Spawning Nests Found at Rimrock Ranch
Apr 28, 2025
Steelhead redds are a good sign that the restoration of Whychus Creek is providing healthy habitat.
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 Newsletters 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 Newsletters:
- Spring 2025 Neighbor News
- Fall 2024 Neighbor News
- Spring 2024 Neighbor News
- Fall 2023 Neighbor News
- Spring 2023 Neighbor News
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News
- For Neighbor Newsletters from 2021 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about Camp Polk Meadow Preserve:
Fish Reintroduction Update 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Learn how we’re partnering to create a thriving population of spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead in Central Oregon!
Fall Colors at Land Trust Preserves
Nov 08, 2024
This year, fall colors at Land Trust Preserves have dazzled us. From scarlet reds to saffron yellows and a little bit of everything in between, check out the beautiful colors that have been spotted.
The Bulletin reports on planting milkweed to help western monarch butterflies
Jul 29, 2024
The native milkweed plant has everything to do with the presence of monarchs in Central Oregon.
Land Trust Completes Juniper Thinning at Rimrock Ranch
Jul 01, 2024
The Land Trust has completed another phase of juniper thinning at Rimrock Ranch.
May Wildflowers in Central Oregon
May 01, 2024
May has arrived, and with it comes a fresh bouquet of wildflowers! From brilliant magenta to yellow speckles and a bit of everything in between, check out what's beginning to bloom this month.
April Wildflowers in Central Oregon
Apr 15, 2024
Spring has arrived and brought a rainbow of colors along with it! From the most vibrant of yellows to the palest of pinks, keep an eye out for these April wildflowers the next time you're outside!
Find #NatureNearby YOU!
Apr 01, 2024
Explore all of the wonders of Central Oregon. Whether you find somewhere you've never been or simply venture out your front door, there's always #NatureNearby!
Plantings Wrap Up at Land Trust Preserves
Nov 09, 2023
Land Trust Preserves have been bustling with planting parties this fall, with more than 62,000 new native plants added!