It's squirrel appreciation day and to celebrate, we're bringing you a glimpse into the life of a grey squirrel who lives at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Help the Land Trust's chart the future of Whychus Creek. Here are five ways you can help with the Campaign for Whychus Creek.
The recent Whychus Creek flood created one of the biggest high water events we've seen in recent years. Learn more about what caused it and why it's good for Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Land Trust supporter and Sisters business owner Chuck Newport talks about the economic benefits of protecting and restoring Whychus Creek at places like Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Geologist Daniele McKay presented our January Nature Night on the Geology of Central Oregon's Cascades. Enjoy the slides from her presentation and find her suggested resources to learn more about our region's geology.
Check out stunning sightings of cougars on our Land Trust Preserve wildlife cameras. Learn more about these gorgeous creatures from volunteer and wildlife expert, Gary Gustafson.
Entomologist Celeste Searles Mazzacano presented our February Nature Night on Oregon's dragonflies and damselflies. Enjoy slides from her presentation and find her suggested resources to learn more about these fascinating insects in our region.
The Land Trust's final 2015 Nature Night featured Suzanne Fouty talking about beavers and the ways they--and other natural partners--contribute to habitat and water security. Read on for more information on the talk and for an OPB audio postcard from the follow-up field trip.
In late May, Jane Meissner, a naturalist and wildflower specialist, led a wildflower hike at the Land Trust's Whychus Canyon Preserve. Katie Eberhart reports on the outing.
The first half of the year has been an active one for wildlife at Land Trust Preserves. Watch this slideshow to see what we caught on camera this spring and early summer!
Wow, has it really been 20 years? When I think about it, I have to admit that some days it feels like just yesterday, while at other times, it feels like a lifetime ago. The truth is that when we founded the Land Trust back in the summer of 1995, we really didn't know what to expect.
It is that time of year again. Time to find the warm layers packed away last spring, listen to the crickets chirp a little slower, and to find your favorite place in Central Oregon to enjoy the brilliant displays of color nature provides throughout the fall season.
As the Land Trust marks 20 years of land conservation, we celebrate the community of supporters who make it all possible.
Catherine and Marty Morrow spend much of their time these days on a fire lookout in eastern Oregon. Their roots, however, are in Central Oregon and with the Land Trust. "Our favorite project has been the restoration of Whychus Creek and the dream to restore fish runs . . ."
Tis the season of giving thanks, and we are forever thankful for Whychus Creek. Here are a few reasons why.
Scientist Brandon Overstreet says his passion for science all started with a visit to the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Brad Chalfant remembers Julie Keil and her efforts to return salmon and steelhead to the upper Deschutes River basin.
Enjoy this new round of photos caught on our wildlife cameras at various Land Trust Preserves!
Our 20th year was a busy one complete with hikes, tours, volunteers, work parties and of course, beautiful views. Take a look back at 2015 with the Land Trust.