Bill Ruskin's Legacy in Colorado Parks | Colorado Springs News

Bill Ruskin, the visionary behind Colorado Springs’ green spaces and a lifelong champion of conservation, passed away at 87. A former smokejumper and ski instructor for NATO in Norway, he co-founded nonprofits like the American Hiking Society and helped launch trail volunteer programs that drew thousands. His “Land Ethic” philosophy inspired generations, and his legacy lives on through the Palmer Land Conservancy, which he helped establish to protect hundreds of thousands of acres. In honor of his life’s work, donations are requested to the conservancy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70049bf5b77b21f3