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Spring Bird Walk at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve

Spring Bird Walk at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve

Posted by Katie Eberhart at May 22, 2013 08:50 AM |

Indian Ford Meadow's attraction comes from its variety of habitats: pine and juniper, sagebrush, grasses and wildflowers, and a meadow with willows, aspen, a stream, and spectacular views of the mountains.

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Explorer packs

Explorer packs

Posted by Gillian Ockner at May 08, 2013 09:55 AM |

Gillian Ockner tells the story of the Land Trust's new Explorer Packs: colorful, recycled packs from Sara Bella that help get kids outside exploring nature.

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A Hike through Whychus Canyon Preserve--Earth Day 2013

A Hike through Whychus Canyon Preserve--Earth Day 2013

Posted by Katie Eberhart at May 01, 2013 09:05 AM |

It was Monday morning, Earth Day, and my husband, Chuck Logsdon, and I were driving from Bend toward Sisters, first on Highway 20 then, after a few turns, on gravel roads through juniper woodlands to a small parking area tucked into the trees for an Earth Day hike.

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Heading east

Heading east

Posted by Brad Chalfant at Apr 17, 2013 03:32 PM |

The only thing predictable about spring is the unpredictability of spring. Such was the case this past weekend as I headed east, through warm sunshine and snow squalls, for a long weekend.

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Master Naturalists

Master Naturalists

Posted by Sarah Mowry at Apr 08, 2013 11:31 AM |

Take a hike with any of the Land Trust's hike leaders and you'll see that they are a masterful crew of volunteers. Whether they are finding birds in their binoculars...

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