Photo: Wasim Muklashy.

2022 Blog Posts

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Elk Rutting Season is Here Elk Rutting Season is Here

The leaves are changing, the days are getting crisper, and pumpkins are for sale at the farmer’s market. That’s right, it’s officially elk rutting season. Wait, what?!? Learn more about the elk mating season.

Preparing Your Yard and Garden for Winter Preparing Your Yard and Garden for Winter

You may be wondering about how to put your yard and garden to rest for the winter. We are here to tell you to sit back, relax, and pour yourself a cup of tea because when it comes to fall yard work, less is more.

Paulina Creek Preserve Virtual Tour Paulina Creek Preserve Virtual Tour

Introducing Paulina Creek Preserve! This 1,099-acre Preserve near La Pine, Oregon has pine forests, meadows, and more than three miles of Paulina Creek. See what else makes this newly protected area so special with our virtual tour.

Fall Wildlife Wanderings Fall Wildlife Wanderings

Land Trust Preserves were busy this fall—with wildlife! We saw a variety of creatures, from bears, cougars, and elk to songbirds, bobcats, and coyotes. Check out our latest wildlife wanderings!

Woodpeckers of Central Oregon Woodpeckers of Central Oregon

Now that deciduous leaves have fallen off the trees, winter might be the easiest time for spotting woodpeckers. Let’s brush up on a few of the woodpeckers that call Central Oregon home!

A Year in Review A Year in Review

Travel back in time through 2022 and enjoy highlights and memories captured by our volunteer photographers and others.