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.
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:
- 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:
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.
Wildlife Wanderings
Apr 16, 2020
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Check out the creatures we've spotted wandering around our protected lands.
Etiquette During Muddy Trail Season
Mar 03, 2020
With warmer temperatures, muddy trail conditions have started to appear in Central Oregon. Remember, if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Restoration and Humanism in the Anthropocene
Feb 21, 2020
In the face of climate change, the Deschutes Land Trust, our partners, and other groups continue to work to restore habitats. What values and ideals are reflected in this work?
A Photo Retrospective, Conserving Central Oregon
Feb 10, 2020
Volunteer photographer, Jay Mather, has given over 500 hours of service to the Land Trust. He continues to inspire conservation in our community by sharing his photos from our Preserves.
The Nature of Central Oregon: Black Bears
Feb 06, 2020
Black bears are an integral part of nature in Central Oregon. Get to know these beautiful but often misunderstood creatures.