Central Oregon Daily News Checks in on the Ochoco Preserve restoration project

Learn about continued efforts for restoration at Ochoco Preserve.

Land Trust Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers

The Land Trust presented Outstanding Volunteer Awards at our annual fall gathering. Learn more about these dedicated folks!

Restoration-palooza!

It's been a busy year for the Land Trust Preserves with lots of restoration projects underway at our Preserves throughout Central Oregon. Learn more about our efforts to care for the lands and waters entrusted to us.

Native News Online Reports Record Numbers of Steelhead Return to the Deschutes River

This milestone heralds progress in long-term fish reintroduction effort.

Deschutes Land Trust Names First Cohort of Emerging Conservation Leaders

Emerging Conservationists of Central Oregon debuts with 31 leaders from throughout Central Oregon.

The Bend Bulletin Reports Lemonade stand spurs $25,000 donation to the Deschutes Land Trust

Learn more about how a simple act of kindness created a big impact for land conservation in Central Oregon.

KTVZ Reports Kids’ lemonade stand sparks a big-time donation to the Deschutes Land Trust

Read more about how two girls visiting their grandparents had a huge impact for the Deschutes Land Trust.

Central Oregonian Reports Ochoco Preserve Phase 2 Work Concludes

Work will pause until third phase of floodplain restoration project begins in spring 2026.

Skyline Forest + Other Winter Range Closures

Skyline Forest and several other areas in Central Oregon are closed to motorized vehicle access December 1st through March 31st as part of a deer and elk winter range closure.

Welcome, Olivia!

The Land Trust welcomes intern Olivia Colton to the team.

Monarch Butterflies Proposed for Endangered Species Listing

Learn more about the proposed listing and how you can help.