Shrikes: The Butchers of the Meadowlands!

Oct 21, 2024

Creepy critters, or just misunderstood? Animals have an array of behaviors that may seem strange to us, but help them survive and play their role in maintaining the health of our outdoor spaces.

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Halloween Costume Ideas for Your Tiny Naturalist

Oct 07, 2024

Find nature-inspired costumes simple enough they can be made up of things you might already have lying around the house!

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Answering Your Monarch + Milkweed FAQs

Sep 30, 2024

We're so glad that so many of our community members are willing to help monarch butterflies and other pollinators!

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Falling for Fall Leaves!

Sep 23, 2024

Why do we call this season fall? And what's going on with the leaves this time of year?

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Summer Wildlife Wanderings

Sep 10, 2024

See what wildlife have been out and about this past summer at Land Trust Preserves!

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Simple, Smart Steps for a Safe Fall Hike

Sep 03, 2024

At the Deschutes Land Trust, we work to conserve the lands and waters of Central Oregon for all of us who love this place, including hikers and hunters!

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Woodpeckers of Central Oregon

Sep 01, 2024

We hear the unmistakable sound of a woodpecker's bill hitting a tree all the time in Central Oregon, but do you know your fellow forest dwellers?

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Species Spotlight: Great Golden Digger Wasp

Aug 28, 2024

Have you spotted these beneficial bugs in your garden recently?

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Rest and Relaxation During the Dog Days of Summer

Aug 19, 2024

All creatures need rest (including you)! Have you ever wondered how, where, and how much other animals sleep?

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From On The Screen to On The Ground

Aug 14, 2024

Summer intern Varun Shirhatti shares a story from his time with the Land Trust.

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