Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michele Sims for a native bee walk at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore the buzzing world of native bees as you wander through the summer wildflowers of Whychus Canyon Preserve. Discover what bees do all day (and night!), how they are connected to native plants, and what you can do to make bees at home in your yard or garden. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

• Outing Details + Route

  Hike Rating: This is an easy, less than 1 mile walk on trails.

  Route: This hike will start at the Whychus Canyon Preserve kiosk and follow dirt roads and trails. Terrain will be uneven at times.

  Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.

• What to Bring

  Snacks/lunch, water, closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather.

• About the Property

  Whychus Canyon Preserve is a 930 acre Preserve on Whychus Creek near Sisters, Oregon. It was first established by the Deschutes Land Trust in 2010 and an additional 480 acres was added in 2014. The Preserve contains four miles of Whychus Creek, high quality grasslands, old growth juniper, cottonwood and aspen stands. With such a diverse range of habitats, Whychus Canyon Preserve is home to a variety of fish and wildlife.

• Accessibility

  The Land Trust is working to make our Walks + Hikes as accessible as possible. Please let us know at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this outing to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.