaurant in the New Sheridan Hotel.

An unforgettable experience!
https://ow.ly/BaJ450Xpw0J
Fly and Dine in Telluride | Celebration of the Prairie - online auction | Southern Plains Land Trust
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November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🌟Auction Item Highlight🌟
Anyone can join our online auction! Your bid will support our conservation programs and specifically the Lesser Prairie-Chicken!

For example, bid on this stunning work of art by Denver-based artist Dolan Geiman called 'Rainbow Warriors'.

https://ow.ly/NYOW50XpvwJ
'Rainbow Warriors' by Dolan Geiman | Celebration of the Prairie - online auction | Southern Plains Land Trust
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Now here's an offer you can't refuse...Dinner & Serenade by ED Henry Pollock at Heartland's Room-in-the-Rocks!

Imagine the following setting: a picturesque former homestead built into a rocky outcrop and NEVER BEFORE made available to the public.
https://ow.ly/5J8U50XoTxX
Dinner & Serenade by ED Henry Pollock at Heartland's secret Room-in-the-Rocks | Celebration of the Prairie - online auction | Southern Plains Land Trust
What could beat spending time at SPLT's iconic Heartland Ranch? How about an exclusive, VIP evening with SPLT Executive Director Dr. Henry Pollock? Still not enough? How about a personal prairie-themed serenade FOR EACH ATTENDEE?!?! STILL not enough? Imagine the following setting: a picturesque form…
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November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌟Auction Item Highlight🌟
Donated by our partner: Wild Birds Unlimited, a stunning birdhouse art pole!
Designed to attract and house the local avian population, it features a beautifully detailed birdhouse perched atop, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
https://ow.ly/XT0U50XoTpK
Birdhouse Art Pole | Celebration of the Prairie - online auction | Southern Plains Land Trust
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November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🌟Auction Item Highlight🌟
Tour to Active Prairie-Chicken Lek with Expert Jonathan Reitz!🌾

Bid on this item, or other unique experiences, travel options, art, or business deals via our auction website: https://ow.ly/eZEs50Xo9Ma

Bidding is open from now till November 15th! Anyone can join!
📸 CPW
Tour to Active Prairie-Chicken Lek with expert Jonathan Reitz | Celebration of the Prairie - online auction | Southern Plains Land Trust
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November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌟 Auction Item Highlight 🌟
Our online auction (open for bids from now till November 15th!) has many amazing items, such as this exclusive $1500 gift certificate to Platt Park Veterinary Hospital in Denver, Colorado!
https://ow.ly/PVEv50Xo9Ic
#fundraiser #auction #SouthernPlainsLandTrust
Gift Certificate to Platt Park Veterinary Hospital | Celebration of the Prairie - online auction | Southern Plains Land Trust
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November 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This is your final chance to join our Celebration of the Prairie on November 15th in Denver! 🥂 An evening filled with fun, music, food, drinks and nature-minded people! The last tickets are for sale now via this link:
https://ow.ly/gRJP50Xnfct

See you at the Celebration! 🐔🌾
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Colorado Gives Day is on Tuesday December 9th, and the giving has already started by Colorado Gives since they match new monthly donations this entire month!

All donations made online through December 9 are boosted by the $1 million+ Incentive Fund.

Check www.coloradogives.org/organization/SPLT
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🌟 Auction Item Highlight 🌟
Coming January, we are partnering with Reefs to Rockies to provide an exclusive 3-day Winter Raptor tour at the Southern Plains Land Trust preserves!
Bid on this amazing auction item via the link below and you could win a spot on the tour!

https://ow.ly/wSwP50Xm87v
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The bidding has begun - the Celebration auction is now online! Anyone can bid and win, so head to the link below to bid on great items. From unique prairie art to beach holidays!

Take a look and please share! https://ow.ly/3F9r50Xkwna
#fundraiser #southernplainslandtrust #celebration #auction
Celebration of the Prairie - online auction by Southern Plains Land Trust
Even if you can't join us for the actual Celebration in Denver this year, you can support us by joining this auction! We are fundraising for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken - a native bird on the brink of extinction. There are now fewer than 100 males in the entire state of Colorado, a place where this s…
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October 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Did you miss yesterday's webinar on Restoring Keystone Species? Don't worry! There is a recording! 🙌

Head over to our SPLT YouTube channel and while you are there check out some of our other videos! #likeandsubscribe https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernPlainsLT
#southernplainslandtrust #keystones
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Let's hear it for the keystone species! 🙌 Join our upcoming webinar and Q&A with SPLT's Executive Director.

Webinar Date and Time: October 29th, 2025, 7pm - 7:45pm (Mountain Time)
Register here for a Calendar invite, zoom link and reminder: https://forms.gle/HZxbRZ8zTM15FKST8
📸 by Karen Voepel
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On November 15th, we will be Celebrating the Prairie, and you can join us! This fun evening in Denver will include food, drinks, and entertainment...all for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken. 🥂

6 - 9 PM @ Skylight venue, Denver
Tickets: https://ow.ly/oe9Y50XfakV
📸 Courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife
October 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Come join this upcoming webinar to hear about our keystone-focused approach to rewilding, and exciting future plans for keystone species research and conservation at SPLT!

Webinar Date and Time: October 29th, 2025, 7pm - 7:45pm (Mountain Time)
Register here https://forms.gle/HZxbRZ8zTM15FKST8
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM