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.

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.