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:
Other news about the Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve:
Jun 14, 2021
Sometimes it’s easy to understand why a species is rare. But sometimes it’s a real mystery why a plant would be found on only 485 square miles of the planet.
Jun 01, 2021
In case you needed one more excuse to hit the trails, June 5th is Get Outdoors Day! Here are a few hike suggestions to get you going!
May 26, 2021
The weird, the wacky, and the unusual. Today we are taking a look at some of the stranger flowers that call Central Oregon home.
May 14, 2021
Early summer is the perfect time to try your hand at butterflying! Here are some tips to make your next butterfly expedition a success.
May 07, 2021
May is bike month! Celebrate by biking through, along, or around some of our favorite conserved places in Central Oregon.
May 03, 2021
Our volunteer photographers and our wildlife cameras have captured some amazing moments the past few months. Enjoy the latest installment of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
Mar 01, 2021
As Central Oregon's winter goes from cold and frozen to warm and rainy, muddy trail conditions begin to appear. For the protection of our beautiful lands, please remember: if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Feb 22, 2021
Not quite trees and not quite flowers, we're taking a look at shrubs. Learn about some of the common shrubs in Central Oregon.
Nov 30, 2020
We have made the difficult decision to cancel our Metolius Preserve Tree Hunt on December 5th.
Nov 24, 2020
Do you know a grand fir from a Douglas fir? Learn how to tell the difference between the two!
Ponderosa pines at the Metolius Preserve. Photo: Tyler Roemer.
