A Rare and Exciting Sighting at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

Black-chinned hummingbirds spotted at the Land Trust's Preserve—a rare sighting for Central Oregon.

What are all of these orange butterflies?

Have you noticed a large number of orange butterflies on the roads and trails around Central Oregon? Read on to learn what they are!

It's Time for a Rainbow Scavenger Hunt!

Grab the sippy cups and snacks, lace up the shoes, and head outside with the kids for a rainbow scavenger hunt!

Community Garden Party

Visit the Land Trust's booth at the Prineville Community Garden Party!

Butterfly Declines Are an Urgent Call for Help

The new report documents declines occurring across all families of butterflies throughout the United States. What does that mean for Central Oregon?

Celebrating 30 Years!

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Deschutes Land Trust. Do you know these fun facts about our work to conserve and care for the land?!

Western Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Numbers Fall

Overwintering Western monarch butterfly population numbers are the second lowest recorded since tracking began in 1997, according to the Western Monarch Count.

Plant Your Own Milkweed

Get free native milkweed seeds from the Land Trust! Thank you for helping improve monarch butterfly and pollinator habitat in Central Oregon!

Central Oregon Daily Reports Deschutes Land Trust Offers Seeds to Support Monarch Habitats

Learn how you can turn your backyard into a butterfly habitat.

Monarch Butterflies Proposed for Endangered Species Listing

Learn more about the proposed listing and how you can help.