Prescribed Burn Planned for Metolius Preserve
Sep 04, 2024
The Land Trust plans to conduct a prescribed burn at the Metolius Preserve this fall. Learn more about the location and timing.
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 Newsletters 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 Newsletters:
- Fall 2024 Neighbor News
- Spring 2024 Neighbor News
- Fall 2023 Neighbor News
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News
- Fall 2021 Neighbor News
- Spring 2021 Neighbor News
- For Neighbor Newsletters from 2020 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about the Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve:
Woodpeckers of Central Oregon
Sep 01, 2024
We hear the unmistakable sound of a woodpecker's bill hitting a tree all the time in Central Oregon, but do you know your fellow forest dwellers?
From On The Screen to On The Ground
Aug 14, 2024
Summer intern Varun Shirhatti shares a story from his time with the Land Trust.
The Madras Pioneer reports on Butterflies at the Metolius Preserve
Jun 19, 2024
The Trust sponsors guided hikes and walks for the public, including a geology wander, wildflower hike, plant hike, native bee walk and butterfly walk.
Prescribed Burn Training Attended by Land Trust Staff
Jun 05, 2024
The Land Trust recently had two staff members that were selected to participate in this year’s Central Oregon Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (COTREX).
The Great Arctic Returns
May 08, 2024
The great arctic (Oeneis nevadensis) butterfly will be back in abundance this year! Learn more about this beautiful native butterfly.
May Wildflowers in Central Oregon
May 01, 2024
May has arrived, and with it comes a fresh bouquet of wildflowers! From brilliant magenta to yellow speckles and a bit of everything in between, check out what's beginning to bloom this month.
April Wildflowers in Central Oregon
Apr 15, 2024
Spring has arrived and brought a rainbow of colors along with it! From the most vibrant of yellows to the palest of pinks, keep an eye out for these April wildflowers the next time you're outside!
The Nugget reports on hiking opportunities at the Metolius Preserve
Apr 04, 2024
The Deschutes Land Trust's Metolius Preserve is a beauty spot in Sisters Country.