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.
As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserves. That's why we've created this Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve news hub with links to our Neighbor Newsletters and other updates from the Preserve. We also encourage you to join us for hikes at the Preserves, volunteer at the Preserves, or contact us if you have any questions. Thank you!
Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve Neighbor Newsletters:
- Fall 2024 Neighbor News
- Spring 2024 Neighbor News
- Fall 2023 Neighbor News
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News
- Fall 2021 Neighbor News
- Spring 2021 Neighbor News
- For Neighbor Newsletters from 2020 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about the Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve:
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.
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!
The Nugget reports on hiking opportunities at the Metolius Preserve
Apr 04, 2024
The Deschutes Land Trust's Metolius Preserve is a beauty spot in Sisters Country.
Feeling the Burn at the Metolius Preserve
Apr 03, 2024
Learn more about the Land Trust's upcoming forest restoration efforts at the Metolius Preserve.
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!
Pro Tips for an Excellent Tree Hunt
Nov 24, 2023
'Tis the season for the Land Trust’s annual Metolius Preserve Tree Hunt! Check out these pro tips to help you get ready for the hunt...
Fall Colors at Land Trust Preserves
Nov 08, 2023
This year, fall really had its moment to shine. Spectacular colors in abundance!
Looking for Larch
Oct 27, 2023
October marks the peak of fall color season here in Central Oregon. One colorful local tree that demands attention is the bright yellow Western Larch.
Enjoy Fall With a Hike on the Lake Creek Trail
Sep 22, 2023
Fall is officially here, which means it’s time to hit your favorite trails that ring in the season! I always get a craving in September to find a local trail that takes in the turning vine maple leaves—one of our best, local fall colors.