Current Events
Up one levelWhat's happening at the Deschutes Land Trust.
During spring, summer, and fall, the Land Trust hosts a variety of walks, hikes and work parties on our protected lands. Get outside and explore these lands today!
- Download a July-October schedule.
- Learn about our walk and hike leaders.
- Wildflower Walk—Metolius Preserve (Metolius Preserve, from Jul 10, 2009 10:00 AM to Jul 10, 2009 01:00 PM)
- Explore the forests of the Metolius Preserve in search of summer wildflowers and other fascinating plant life.
- 2nd Saturday Weed Warriors (Rimrock Ranch, from Jul 11, 2009 09:00 AM to Jul 11, 2009 03:00 PM)
- Become a Weed Warrior and help combat invasive species at Land Trust Preserves.
- Unplanting Party—Metolius Preserve (Metolius Preserve, from Jul 15, 2009 09:30 AM to Jul 15, 2009 12:00 PM)
- Help uplant invasive weeds at the Metolius Preserve.
- Plant Walk—Metolius Preserve (Metolius Preserve, from Jul 25, 2009 10:00 AM to Jul 25, 2009 01:00 PM)
- Explore the unique plant life of the Metolius basin.
- 2nd Saturday Weed Warriors (Rimrock Ranch, from Aug 08, 2009 09:00 AM to Aug 08, 2009 03:00 PM)
- Become a Weed Warrior and help combat invasive species at Land Trust Preserves.
- Rimrock Ranch Restoration Day (Rimrock Ranch, from Aug 19, 2009 09:30 AM to Aug 19, 2009 12:00 PM)
- Help restore beautiful Rimrock Ranch.
- Bat, Owl, and Frog Night at the Metolius Preserve (Metolius Preserve, from Aug 21, 2009 08:00 PM to Aug 21, 2009 10:00 PM)
- Come out to the Metolius Preserve for a evening of night critters.
- Thomas Preserve Float Trip (Thomas Preserve, from Aug 27, 2009 09:00 AM to Aug 27, 2009 02:00 PM)
- Annual float trip to the Land Trust's island Preserve.
- Rimrock Ranch Hike (Rimrock Ranch, from Sep 10, 2009 08:00 AM to Sep 10, 2009 12:00 PM)
- Explore this spectacular private ranch on a guided hike.
- Early History—Camp Polk Meadow Preserve (Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, from Sep 11, 2009 10:00 AM to Sep 11, 2009 12:00 PM)
- Explore the early history (Native American to explorers) of one of Central Oregon’s oldest places.
- 2nd Saturday Weed Warriors (Rimrock Ranch, from Sep 12, 2009 09:00 AM to Sep 12, 2009 03:00 PM)
- Become a Weed Warrior and help combat invasive species at Land Trust Preserves.
- Metolius Preserve Hike (Metolius Preserve, from Sep 19, 2009 10:00 AM to Sep 19, 2009 02:00 PM)
- Explore the rich habitats of the largest Land Trust Preserve.
- Planting Party—Camp Polk Meadow Preserve (Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, from Oct 03, 2009 10:00 AM to Oct 03, 2009 02:00 PM)
- Get involved with the biggest restoration project in Central Oregon--help restore Whychus Creek!
- Plant walk—Camp Polk Meadow Preserve (Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, from Oct 07, 2009 01:00 PM to Oct 07, 2009 03:00 PM)
- Learn more about the plants that will help restore Whychus Creek.
- Birding and Fall Colors at Rimrock Ranch (Rimrock Ranch, from Oct 16, 2009 10:00 AM to Oct 16, 2009 02:00 PM)
- Enjoy fall colors and birds at Rimrock Ranch.
- Planting Party—Camp Polk Meadow Preserve (Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, from Oct 17, 2009 09:30 AM to Oct 17, 2009 02:00 PM)
- Help restore Whychus Creek at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
- Fall Colors Hike—Metolius Preserve (Metolius Preserve, from Oct 17, 2009 01:00 PM to Oct 17, 2009 03:30 PM)
- Hike around the Metolius basin and enjoy some of the best fall colors in our area.
- Rimrock Ranch Star Party (Rimrock Ranch, from Oct 17, 2009 07:00 PM to Oct 17, 2009 11:00 PM)
- Watch stars and soak in the quiet at Rimrock Ranch.
- Restoration Tour III—Camp Polk Meadow Preserve (Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, from Oct 22, 2009 10:00 AM to Oct 22, 2009 12:00 PM)
- Join the third and final restoration tour of the season to see the big changes at the meadow.
