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.
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 Tour**
Neighbors of Camp Polk Meadow Preserve are invited to join the Deschutes Land Trust's stewardship director, Amanda Egertson, for a tour of the Hindman Springs restoration project at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve on Monday, September 24th from 10am-12pm. Learn more and register. We hope you can join us!
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:
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.
Summer Wildflowers Guide
Jun 22, 2018
Summer has officially arrived! Explore your Land Trust Preserves and see if you can find all of these summer wildflowers!
Appreciating Central Oregon's Beauty
May 29, 2018
Here are 5 quick and easy steps to appreciating the natural beauty of Central Oregon in the best possible way.
Encouraging a Sense of Wonder in Children
May 09, 2018
Spring is here and with it comes a renewed urge to get outside and play. Sadly not everyone has the opportunity to get outside and explore on a regular basis and more often than not it is our children who are missing out. Here's how we can help children get outside and explore the wonder of nature.
Forest Bathing: How the Forest Can Help You
May 08, 2018
How can being in the forest reduce your stress levels and blood pressure? Look no further than the Japanese technique of forest bathing.