A Surprise Wildlife Visitor

Imagine Bend resident Donna Farquhar's surprise when she went into her kitchen one day this past summer!

23 Ways You Supported Local Land Conservation in 2023

WOW! Thank you for making 2023 a successful year for local land conservation!

Reflecting on Partnerships During Native American Heritage Month

The Land Trust recently took the time at a gathering of our staff and Board to reflect on our partnerships with the Tribal communities on whose ancestral lands ...

Land Trust Partners with Local Communities to Help Monarchs and Pollinators

Fall is planting time at the Land Trust! This September and October we continued our multi-year effort to get more native milkweed and other pollinator plants ...

Monarch Butterfly Update

Monarch butterfly caterpillars were recently spotted in Sisters, so keep an eye on your milkweed!

The Source Weekly reports on fall migrations, including monarch butterflies at Deschutes Land Trust Preserves

Monarchs have been spotted during fall migrations at several of Deschutes Land Trust's Preserves in Central Oregon.

Native Plant Labeling

Join the Deschutes Land Trust to help label native plants for giving away!

Discover Nature Festival

Visit the Land Trust's booth at the Discover Nature Festival and plant milkweed seeds with your little ones!

Five Memorable Experiences From My Summer Internship

Summer intern Serena Turner looks back on her experience at the Land Trust.

Milkweed Seed Packing Party

Help monarch butterflies by packing milkweed seeds to distribute throughout Central Oregon.