Jul 01, 2022
Happy National Ice Cream Month! In honor of our favorite frozen treat, we've matched our Land Trust Preserves with the ideal ice cream flavor for each location.
Jun 23, 2022
Warmer weather and blooming flowers bring out a wide variety of butterflies making them easy to spot and watch. It’s the bright colors that catch many people’s eye, but did you know that all butterflies are also deeply connected to the land around them?
Jun 20, 2022
This week is National Pollinator Week--a week to celebrate these critical critters and do what we can to help them. One great way to help boost the number of native pollinators we have in Central Oregon is by adding some native, pollinator-friendly plants to your yard or balcony.
Jun 16, 2022
School is officially out for the summer! As you head into the long, slow days of fun in the sun, you might find you need a few ideas for how to get the kids outside connecting with our forests, meadows, rivers, and canyons. Check out our list of ideas.
Jun 09, 2022
Did you know a large number of wildfires in Oregon are actually caused by humans? Help be part of the solution by knowing what you can do to prevent wildfires!
Jun 06, 2022
From a family of cougars to river otters to a beaver couple, enjoy the latest slideshow of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
Jun 02, 2022
We're shining a light on the importance of nocturnal pollinators.
May 31, 2022
Have you visited our Metolius River Preserve? This little gem is incredibly diverse, featuring river frontage, open meadow, a rare fen, and some very unusual plants!
May 26, 2022
The high desert is alive with the color of wildflowers in May and June. Soak in this brief season of green, gold, purple, and white with these native species.
May 20, 2022
May is Historic Preservation Month, and as a college history major, a former history museum director, and a current history nerd, this is something I care deeply about. Over the past year, however, my understanding of our nation’s history and my part in it has been transformed.