Fall Flat and Cram Fire Recovery Update
Nov 08, 2025
Initial efforts underway to manage weeds, repair roads, plan for reforestation, and more.
As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Whychus Canyon Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserve. That's why we've created this Whychus Canyon 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 Preserve, volunteer at the Preserve, or contact us if you have any questions. Thank you!
Whychus Canyon Preserve Neighbor Newsletters:
- Spring 2025 Neighbor News
- Fall 2024 Neighbor News
- Spring 2024 Neighbor News
- Fall 2023 Neighbor News
- Spring 2023 Neighbor News
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News
- For Neighbor Newsletters from 2021 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about Whychus Canyon Preserve:
October Fire Recovery Update
Oct 10, 2025
Whychus Canyon Preserve closure, forestry assessments, bulldozer line repair, and more. See how we are helping our Preserves recover from summer wildfires.
Fire Recovery Update
Sep 10, 2025
Restoration efforts are underway at four Land Trust Preserves impacted by fires this summer.
Flat Fire Burns Land Trust Preserves
Aug 26, 2025
Several Land Trust Preserves have been impacted by the Flat Fire.
Spawning Nests Found at Rimrock Ranch
Apr 28, 2025
Steelhead redds are a good sign that the restoration of Whychus Creek is providing healthy habitat.
Caring for the Land During Muddy Trail Season
Feb 26, 2025
As Central Oregon's winter goes from cold and frozen to warm and sunny, muddy trail conditions begin to appear. For the protection of our beautiful lands, please remember: if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Land Trust Completes Juniper Thinning at Rimrock Ranch
Jul 01, 2024
The Land Trust has completed another phase of juniper thinning at Rimrock Ranch.
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!
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!