Natural Climate Solutions, Explained
Nov 29, 2019
What are natural climate solutions? And what do they have to do with Central Oregon and the Deschutes Land Trust?
Gobble up these turkey facts!
Nov 25, 2019
Turkey red, Turkey blue, Turkey facts for me and you!
Top 19 Things Our Supporters Made Possible in 2019
Nov 18, 2019
Together, we have accomplished so much in 2019! Here are the top 19 things our supporters made possible this year.
Fall Colors
Nov 11, 2019
Did you get out and see the fall colors this year? Enjoy some highlights from a few of the Land Trust's Preserves.
Benefits of Beaver
Nov 05, 2019
It's no mystery that beavers are important to Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. But, did you know beaver build important habitat for fish, birds, and other species?
5 Spooky, Scary Creatures of Central Oregon
Oct 28, 2019
Creatures of all kinds call Central Oregon their home. Check out this spooktacular list of our favorite odd, terrifying, and truly wonderful creatures lurking in the night.
What does it look like to make a charitable IRA gift?
Oct 21, 2019
Former board member Larry Weinberg shares his experiences making a charitable IRA gift to the Deschutes Land Trust.
Colorful cottonwoods help our streams and rivers
Oct 16, 2019
Ecologist Karen Allen visits our blog to illuminate the bright world of cottonwood trees and how they benefit our streams and rivers.
Reflections on Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 14, 2019
As we look toward a future of protecting and caring for lands together, the first step can be acknowledging the history of this place and the Indigenous Peoples who call it home.
Sockeye and kokanee in Central Oregon
Oct 04, 2019
If you visit the Metolius River or its side creeks in the fall, you'll undoubtedly see an influx of kokanee who have spawned and are now finishing their life cycle. What's a kokanee and how is it different from sockeye? We've got your answers! Local fish biologist Megan Hill offers a guest blog post on the broader story of kokanee and sockeye in Central Oregon.