Spend a weekend immersed in the world of mountain lions while learning how land conservation supports wildlife, landscapes, and communities. The Puma Ecology & Conservation Easement Tour is a unique fundraising experience that blends wildlife ecology, land conservation, and hands-on learning.
Over two nights at Hermosa, participants will explore puma habitat through guided hikes, learning to read the landscape through tracks, scat, scrapes, and other signs of presence. Discussions in the field will highlight puma ecology, predator behavior, and human–wildlife coexistence, as well as how conservation easements protect land and support long-term ecological health.
Participants will also join the New Mexico Land Conservancy on a stewardship monitoring visit for the conservation easement placed on the Hermosa property, offering a firsthand look at how land trusts and landowners, like Natural Curiosity, partner to uphold long-term stewardship commitments. NMLC staff will share how conserved lands and landscape connectivity support local wildlife and wildlife ranging species like mountain lions. Participants will learn firsthand from NMLC staff how these assessments are designed and completed.
Guided by Dr. Travis Perry and Megan Perry, the weekend includes excellent meals catered by Bear Mountain Lodge, meaningful conversations, and time to connect with fellow participants. Running May 8–10, this program supports the conservation, education, and land protection efforts of both Natural Curiosity and the New Mexico Land Conservancy.

A shuttle is available from Truth or Consequences to Hermosa.