Whether you’re walking around your neighborhood, in a local park, or out on a hike, challenge your small humans to discover their surroundings using their animal senses.
Western junipers can be found throughout Central Oregon and are an iconic tree in our forests and grasslands. But sometimes junipers get a bad rap.
Did you know that Central Oregon has our own version of the Summer Olympics? Give a warm welcome to our local wildlife competing for their chance to be a Central Oregon Wildlife Olympian!
Monitoring is quite the buzz word in conservation, but what does monitoring actually mean?
Summer intern Varun Shirhatti shares a story from his time with the Land Trust.
All creatures need rest (including you)! Have you ever wondered how, where, and how much other animals sleep?
We hear the unmistakable sound of a woodpecker's bill hitting a tree all the time in Central Oregon, but do you know your fellow forest dwellers?
Have you spotted these beneficial bugs in your garden recently?
At the Deschutes Land Trust, we work to conserve the lands and waters of Central Oregon for all of us who love this place, including hikers and hunters!
See what wildlife have been out and about this past summer at Land Trust Preserves!
Why do we call this season fall? And what's going on with the leaves this time of year?
We're so glad that so many of our community members are willing to help monarch butterflies and other pollinators!
Find nature-inspired costumes simple enough they can be made up of things you might already have lying around the house!
Creepy critters, or just misunderstood? Animals have an array of behaviors that may seem strange to us, but help them survive and play their role in maintaining the health of our outdoor spaces.
A classic summer staple—the lemonade stand—makes a big difference for the Deschutes Land Trust.
With school back in swing, politics in the air, and the holidays just around the corner, we could all use a moment to breathe. So sit up straight. Drop your shoulders away from your ears. Relax your jaw. Take a deep breath—in for a count of four—let it out with a sigh—and read on!
This year, fall colors at Land Trust Preserves have dazzled us. From scarlet reds to saffron yellows and a little bit of everything in between, check out the beautiful colors that have been spotted.
Thank you for making a difference in Central Oregon this year! Here are just 24 of the ways you helped conserve and care for our lands and waters.
See what wildlife have been out and about during late summer and fall at Land Trust Preserves!
The mysterious mistletoe! We hang it in our doorways through December, along with wreaths on our doors, and stockings by our fireplaces. But what do we really know about this strange plant?
Travel back in time through 2024 and see how much the Deschutes Land Trust and our community accomplished.