Deschutes Land Trust, which works to conserve and restore area lands and waters, can help take the guesswork out of your next hike.
The Land Trust provided assistance with elk research being conducted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The golden eagle nest at Aspen Hollow Preserve, which was active for the 15th consecutive year, has not produced an eaglet this season.
The Land Trust recently completed another round of juniper tree thinning at Priday Ranch.
As interest in watershed restoration and bringing salmon and steelhead back to our mountain rivers has increased, some organizations have found a novel way to address both issues.
New this year is a series of outings just for families—Nature Kids!
The second phase of the major Ochoco Preserve Project is moving forward with a mussel rescue, reshaping along the Crooked River, and woody debris placement.
The Trust sponsors guided hikes and walks for the public, including a geology wander, wildflower hike, plant hike, native bee walk and butterfly walk.
Volunteers battle against non-native species at Deschutes Land Trust property, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve.
Phase 2 of the Ochoco Preserve project is nearing completion
The Land Trust has completed another phase of juniper thinning at Rimrock Ranch.
We have several exciting butterfly updates to share!
Fire southeast of La Pine was very near the Land Trust's Paulina Creek Preserve.
The next phase of the Willow Springs Preserve stream restoration has begun.
The second phase of the Ochoco Preserve Project continues to move forward, dramatically changing the face of the Preserve.
The Land Trust welcomes new community engagement associate Kiyomi Appleton Gaines and summer intern Varun Shirhatti.
The native milkweed plant has everything to do with the presence of monarchs in Central Oregon.
Learn how the portion of Whychus Creek at the Preserve is being transformed into a braided series of channels that spread across the valley floor.
The second phase of the Ochoco Preserve Project continues to be underway this summer. See how it is dramatically changing the face of the Preserve in our August update.
The Land Trust plans to conduct a prescribed burn at the Metolius Preserve this fall. Learn more about the location and timing.