Woodpeckers of Central Oregon
Sep 01, 2024
We hear the unmistakable sound of a woodpecker's bill hitting a tree all the time in Central Oregon, but do you know your fellow forest dwellers?
Species Spotlight: Great Golden Digger Wasp
Aug 28, 2024
Have you spotted these beneficial bugs in your garden recently?
Rest and Relaxation During the Dog Days of Summer
Aug 19, 2024
All creatures need rest (including you)! Have you ever wondered how, where, and how much other animals sleep?
Central Oregon Wildlife Olympians
Jul 19, 2024
Did you know that Central Oregon has our own version of the Summer Olympics? Give a warm welcome to our local wildlife competing for their chance to be a Central Oregon Wildlife Olympian!
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.
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.