Carol Wall Receives 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 06, 2025

The Land Trust hosted a volunteer event at the end of October to thank and recognize our amazing volunteers. We were pleased to give our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to volunteer Carol Wall.

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Land Trust Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers

Nov 05, 2025

We are so lucky to have so many amazing volunteers who are dedicated to conserving and caring for land and sharing our work with other Central Oregonians. Learn more about these folks!

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Bend Bulletin highlights fall colors along the Metolius Preserve's Larch Trail Loop

Nov 05, 2025

Learn more about Larch Trail Loop in all its autumnal glory!

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Botany Surveys at Priday Ranch Show Diversity of Native Plants

Nov 03, 2025

Botany surveys conducted this summer at Priday Ranch revealed a greater diversity of native plants than previously known.

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Elk Research from Paulina Creek Preserve Completed

Nov 02, 2025

The Land Trust provided assistance with elk research being conducted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, including data collection from Paulina Creek Preserve.

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Deschutes Land Trust is a 2025 Best Nonprofit to Work For in Oregon

Nov 01, 2025

The Best Nonprofits List recognizes organizations that prioritize caring for staff and community.

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The Madras Pioneer reports on Priday Ranch's recovery after the Cram Fire

Oct 21, 2025

Learn about recovery efforts at the 4,973-acre preserve on Trout Creek north of Madras.

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Central Oregon Daily Dives Into Ochoco Preserve’s Stunning Revival

Oct 14, 2025

Learn about the amazing habitat restoration that's taken place at Ochoco Preserve.

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October Fire Recovery Update

Oct 10, 2025

Whychus Canyon Preserve closure, forestry assessments, bulldozer line repair, and more. See how we are helping our Preserves recover from summer wildfires.

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Fire Recovery Update

Sep 10, 2025

Restoration efforts are underway at four Land Trust Preserves impacted by fires this summer.

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