A Surprise Wildlife Visitor

Imagine Bend resident Donna Farquhar's surprise when she went into her kitchen one day last summer!

The Great Arctic Returns

The great arctic (Oeneis nevadensis) butterfly will be back in abundance this year! Learn more about this beautiful native butterfly.

Save Water, Plant Native!

Water—or lack thereof—is a hot topic these days. The situation in Central Oregon is especially dire for farmers, ranchers, and those that depend on water for ...

Making a Difference for Earth Month

Earth Day is almost here! Check out five ways you can take action to help care for our rivers, forests, meadows, and canyons.

Butterflies of Central Oregon and their host plants

Warmer weather and blooming flowers bring out a wide variety of butterflies making them easy to spot and watch. It’s the bright colors that catch many people’s ...

Volunteers help add native plants to Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

New plantings will help restore habitat in and around the historic Hindman Barn.

Little Butterfly Draws Big Interest

The Land Trust recently participated in a regional gathering of people working to protect a butterfly called Leona’s little blue.

Celebrate Earth Day at Home!

While local Earth Day fairs and parades have been cancelled, you can still celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020 from home. Here are ...

Nature Night Recap: The Importance of Insects with Dr. Tara Cornelisse

Dr. Tara Cornelisse presented our February Nature Night, The Importance of Insects. Watch a recording from her presentation and find suggested resources to ...

Find #NatureNearby YOU!

Explore all of the wonders of Central Oregon. Whether you find somewhere you've never been or simply venture out your front door, there's always #NatureNearby!