The Dam Truth in the Pacific Northwest
Feb 24, 2026
Take a look at a few Pacific Northwest dam removal projects from the past 20 years, including along the Sandy River, Elwha River, and White Salmon River.
Nature Night Recap: Caring for Our Rivers and Streams
Feb 23, 2026
Watch a recording of Jason Grant's February 18th Nature Night presentation, Caring for Our Rivers and Streams!
How Can You Conserve and Care for the Land with Your IRA?
Feb 17, 2026
You can support the Deschutes Land Trust through your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Land Trust Board Member Steve Brown shares about Required Minimum Distributions, taxable income, and the Deschutes Land Trust.
Winter Wildlife Wanderings
Feb 10, 2026
You might think Land Trust Preserves are quieter in the winter months, but when it comes to wildlife, there's still plenty to see!
Nature Night Recap: Central Oregon's Stealthy Sierra Nevada Red Fox
Feb 02, 2026
Watch a recording of Jamie Bowles' January 28th Nature Night presentation, Central Oregon's Stealthy Sierra Nevada Red Fox!
The Importance of Wet Meadows
Jan 22, 2026
Wet meadows, like those on Whychus Creek, are quiet powerhouses that help the creek—and the animals that rely on it—thrive! They store snowmelt, cool the creek in summer, and create important habitat in the high desert.
Understanding Carbon Storage
Jan 16, 2026
Can stream restoration sites mitigate the impacts of climate change? Learn more about ongoing studies at Whychus Canyon Preserve.
How Foxes Hunt in a Hidden Winter World
Jan 09, 2026
When snow falls over Central Oregon, it’s easy to think the land is asleep. But beneath the snow lies a world that is very much awake!
Don't Spin Your Wheels This Muddy Trails Season
Jan 02, 2026
As Central Oregon's winter moves back and forth between frozen and thawed, muddy trail conditions begin to appear. Help us protect our beautiful lands, and remember: if you leave tracks, turn back!
2025 Year in Review
Dec 17, 2025
This year had many Central Oregon conservation successes to celebrate at the Deschutes Land Trust! Take a look back at what our community accomplished in 2025 with our Year in Review video.