Empire Ranch Foundation

Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations

Photo by Alan Nyiri

Photo by Murray Bolesta

Who We Are

The Empire Ranch Foundation (ERF) is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.

News & Announcements

National Public Lands Day

On October 24, 2024, 137 students, 5 teachers, and 10 chaperones visited the Empire Ranch to celebrate National Public Lands Day. The students loved spending time in the Tack Room learning about chuckwagons, bridles, and...

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Volunteer Days

Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters.  Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024. To volunteer, please submit a Volunteer Opportunities Form, and we will contact you...

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