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2025 Blog Posts

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What is Carbon Sequestration? What is Carbon Sequestration?

Demystify this vital climate solution! Learn how the Deschutes Land Trust works to store carbon by conserving and restoring land.

Green Spaces Are Cool! Green Spaces Are Cool!

Heat islands happen when plants are replaced by roads and buildings that trap heat, making cities hotter. Adding more green spaces and native plants can help cool our communities and make them healthier.

Caring for the Land in Wildfire Country Caring for the Land in Wildfire Country

Wildfires are a natural and healthy part of Central Oregon. How does the Land Trust care for our lands to make them stronger in a region that can easily burn?

Magnificent Migrations! Magnificent Migrations!

You’ve heard about bird migrations and elk migrations, and maybe you’ve been to the coast to see the whales. But other than a chance to see some neat animals, what is migration all about? We have some answers!

The Flat Fire and Stream Restoration The Flat Fire and Stream Restoration

Restoration specialist Jason Grant shares his thoughts on how the stream restoration projects at Land Trust Preserves fared during this summer's Flat Fire.

Fire and Time Fire and Time

Executive director Rika Ayotte reflects on the Land Trust's summer and fall marked by wildfire.

This Year's Season of Giving This Year's Season of Giving

What does this year's season of giving look like for the Land Trust? Development Director Sarah Holcombe provides an update.