Trail Ambassadors at Land Trust Preserves
Apr 04, 2018
The Land Trust's Trail Ambassadors will be at Land Trust Preserves to welcome you!
As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Metolius Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserve. That's why we've created this Metolius 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!
Metolius Preserve Neighbor News Bulletins:
- 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:
Winter Wildlife Sightings
Apr 04, 2018
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Find out what creatures have been spotted wandering around over the winter.
New trail system for the Metolius Preserve
Mar 31, 2018
The Land Trust is very pleased to present a new trail system for the Metolius Preserve!
East Cascade dry forests
Mar 13, 2018
In preparation for the Land Trust's Nature Night on Megafires, we offer a primer on east Cascade dry forests and their historic conditions. Thanks to The Nature Conservancy forest ecologist Kerry Kemp for this guest blog!
Metolius Preserve bridge construction
Feb 09, 2018
Trails near the south trailhead will be impacted. Please read on for details...
Gary Gustafson joins the Land Trust Board of Directors
Jan 10, 2018
The Land Trust announced today that Gary (Gus) Gustafson of Camp Sherman has joined the Land Trust’s Board of Directors. He brings unique skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the Land Trust.
If You Leave Tracks, Turn Back
Jan 09, 2018
Muddy trail conditions have started in Central Oregon. Remember, if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Weasels and bobcats and bears, oh my!
Dec 07, 2017
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Find out what creatures have been spotted wandering around recently.
Wildlife in the Winter
Nov 28, 2017
While we're staying warm and snug in our toasty homes, what do wildlife do to survive the winter?
Grand Fir vs Douglas Fir
Nov 27, 2017
Do you know a grand fir from a Doug fir? Make sure you can identify the right type of tree to cut at the Tree Hunt!