For 65 years, Rex and JoAnn Coffman cared for this land and watched wildlife come and go every season. As they turn 90 and step back from ranching, Rex and Jo agreed to sell this special place to AVLT while retaining the right to live out their days here. You can help them ensure the ranch remains active in local agricultural, a place for wild critters and plants to thrive, and a quiet place for the community to enjoy. |
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2019-2021: COMMUNITY LISTENING
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Community members, nonprofits, and municipalities shared how AVLT can help address their concerns for the future. From this input, we identified the need for an ambassador property to inspire broader conservation, demonstrate regenerative agriculture, welcome this diverse community to connect to conservation, and become AVLT's forever home.
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2021: PROTECT
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With incredible community support and a generous discount by the Coffman family, AVLT purchased Coffman Ranch in 2021. Pitkin County placed a conservation easement on the ranch to forever protect the 141-acres of rich soils, wildlife habitat, and natural resources.
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2022: LISTEN & LEARN
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With partner support, AVLT conducted dozens of one-on-one listening sessions and ecological surveys. Data were compiled to assess the best design for human activity, restoration, and improved agriculture practices. This listening and learning stage will continue throughout every remaining stage in the Coffman campaign and beyond.
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2023: ENGAGE
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WHERE WE ARE NOW!
Through the planning process, several steps to safely open the ranch to the public for education, recreation, and community use. Targeted restoration and land management improvements will also be advanced throughout this year. |
2024: COMMIT
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Opportunities to establish a classroom, veggie farm plots, a demonstration kitchen, employee housing, and future AVLT offices were also outlined through the planning process. These buildings and cultivated outdoor spaces will be the last stage of the Coffman capital campaign.
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A place for youCoffman Coffee Walks Join your local land trust for a walk to the river! Rain, snow, or shine, every first Friday of the month at 9am we will be at the ranch ready to walk to the river.
You bring the coffee and we'll bring the convo. The walk takes approximately one hour. Please wear sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting wet and dress for the season. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed as it is a working ranch. The next Coffman Coffee Walk is Friday, April 7 at 9am. All ages are welcome! Please RSVP for every member of your party. You will receive an email with additional information before the event. Contact Carly Bolliger at carly@avlt.org or 970.963.8440 for any questions, special accommodations, or to cancel your registration. We love weekends at evenings, too! If you are unable to make it to a scheduled Coffman Coffee Walk, please contact us and we would love to take you out on a tour another day. |
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