The Deschutes Land Trust is excited to be gearing up for the 2025 Walks + Hikes season! We will be sharing the full 2025 Walk + Hike schedule on April 10th, but in the meantime, you can get a head start on the season with some of these early spring hikes:
- Learn about the explosive forces that shaped Central Oregon during a Geology Hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve on Friday, March 28th; Thursday, April 10th; or Saturday, April 19th.
- Explore the wonders of nature with your kiddos during our Nature Kids series, kicking off on Wednesday, April 16th at Sawyer Park in Bend and on Saturday, April 26th at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
- Catch a peek of early spring wildflowers during a Wildflower Hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve on Sunday, April 20th.
- Spring migrations are here! Get out on a bird hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve on Tuesday, April 15th. Head to Indian Ford Meadow Preserve for bird walks on Friday, April 18th; Monday, April 21st; or Friday, April 26th.
- Discover the restored areas of Camp Polk Meadow Preserve and learn more about how the restoration project has improved habitat for steelhead and Chinook salmon on Friday, April 11th.
Check out all of our early season hikes!