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2020 Blog Posts

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Memories of Indian Ford Meadow Memories of Indian Ford Meadow

This year the Land Trust celebrates 25 years of amazing land conservation. To celebrate we are featuring the voices of our supporters and their stories of our Preserves. This month, Maret Pajutee: founding member, volunteer, and neighbor of Indian Ford Meadow Preserve.

What is Biocontrol? What is Biocontrol?

The Deschutes Land Trust has recently increased our efforts at eradicating invasive weeds through the use of biocontrol methods. What are biocontrol methods and how does the Land Trust use them? Let’s take a look!

Fall Colors Fall Colors

Did you get out and see the fall colors this year? Enjoy some highlights from a few of the Land Trust's Preserves.

Memories of Protecting a Meadow Memories of Protecting a Meadow

This year the Land Trust celebrates 25 years of amazing land conservation. To celebrate we are featuring the voices of our supporters and their stories of our Preserves. This month, Ginger Durdan-Shaw, Sue Edgerton, Gretchen Dakin, Catherine Morrow, and Judy Clinton reflect on Indian Ford Meadow Preserve and the Metolius Preserve.

Volunteers of the Year: Jim and Sue Anderson Volunteers of the Year: Jim and Sue Anderson

This month's volunteer spotlight shines a light on Jim and Sue Anderson, a powerful pair that have changed the face of the Land Trust in so many ways and who are our 2020 Volunteers of the Year!

How Wildlife Stay Warm in Winter How Wildlife Stay Warm in Winter

Winter has arrived in Central Oregon! With frost on our windows, and snow covering the mountains and under our feet—the chill of a high desert winter is starting to settle in. Whether in adjusting our bodies or our behaviors, explore some of the adaptations wildlife use to stay warm in winter.

Winter crafts for kids Winter crafts for kids

Do you have some extra time on your hands with the kids at home permanently? Check out these fun winter crafts led by Land Trust volunteer Zoe Mowry.

A Year in Review A Year in Review

Take a look back at the year that was 2020. Check out some of our favorite moments in conservation as captured by our incredible volunteer photographers and others.

A Remarkable Sight in the Night Sky A Remarkable Sight in the Night Sky

On December 21st, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to be almost merged from our vantage point on Earth. This is the first time in 800 years that they've been so close together and been observable.