The Story of Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Jun 10, 2020
What does Camp Polk Meadow Preserve mean for you? For the Deschutes Land Trust, it reminds us of our community.
As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserve. That's why we've created this Camp Polk Meadow Preserve news hub with links to our Neighbor News Bulletins and other updates from the Preserve. We also encourage you to join us for hikes at the Preserve, volunteer at the Preserve, or contact us if you have any questions. Thank you!
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve Neighbor News Bulletins:
- Spring 2020 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2019 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2019 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2018 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2018 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2017 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2017 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2016 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2015 Neighbor News Bulletin
Other news about Camp Polk Meadow Preserve:
Hummingbirds of Central Oregon
Jun 05, 2020
Did a hummingbird just zip past you?!? Find out what kind of hummingbird it was with our guide to hummingbirds of Central Oregon.
Nature at Home: Wildlife Watching
May 18, 2020
As spring turns into summer, wildlife have been active out and about at Land Trust Preserves! Check out some busy beavers and then learn some tips for watching wildlife from volunteer naturalist Gus Gustafson!
Native plant restoration continues at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
May 11, 2020
The Land Trust is using soil solarization to continue restoring native plant communities at the Preserve.
Land Trust Gives Aspens a Chance
May 09, 2020
Protecting aspens from heavy browsing by local wildlife can help aspen groves survive at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Land Trust helps document local bee population
May 08, 2020
Stewardship director Amanda Egertson installed 14 bee nesting houses to help survey native bees for the Oregon Bee Atlas project.
Night Sky Quality Being Measured at Land Trust Protected Rimrock Ranch
May 05, 2020
A sky quality meter was recently installed at Land Trust protected Rimrock Ranch.
Wildlife Wanderings
Apr 16, 2020
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Check out the creatures we've spotted wandering around our protected lands.
Restoration and Humanism in the Anthropocene
Feb 21, 2020
In the face of climate change, the Deschutes Land Trust, our partners, and other groups continue to work to restore habitats. What values and ideals are reflected in this work?
A Photo Retrospective, Conserving Central Oregon
Feb 10, 2020
Volunteer photographer, Jay Mather, has given over 500 hours of service to the Land Trust. He continues to inspire conservation in our community by sharing his photos from our Preserves.