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

- Exploring Rimrock Ranch on a beautiful fall day. Photo: Staff.
Learn about upcoming Land Trust events. October 11: Help plant native plants at the Metolius Preserve. October 18: Metolius Preserve Adventure Hike.
Recent Land Trust News:
- Land Trust Conservation Award part of BendFilm
- Annual award features best conservation filmmaking.
- Membership Meeting is October 21st
- Annual meeting celebrating successes, honoring volunteers and looking towards the future.
- Invasive weed control goes to the bugs
- Knapweed weevils are introduced at Rimrock Ranch to weaken weeds.
- Trees arrive at Camp Polk Meadow
- Salvaged trees to be used in upcoming restoration of Whychus Creek.
- Volunteers help restore Lake Creek
- Volunteers will help re-plant a portion of the banks Lake Creek at the Land Trust's Metolius Preserve.
- Culvert removed at Metolius Preserve
- Project helps improve fish habitat.
- Camp Polk restoration moves forward
- New access bridge will allow restoration crews to cross Whychus Creek.
- Land Trust partners with TPL to plan greenspaces
- Greenprinting process will involve the community and local organizations and agencies.
- Land Trust receives grant for invasive species work
- The Oregon State Weed Board awarded the Land Trust a grant for work at Rimrock Ranch.