This Concept Plan was developed in collaboration with Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Representatives and envisions a healing place for all - community members, visitors, wildlife, agriculture and natural ecosystems. Key elements include: ecological restoration, a healing trail, visitor access and farmstead improvements. Use the arrows to see the plan recommendations.

Heal the Land from past land uses and improve ecological health: A large-scale restoration project along the Boulder Creek corridor is recommended to improve ecological health, restore ponds that were left from gravel mining, remove berms to reconnect the floodplain and create high quality wetlands that support native wildlife. Restoration efforts could potentially extend to neighboring properties. Trash, debris and noxious weed removal is also recommended.

"Heal the People" A healing trail with educational elements, indigenous plantings and spaces for learning, reflection and healing. Elements support visitors and share the history of the site and its connection to the Sand Creek Massacre.

An entrance drive leads to a parking area with a bus drop-off for public access. Two access drive options are currently being evaluated. Bathroom facilities could also be installed to support visitor use.

This site is uniquely suited to support diversified vegetable farming due to its fertile soils, irrigation water and farm structures. The Concept Plan includes recommendations to preserve and enhance existing agricultural uses.

Recommendations include repairing and restoring the historic Queen Anne style house that once served as the Boulder County Poor Farm. The house would support an agricultural tenant with educational opportunities explored as a secondary use.