Early Spring Walks + Hikes Available
Mar 10, 2025
The Land Trust announces its early spring Walks + Hikes.
Golden Eagles Return for 16th Consecutive Year with Nest at Aspen Hollow Preserve
Mar 09, 2025
The Deschutes Land Trust's famous golden eagle pair have returned! The resident golden eagles have come to Aspen Hollow Preserve to nest since 2009.
Western Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Numbers Fall
Mar 08, 2025
Overwintering Western monarch butterfly population numbers are the second lowest recorded since tracking began in 1997, according to the Western Monarch Count.
2024 Annual Report Now Available
Mar 07, 2025
The Land Trust's 2024 Annual Report highlights the Land Trust's work conserving land, caring for the land, and connecting with our community.
First Phase of Forest Restoration Underway at Paulina Creek Preserve
Mar 06, 2025
The Land Trust is currently working on thinning a portion of the forests near the southern boundary of the Preserve. Learn more about the project.
First Fish Redd Spotted at Metolius River Preserve
Mar 05, 2025
The Land Trust's partners at the Deschutes National Forest spotted the redd in the portion of the Metolius River that runs through the Preserve.
Land Trust Welcomes Jason Grant
Mar 04, 2025
The Land Trust welcomes restoration specialist Jason Grant back to the team.
Plant Restoration at Multiple Preserves This Winter
Feb 10, 2025
The Land Trust seeded native bunchgrasses at Paulina Creek Preserve, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve, Rimrock Ranch, and Priday Ranch, using a technique known as seed drilling.
Pile Burning at Land Trust Preserves This Winter
Feb 09, 2025
The Land Trust is pile burning at Rimrock Ranch and Priday Ranch this winter.
New Interpretive Signs at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
Feb 07, 2025
New trailhead and overlook signs improve accessibility and provide cultural and natural history information about the Preserve.