Central Oregon Wildlife Olympians

Jul 19, 2024

Did you know that Central Oregon has our own version of the Summer Olympics? Give a warm welcome to our local wildlife competing for their chance to be a Central Oregon Wildlife Olympian!

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Juniper: Native AND Invasive

Jul 08, 2024

Western junipers can be found throughout Central Oregon and are an iconic tree in our forests and grasslands. But sometimes junipers get a bad rap.

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Explore Nature with your Animal Senses!

Jun 20, 2024

Whether you’re walking around your neighborhood, in a local park, or out on a hike, challenge your small humans to discover their surroundings using their animal senses.

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A Surprise Wildlife Visitor

Jun 14, 2024

Imagine Bend resident Donna Farquhar's surprise when she went into her kitchen one day last summer!

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How You Can Help Prevent Wildfires

Jun 10, 2024

Did you know a large number of wildfires in Oregon are caused by humans? Help be part of the solution by knowing what you can do to prevent wildfires!

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Prescribed Burn Training Attended by Land Trust Staff

Jun 05, 2024

The Land Trust recently had two staff members that were selected to participate in this year’s Central Oregon Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (COTREX).

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Early 2024 Wildlife Wanderings

May 31, 2024

See what wildlife have been out and about this past winter and early spring at Land Trust Preserves!

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Uncovering the Sabertooth Salmon

May 17, 2024

Discover the prehistoric fish of Trout Creek, the sabertooth salmon!

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The Great Arctic Returns

May 08, 2024

The great arctic (Oeneis nevadensis) butterfly will be back in abundance this year! Learn more about this beautiful native butterfly.

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May Wildflowers in Central Oregon

May 01, 2024

May has arrived, and with it comes a fresh bouquet of wildflowers! From brilliant magenta to yellow speckles and a bit of everything in between, check out what's beginning to bloom this month.

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