Volunteers help add native plants to Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Nov 09, 2018
New plantings will help restore habitat in and around the historic Hindman Barn.
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:
- 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:
Fall Color Spectacular!
Nov 08, 2018
Land Trust Preserves have been a spectacular range of yellows, reds, oranges, and browns this fall. See what our volunteer photographers captured through their camera lenses!
An Animal You Otter Know
Nov 07, 2018
Northern river otters are common in Central Oregon - have you ever seen one? Learn more about these playful creatures below.
Summer Wildlife Wanderings
Oct 01, 2018
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Find out what creatures have been spotted wandering around recently.
Late Summer Rabbitbrush
Aug 27, 2018
As summer wildflowers fade away, an abundance of yellow begins to appear in the Central Oregon desert. It's time for rabbitbrush to shine.
University of Nottingham research teams at Land Trust Preserves
Aug 20, 2018
The Deschutes Land Trust and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council welcomed internationally renowned river scientist Dr. Colin Thorne and a team of students from the University of Nottingham in England.
Before and After Whychus Creek Restoration at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Aug 08, 2018
See what Camp Polk Meadow Preserve looks like before and after our restoration of Whychus Creek.
What are Those Blue-Bellied Lizards?
Jul 16, 2018
Along the trails at Deschutes Land Trust Preserves, it is likely that the most commonly seen reptile is the Western Fence Lizard. Learn more about these blue-bellied creatures below.
The Magic of Milkweed
Jul 06, 2018
Learn more about the amazing plants that monarch butterflies need to survive, including their historic presence in Central Oregon.
Spring Wildlife Wanderings
Jul 02, 2018
We love spring because baby animals are out exploring our Preserves for the first time! Check out the slideshow for some of the wildlife we have seen this spring.