30 years, 30 stories
Behind every protected acre, every restored trail, every conservation victory—there are people who made it happen.
People who showed up. Who chose nature. Who made the difference.
Culver Family
The Culver family held land on the south flanks of Horsetooth Mountain for 80 years, surviving foreclosure, loss, and lots of rattlesnakes. What they built there, and what they ultimately gave back, is a story of stubbornness, grit, and four generations of quiet generosity.
Johnny & Virginia Soderberg
In the 1980s, Johnny and Virginia Soderberg chose to protect their 2,100-acre ranch instead of selling it for development. Because of that choice, Horsetooth Mountain remains open to all.
A living collection of stories.
Throughout 2026, we’re sharing the people and moments that shaped Help Preserve Open Spaces.
You'll meet the early planners who shaped the first open lands, the ranchers and landowners who chose conservation over development, the leaders and staff who continue to carry the legacy forward, the storytellers who documented the journey, and the community members who championed it every step of the way.