Butterfly or Moth? How to Tell the Difference
Aug 19, 2022
Is that a butterfly or moth? Use our handy guide to determine what flitting, flying creature you're seeing!
As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Indian Ford Meadow Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserve. That's why we've created this Indian Ford 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!
Indian Ford Meadow Preserve Neighbor News Bulletins:
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2021 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2021 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2020 Neighbor News Bulletin
- 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
- For Bulletins from 2017 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about Indian Ford Meadow Preserve:
Butterflies of Central Oregon and their host plants
Jun 23, 2022
Warmer weather and blooming flowers bring out a wide variety of butterflies making them easy to spot and watch. It’s the bright colors that catch many people’s eye, but did you know that all butterflies are also deeply connected to the land around them?
May and June Wildflowers to Enjoy
May 26, 2022
The high desert is alive with the color of wildflowers in May and June. Soak in this brief season of green, gold, purple, and white with these native species.
Land Trust Hikes for Kids
May 05, 2022
The weather is warming and trails are drying out. It’s time to plan some family hikes that are fun for everyone!
Hiking Lightly on the Land
Apr 22, 2022
One of the best parts about living in Central Oregon is our abundance of trails for walking, hiking, running, and riding. Check out these tips to give back to the trails you love by making your next outing a little lighter on the land.
Caring for the Land During Muddy Trail Season
Feb 04, 2022
As Central Oregon's winter goes from cold and frozen to warm and sunny, muddy trail conditions begin to appear. For the protection of our beautiful lands, please remember: if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Fall Colors at Land Trust Preserves
Nov 09, 2021
Did you get out and see the fall colors this year? Enjoy some highlights from a few of the Land Trust's Preserves.
Little meadows make a big impact
May 12, 2021
We talk about meadows a great deal at the Land Trust. Many of our core Preserves protect this important feature on the landscape. But what role do meadows play in nature?
Protecting Aspens at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
May 06, 2021
The Land Trust recently created several protected areas for aspens at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Why is the Land Trust protecting these trees?
Memories of Protecting a Meadow
Nov 04, 2020
This year the Land Trust celebrates 25 years of amazing land conservation. To celebrate we are featuring the voices of our supporters and their stories of our Preserves. This month, Ginger Durdan-Shaw, Sue Edgerton, Gretchen Dakin, Catherine Morrow, and Judy Clinton reflect on Indian Ford Meadow Preserve and the Metolius Preserve.