The Ken-Caryl Firewise Committee will host a wildfire education meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Shaffer Room at the Ranch House. Residents are invited to attend and learn more about preparing for wildfire in Ken-Caryl. Representatives from the Ken-Caryl Firewise Committee, West Metro Fire Rescue and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will provide information on wildfires, emergency incidents, emergency notifications and safe evacuation procedures.

Don't miss Ken-Caryl Ranch’s newest event, the Barn BrewHa! The event will be at Dakota Lodge and the Equestrian Center on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live bluegrass music from 1 to 3 p.m., pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, Equestrian Center tours, open house to see Dakota Lodge renovations, KC Nature activities, Ranger and open space information, beer and wine from 12 to 3 p.m., coffee, barbeque, and more! The event is free but please bring cash for drinks and barbeque. Due to limited seating, you are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. There will not be event parking at Dakota Lodge. Only handicapped parking will be available at Dakota Lodge. All other attendees can park at Bradford Intermediate, and there will be a free shuttle to Dakota Lodge. You can also walk to the event! The event is sponsored by Eva Stadelmaier with Re/Max, the Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association and the Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District.

There will be an Equestrian Center Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Equestrian Office. Coffee, tea and pastries will be provided. Meeting Agenda. Then at 10 a.m., show your support for the Equestrian Center by helping to spruce up the facility! Bring your rakes, brooms, buckets, etc. Everyone is welcome!

The Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association Board is considering a proposal to re-route sections of hard-surface trail and rebuild low-water stream crossings in and around Brannon Gearhart Park and is seeking community input on the project. An open house will be held on Sept. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dakota Lodge where residents can learn details about the project. See the News Article for more information and a map of the area. If you have questions, contact Open Space Manager Sean Warren at 303-979-1876, ext. 163, or seanw@kcranch.org.

The Ken-Caryl Ranch Open Space Committee is working on a recommendation to the Master Association Board for funding open space related projects and operations in 2017. The committee will conduct a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Dakota Lodge to discuss the budget, and the community is welcome to attend. This is one opportunity for you to weigh in on how your dues are spent on the management of open space and to voice your opinion on open space needs.