Photo: Wasim Muklashy.

Trusting the Land Blog

Welcome to Trusting the Land--musings on land and place in Central Oregon. Featuring staff and volunteers from the Deschutes Land Trust.

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The Great Arctic Returns

The Great Arctic Returns

May 08, 2024
The great arctic (Oeneis nevadensis) butterfly will be back in abundance this year! Learn more about this beautiful native butterfly.
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May Wildflowers in Central Oregon

May Wildflowers in Central Oregon

May 01, 2024
May has arrived, and with it comes a fresh bouquet of wildflowers! From brilliant magenta to yellow speckles and a bit of everything in between, check out what's beginning to bloom this month.
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Busy Beavers Are at it Again

Busy Beavers Are at it Again

Apr 24, 2024
Those busy beavers are at it again! Beavers are known to alter the land and water around them. These changes have a cascading effect on all parts of our natural world.
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April Wildflowers in Central Oregon

April Wildflowers in Central Oregon

Apr 15, 2024
Spring has arrived and brought a rainbow of colors along with it! From the most vibrant of yellows to the palest of pinks, keep an eye out for these April wildflowers the next time you're outside!
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Find #NatureNearby YOU!

Find #NatureNearby YOU!

Apr 01, 2024
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!
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