As Central Oregon's winter goes from cold and frozen to warm and sunny, muddy trail conditions begin to appear. For the protection of our beautiful lands, please remember: if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Whether on land, in the water, or in the sky, most carnivores are the top predators of their domain! Find out about the role they play in nature and how we can safely share space with them.
Watch a recording of Aaron Bott's January 29th Nature Night presentation, Wolves in Central Oregon!
See what wildlife have been out and about during the cold winter months at Land Trust Preserves!
This Valentine's Day, tell that special someone you're WILD about them with a nature-themed valentine from Deschutes Land Trust!
Browned and falling leaves may seem like a cause for concern, but you might not need to mourn the loss of your favorite plants just yet! They could be taking a well-deserved rest.
Did you know you can support the Deschutes Land Trust through your Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? Land Trust Board Member Steve Brown has answers to some of your questions.
Watch a recording of Yvonne Babb's February 24th Nature Night presentation, Gardening for a Home Wildlife Haven!
Steppe? Prairie? Meadow? Our sagebrush grasslands go by many names, but whatever you call it, this land is important to our region!
It's a popular time of year to register for a Land Trust Walk or Hike! Here are a few pro tips on how to navigate our Walks + Hikes most effectively.
Recent executive orders and changes in federal funding and staffing are impacting the Land Trust.
Watch a recording of Anya Tyson's March 12th Nature Night presentation, Sailing the Sagebrush Sea.
Here at Deschutes Land Trust, our March Madness might look a little different than you expect. Learn about Central Oregon's native wildflowers, vote for your favorite, and see who comes out on top.
Join along as we watch the journey of a mountain lion mama raising her cubs on Land Trust protected lands.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Deschutes Land Trust. Do you know these fun facts about our work to conserve and care for the land?!
The call of a bird and the call to make a difference in your community might not seem related at first, but for the Land Trust’s volunteer bird surveyors, they are intertwined.
The new report documents declines occurring across all families of butterflies throughout the United States. What does that mean for Central Oregon?
Explore the many wonders of Whychus Canyon Preserve!
You’ve probably passed this prolific pine in Central Oregon, but what do you know about the lodgepole pine?
Spring is a great time to explore the signs and sounds of the Metolius Preserve. Here are some outing ideas to get you started!
See what wildlife have been spotted on the ground and in the skies at Land Trust Preserves!