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(Evergreen)  — Governor Jared Polis, joined by forestry experts, local leaders, and partners across key sectors, shared information on the major pine beetle outbreak taking hold in the Front Range and took  Executive Action(opens in new window)  in announcing the creation of a new task force designed to protect Colorado forests and communities from the impact the mountain pine beetle will have, particularly on Colorado’s Front Range ponderosa forests, over the next decade. Th

ISO Property Protection Class Rating Overview:   Florissant Fire Protection District (FFPD) was formed in 1997 when the Florissant/Divide Fire Protection District split into two separate organizations. Before that and now, the area has been served by volunteers since 1949. The current district coverage area is mountainous with grasslands and includes 66 square miles of Teller County, Colorado. Florissant Fire Public Protection Classification Rating PPC Rating of 5 This ratin

It's difficult to catch the beautiful and historic Hornbek Homestead in Teller County, Colorado open - but if you chance to drive by and see it open, do go in. Meanwhile, here is my article about Adeline Hornbek, a woman before her time and an important pioneer in area history. Enjoy. https://janmackellcollins.wordpress.com/2023/05/11/adeline-hornbek-woman-with-backbone/

This is a report summarizing current research on artificial light at night (ALAN)

Snowshoeing in the Pikes Peak region is one of the best and most accessible ways to get out and experience the outdoors in the wintertime. Many popular trails and hiking areas in the summertime are even more fun in the snow! Anyone from toddlers to older adults can snowshoe, and many local areas can be used for either a rolling stroll, or a heart pumping cold-weather workout. Make sure to ask a local shop where the best snow is as our Colorado weather changes frequently, and

“Turkey vulture” is an unfortunately commonplace and dismissive name.  Cathartes aura  is the more impressive title given by science: the...

Welcome to Druid Hills—we’re glad you’re here! Whether you’re a full-time resident or seasonal homeowner, the Druid Hills Property Owners Association (DHPOA) is here to support you and help you settle in.

The Druid Hills Property Owners Association (DHPOA) exists to help maintain the beauty, harmony, and property values of our neighborhood. One of the key ways we do this is through our governing covenants and restrictions.

There’s no better time to enjoy the natural beauty of Druid Hills than during the summer months. Nestled in the heart of Florissant, Colorado, our community offers easy access to some of the best hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation in the region.