2026 Summary

On February 25–26, 2026, the Boulder Valley and Longmont Conservation Districts, alongside our dedicated partners and sponsors, proudly hosted the 14th annual From Our Lands to Your Hands Workshop. This two-day event welcomed 1,180 fourth-grade students from 17 schools across the St. Vrain Valley and Boulder Valley School Districts.

With 17 presenters and a wide range of interactive stations, students explored the essential role agriculture and natural resource stewardship play in their everyday lives. Hands-on activities included butter making, crafting hand-woven textiles, and learning about invasive species, soil health, plant science, animal health, and forestry.

Local experts shared engaging, age-appropriate lessons focused on conservation, land management, and the science behind our working landscapes. Students gained a deeper understanding of how farms, forests, and public lands are managed sustainably, and why protecting these resources is vital for future generations.

From Our Lands to Your Hands continues to be a cornerstone educational event, connecting students to the land, the science, and the people who help keep our natural resources thriving. We extend our sincere thanks to our presenters, partners, and volunteers who made this year’s event a success.

Presenters and partners included: 
 

• Growing Gardens
• Colorado State University Extension Boulder County
• Boulder County 4-H
• Boulder County Parks & Open Space
• Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
• Colorado State University Veterinarians
• Colorado State Conservation Board
• Boulder Mushroom
• The Watershed Center
• Boulder Valley and Longmont Conservation Districts
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Aquatic Invasive Species
• Handweavers Guild of Boulder
• CSU Extension
• Colorado State Forest Service
• Several local farmers
• St. Vrain and Windsor FFA Chapters

This event could not occur without the many volunteers and community members who donate their time and talents. THANK YOU!