Palmer Lake Historical Society – Monument Nursery Book Launch & Presentation

Palmer Lake Historical Society Presents:

Introducing our newest publication, The U.S. Forest Service Monument Nursery, published by the Palmer Lake Historical Society in 1907-1965 by author Dan Edwards.

Where: Palmer Lake Town Hall
When: Thursday, June 6th. Book Launch 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm- (Doors open at 6:30 pm)


Did you know that the U.S. Forest Service raised millions of trees at Monument, Colorado, for planting in the Rocky Mountain West?

We thank Dan for his hard work researching and writing this exciting book about the Monument’s work for almost sixty years by dedicated federal employees of the U.S. Forest Service.

Please join the Palmer Lake Historical Society (PLHS) and enjoy a presentation by author Dan Edwards, who will give an illustrative talk about the history of the Monument Nursery and share the story of why the book was written. Open to the public.

Stay afterward for light refreshments and socializing.

The Palmer Lake Historical Society, publisher, is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Palmer Divide area since 1956.

Books will be available for sale through the Lucretia Vaile Museum, Covered Treasures bookstore in Monument and at these “Book Launch” programs and events.