The annual Christmas Tree Sale will be held at Dakota Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 8-10 a.m. A limited number of trees cut from Ken-Caryl Ranch Open Space forest management areas will be available to the public on a first come, first served basis. Rangers are requesting donations in exchange for the trees, and the donations will be used to offset expenses in the open space program. If you have any questions, contact the Ranger Staff at 303-979-1876, ext. 170.

A Willow Springs resident hiking with a dog on Wild Turkey Trail west of the subdivision recently encountered a mountain lion. The dog was off leash when it encountered the lion. The dog ran back to the owner with the mountain lion in pursuit. The resident was able to scare the mountain lion off using a tree branch. The dog received scratch wounds and is expected to recover. This encounter is a good reminder to always keep your dog on a leash. Please see the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Press Release for other safety tips for living in mountain lion country.

Research has demonstrated the importance of social and emotional learning, even above academics. Positive Discipline parenting tools teach valuable social and life skills without using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness and even logical consequences—at least hardly ever. Please see the Class Flyer for details.

Date: 2 consecutive sessions, Jan. 28 & Feb. 25

Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Ranch House

Fee: Resident $140/person, $200/couple

Non-Resident $168/person, $240/couple

Register Online for Course #44402