By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open burning, the use of fireworks, portable fireplaces/fire pits and campfires in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
Commissioners recognize our community’s public servants, declaring April National Volunteer Month
Posted on April 14, 2026 2026DC OutdoorsNews and Events
Pictured: Douglas County Commissioners alongside representatives from various volunteer groups
Do you love seeing spring flowers and budding trees in our public spaces? Do you have an older adult in your life who can maintain independence thanks to donated housework or transportation? Maybe you or someone you know has been helped off a trail after an injury, or even safely directed around a traffic accident. Or, perhaps your family and friends look forward to attending the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo every summer.
All these scenarios, and many you may not even notice, are due to the work of volunteers. Those who freely give their time in Douglas County account for at least 30,000 hours of service work each year.
If you’ve spent just one hour volunteering in any capacity, we honor and thank you!
That’s why at their April 14 Business Meeting, Douglas County Commissioners officially recognized April as Volunteer Appreciation Month.
The backbone of Douglas County is our community’s volunteers,” said Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle. “Our volunteers step up in service every day and truly provide an incredible economic benefit to taxpayers and also contribute to the incredible culture of service we have.”
“Leaders around the state look to Douglas County and ask us how we get so much done while staying fiscally responsible. It’s all due to our volunteers,” said Commissioner George Teal. “What makes Dougals County so unique is our volunteers who show up, have ideas, and get things done. I hope our volunteers realize what they make possible for everyone else in our community.”
“Our volunteers are signs of hope in our community,” said Commissioner Abe Laydon.
“I’m really thankful for the relationships and the service, and I ask everyone to talk to your kids and grandkids, because what we want to do is perpetuate this incredible culture of giving back for generations to come.”
Are you inspired to donate your time to help the community? Registration is open for our spring Dougnad event, 9 a.m. Friday, April 24, which will bring volunteers together for fellowship and work to beautify Fairgrounds Regional Park in Castle Rock.
Visit the Douglas County Volunteer Opportunities webpage to learn about the endless opportunities to get involved and make a true impact in the lives of others.
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