Photo: Douglass Beall.

2020 Blog Posts

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Nature at Home: Early Wildflowers Nature at Home: Early Wildflowers

Our Preserves are closed, but spring is still happening! Check out some of Central Oregon's early spring blooms as we explore nature from home.

Central Oregon Invasive Weed Guide Central Oregon Invasive Weed Guide

Spring is upon us! As many of our favorite plants are growing, so are some of the most atrocious weeds in our region. Help improve native plant habitat by eradicating invasive weeds in your own backyard.

How It All Began How It All Began

Join the Land Trust in celebrating our 25th Anniversary as we reflect back to Central Oregon in 1995, where this all began.

What is a Sage Thrasher? What is a Sage Thrasher?

Protecting Aspen Valley Ranch also means getting to know the creatures that live there. Meet the Sage Thrasher.

How to Use Binoculars for Beginners How to Use Binoculars for Beginners

Here is a beginner's guide to getting started using binoculars. Use this guide to help you bird in your backyard or make new discoveries out on the trail! Here are our tips to help you and your binoculars reach their full potential.

May Wildflowers May Wildflowers

As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. Find out what we've been spotting in Central Oregon this month.

Nature at Home: Wildlife Watching Nature at Home: Wildlife Watching

As spring turns into summer, wildlife have been active out and about at Land Trust Preserves! Check out some busy beavers and then learn some tips for watching wildlife from volunteer naturalist Gus Gustafson!

Hummingbirds of Central Oregon Hummingbirds of Central Oregon

Did a hummingbird just zip past you?!? Find out what kind of hummingbird it was with our guide to hummingbirds of Central Oregon.

Nature at Home: Central Oregon Wildflowers Nature at Home: Central Oregon Wildflowers

Our wildflower hikes were cancelled, but blossoms are still blooming! Follow along with Carol Moorehead to find some of Central Oregon's wildflowers as we explore Whychus Canyon Preserve from home.

Rattlesnakes in Central Oregon Rattlesnakes in Central Oregon

Rattlesnakes are just one of the creatures that call Land Trust Preserves home. Learn some tips for rattlesnake awareness from volunteer naturalist Gus Gustafson.

What are Those Yellow Flowers? What are Those Yellow Flowers?

The variety of yellow flowers in Central Oregon during the summer can get confusing! Learn about some of our common yellow flowers with our handy guide.

Nature at Home: All About Scat Nature at Home: All About Scat

Wildlife have been out and about at Land Trust Preserves! How do we know? Scat! Learn some tips for scat identification from volunteer naturalist Gus Gustafson.