7 Tips for Hiking Safely During Hunting Season
Sep 07, 2020
Planning to hike this fall? Be prepared with our seven tips for hiking safely during hunting season.
As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserves. That's why we've created this Metolius Preserve and Metolius River 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 Preserves, volunteer at the Preserves, or contact us if you have any questions. Thank you!
Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve Neighbor News Bulletins:
- 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
- Fall 2017 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2016 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2015 Neighbor News Bulletin
Other news about the Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve:
Top 25 Deschutes Land Trust Moments
Sep 03, 2020
This year the Land Trust celebrates its 25th Anniversary! To celebrate, we asked founding director Brad Chalfant for his 25 top moments from the last 25 years.
Wildlife Wanderings
Aug 26, 2020
Our Preserves have been busy this spring and summer. Check out the creatures we've spotted wandering around our protected lands.
Our Equity Commitment
Aug 10, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust is committed to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Our Equity Commitment is the commitment we make to our community to changing the way we work. Learn more...
Preserves are open with new COVID guidelines
Jun 24, 2020
The Land Trust is pleased to announce that our Preserves are once again open for exploring. As with all activities during the pandemic, we have new guidelines and rules we ask you to follow. Read on for more details.
What are Those Yellow Flowers?
Jun 19, 2020
The variety of yellow flowers in Central Oregon during the summer can get confusing! Learn about some of our common yellow flowers with our handy guide.
Nature at Home: Wildlife Watching
May 18, 2020
As spring turns into summer, wildlife have been active out and about at Land Trust Preserves! Check out some busy beavers and then learn some tips for watching wildlife from volunteer naturalist Gus Gustafson!
May Wildflowers
May 17, 2020
As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. Find out what we've been spotting in Central Oregon this month.
Land Trust helps document local bee population
May 08, 2020
Stewardship director Amanda Egertson installed 14 bee nesting houses to help survey native bees for the Oregon Bee Atlas project.
Nature at Home: California Tortoiseshells
Apr 19, 2020
Our Preserves are closed, but spring is still happening! Learn about a common butterfly of the Metolius Preserve as we continue to explore nature at home.