Deschutes Land Trust
Conserving and protecting land in Central Oregon for wildlife, scenic views, and local communities since 1995.

- The restored Whychus Creek channel at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve begins to take shape. Photo: Staff.
The Whychus Creek restoration at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve has started! Learn more about the project, watch the time-lapse video, or watch a slideshow recap of the work.
Join a Land Trust walk or hike today! Upcoming hikes include a Wildflower Hike and a Plant Walk at the Metolius Preserve and more.
Recent Land Trust News:
- House: Skyline bill, yes; Metolius bill, no
- The Bend Bulletin covers the passage of Skyline legislation out of the Oregon House.
- State Senate OKs Skyline Forest measure
- The Bend Bulletin details the passage of Skyline Forest legislation.
- Breaking news: Skyline legislation passes Senate
- Skyline Forest legislation has made it out of the Senate and is now heading back to the house for concurrence.
- Skyline Forest makes its way through the Oregon Senate
- Legislation is expected to reach the Senate on Thursday June 11.
- War on weeds continues
- Weed efforts focused on Rimrock Ranch to prepare for stream restoration.
- July-October Walks & Hikes coming soon!
- Check back at the end of June for the schedule for the rest of the year.