In honor of historic preservation month, the Land Trust wanted to share some of the cultural history of our newest project, Priday Ranch.
May is bike month! Celebrate by biking through, along, or around some of our favorite conserved places in Central Oregon.
We talk about meadows a great deal at the Land Trust. Many of our core Preserves protect this important feature on the landscape. But what role do meadows play in nature?
Early summer is the perfect time to try your hand at butterflying! Here are some tips to make your next butterfly expedition a success.
Have you ever wondered what local actions you can take to make an impact on climate change? One great option you can do today is planting your own climate victory garden!
Spring is here in all its glory, bringing bright greens, purples, and yellows to our sagebrush desert! One of the best ways to soak in the colors of the season is to explore the diverse world of Central Oregon wildflowers.
The weird, the wacky, and the unusual. Today we are taking a look at some of the stranger flowers that call Central Oregon home.
Sometimes it’s easy to understand why a species is rare. But sometimes it’s a real mystery why a plant would be found on only 485 square miles of the planet.
For those of you with kids, this week heralds the arrival of summer. Like many Central Oregon parents, one of my favorite outdoor activities is taking some summer hikes with my kids. Here are a few tips I’ve learned over the years to plan a successful hiking trip with your kids—especially the small ones.
The wildflowers are blooming and that means one thing—our pollinators are hard at work!
Head out to the Ochoco mountains for a fantastic display of wildflowers right now!
Learn more about redband trout in Central Oregon and what the Land Trust is doing to help this native fish thrive.
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!
This bird of Central Oregon is anything but common. Get to know the common nighthawk.
The Land Trust is so pleased to welcome Rika Ayotte as our new executive director! To help you get to know her, we asked Rika some fun questions about her connection to nature and the outdoors. Learn more...
How did a group of delicate blooms end up with the less than elegant common name of beardtongue? It’s all about the flower. Get to know a few of the most common penstemon species you may see around Central Oregon.
What is the hyporheic zone and why is it significant?
Even through a phone, the lady’s fear was palpable. It hit my ear like a wave of icy-cold dread. “There’s a rattlesnake on my patio..."
What is that bird soaring above? Perhaps it's one of Central Oregon's common raptors!
Learn how local restoration efforts are climate action you can get behind.