Looking for New Year's resolutions? You can make a difference by creating habits that help combat climate change.
With warmer temperatures, muddy trail conditions have started to appear in Central Oregon. Remember, if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
As we look forward to our upcoming Nature Night, we offer this introduction to the Native American tribes of Central Oregon.
Carina Miller, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, offers this guest blog post on her connection to nature and the land and how we can all make the outdoors more accessible.
Welcome to Cool Words for Hot Times, an ongoing series in which we'll unpack and break down the jargon-riddled world of climate change. Today, we take a deep dive into resilience.
The Executive Director of The Museum at Warm Springs presented our January Nature Night, Long Memory of the Land. Enjoy takeaways and meaningful clips from her presentation and find suggested resources to learn more about Central Oregon tribes.
Black bears are an integral part of nature in Central Oregon. Get to know these beautiful but often misunderstood creatures.
Volunteer photographer, Jay Mather, has given over 500 hours of service to the Land Trust. He continues to inspire conservation in our community by sharing his photos from our Preserves.
Say goodbye to the cute and fuzzy animals typically associated with Valentine's Day. This year we pay tribute to some of the cutest real critters Central Oregon has to offer.
In the face of climate change, the Deschutes Land Trust, our partners, and other groups continue to work to restore habitats. What values and ideals are reflected in this work?
River scientist and professor Dr. Colin Thorne presented our February Nature Night on Restoring the Dignity of Rivers. Enjoy takeaways from his presentation and find suggested resources to learn more about rivers close to home and around the world.
Welcome to Cool Words for Hot Times, an ongoing series in which we'll unpack and break down the jargon-riddled world of climate change. Today, we take a look at connectivity.
Outreach manager Jana Hemphill heads outdoors to find solace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Land Trust volunteer Byron Dudley discovers an Anna's hummingbird returning to his home earlier than usual.
Take a moment to reconnect with the world around you. Here are ten ways we are going to reconnect, recharge, and reinvigorate our passion for protecting and caring for the lands we love.
Welcome to Cool Words for Hot Times, an ongoing series in which we'll unpack and break down the jargon-riddled world of climate change. Today, we're focusing on indicator species.
Trails and outdoor amenities all around us are closing, as we come together to stay home and save lives. But staying home doesn't have to mean staying away from nature. Read Land Trust Outreach Associate, Rebekah Ratcliff's reflections on reconnecting with nature in this time of closures.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Deschutes Land Trust! Explore some of the amazing things we have accomplished together and then learn more about our celebration plans!
Interested in starting your own milkweed seeds or other garden seeds? Follow our step-by-step tutorial to make your own newspaper pots and get gardening!
Take a virtual tour of our newest conservation project: Aspen Valley Ranch. Learn more about the ranch’s high quality wildlife habitat and agricultural land that is now protected forever.