Rain-on-snow Events in Central Oregon
Jan 10, 2019
As the snow piles up in Central Oregon, the threat of rain-on-snow events looms in every cloudy above-freezing day.
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:
Drought on the Deschutes
Jan 08, 2019
The Deschutes River is in the second year of a serious drought. What can we do now that our water supply is less stable?
What's the Deal with Hoarfrost and Rime Ice?
Jan 03, 2019
As you're out enjoying the beauty of the outdoors during these winter months, have you noticed any trees or shrubs with a layer of what looks like frost or ice? What is this phenomenon, and how does it happen?
2018 Year in Review Slideshow
Dec 17, 2018
Look back on 2018 and what we have accomplished together.
Gobble up these turkey facts!
Nov 13, 2018
Turkey red, Turkey blue, Turkey facts for me and you!
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.
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.