18,742
acres protected
12,600
people connected
125,805
hours donated
Our Mission
The Deschutes Land Trust's mission is to conserve and care for the lands and water that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. We're celebrating 30 years this year, 1995-2025!
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Volunteer to help survey birds at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve! This site orientation is for folks who have completed the first steps in the bird survey orientation process.
- Join Karen Walsh for Nature Kids, family nature walks in Bend and at Land Trust Preserves!
- Join Jason Grant for a restoration tour of Ochoco Preserve.
- Join Martha Lussenhop for a history wander at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
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You’ve heard about bird migrations and elk migrations, and maybe you’ve been to the coast to see the whales. But other than a chance to see some neat animals, what is migration all about? We have some answers!
As the days get a bit shorter and cooler, early fall is the perfect time for hiking and reflection along the Metolius River!
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