Early 2024 Wildlife Wanderings
May 31, 2024
See what wildlife have been out and about this past winter and early spring at Land Trust Preserves!
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.
Golden Eagle Nest Update
May 06, 2024
The golden eagle nest at Aspen Hollow Preserve, which was active for the 15th consecutive year, has not produced an eaglet this season.
Land Trust Assists with Elk Research Efforts
May 02, 2024
The Land Trust provided assistance with elk research being conducted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Fish Reintroduction Update 2024
Mar 10, 2024
Learn more about the efforts the Land Trust and our partners have been taking to create a thriving population of spring Chinook and steelhead salmon.
Golden Eagles Nesting for 15th Consecutive Year at Aspen Hollow Preserve
Mar 08, 2024
The Deschutes Land Trust is happy to report the golden eagle nest at Aspen Hollow Preserve is active for the 15th consecutive year!
Western Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Numbers Drop
Feb 10, 2024
Overwintering Western monarch butterfly population numbers are around 233,000, according to the Western Monarch Count.
Fall Wildlife Wanderings
Jan 31, 2024
See what wildlife have been out and about this past fall at Land Trust Preserves!
Skyline Forest + Other Winter Range Closures
Dec 08, 2023
Skyline Forest and 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.
Cougars, Pumas, Mountain Lions—Oh My!
Oct 16, 2023
Learn about this stealthy predator and how we can safely cohabitate with one another.