We are raising monarch caterpillars in our office! Take a look at how quickly these little caterpillars grow.
American Kestrels are in decline throughout the United States, which is just one reason the Deschutes Land Trust is working with the American Kestrel Partnership to learn more about these fascinating birds.
Learn more about the amazing plants that monarch butterflies need to survive, including their historic presence in Central Oregon.
Along the trails at Deschutes Land Trust Preserves, it is likely that the most commonly seen reptile is the Western Fence Lizard. Learn more about these blue-bellied creatures below.
It’s National Moth Week! Although moths are often overlooked for their more popular cousin the butterfly, moths are actually quite amazing creatures.
Whether you love to watch a good storm roll in or are terrified by the sight of a flash, this guide will help you use good judgment when lightning strikes in the backcountry.
See what Camp Polk Meadow Preserve looks like before and after our restoration of Whychus Creek.
The Deschutes Land Trust and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council welcomed internationally renowned river scientist Dr. Colin Thorne and a team of students from the University of Nottingham in England.
As summer wildflowers fade away, an abundance of yellow begins to appear in the Central Oregon desert. It's time for rabbitbrush to shine.
Each month, we're highlighting Land Trust volunteers. Rain or shine, indoors or out, we truly could not conserve and care for our lands without our outstanding volunteers! This month: our Trail Stewards!
Oregon is a wonderful place to watch fall bird migration in action because the state is on the migration path for many birds as they head north to south. Here are five migratory birds to look for this fall in Central Oregon.
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Find out what creatures have been spotted wandering around recently.
Our new Metolius River Preserve is chock full of unique natural features. Learn all about them in this blog post.
The Land Trust’s new Metolius River Preserve is home to a rare fen. Ever wonder what a fen is and how it differs from a bog? Read on!
Take a virtual tour of our new Metolius River Preserve and see what we love about this Preserve!
As we get to know our Metolius River Preserve, we offer this ode to the Metolius River by volunteer Byron Dudley.
Land Trust Preserves have been a spectacular range of yellows, reds, oranges, and browns this fall. See what our volunteer photographers captured through their camera lenses!
Northern river otters are common in Central Oregon - have you ever seen one? Learn more about these playful creatures below.
Look back on 2018 and what we have accomplished together.