Prescribed Burn Planned for Metolius Preserve
Apr 29, 2025
The Land Trust plans to conduct a prescribed burn at the Metolius Preserve this spring. 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!
**April 28, 2025: The Land Trust is planning a prescribed burn at the Metolius Preserve in early May. The Preserve will remain open during the burn period, but we recommend staying off the Lake Creek Trail and other trails in the northern section of the Preserve due to smoke and burn impacts. Learn more.**
Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve Neighbor Newsletters:
- Spring 2025 Neighbor News
- Fall 2024 Neighbor News
- Spring 2024 Neighbor News
- Fall 2023 Neighbor News
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News
- For Neighbor Newsletters from 2021 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about the Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve:
Spring Hikes at the Metolius Preserve
Apr 25, 2025
Spring is a great time to explore the signs and sounds of the Metolius Preserve. Here are some outing ideas to get you started!
First Fish Redd Spotted at Metolius River Preserve
Mar 05, 2025
The Land Trust's partners at the Deschutes National Forest spotted the redd in the portion of the Metolius River that runs through the Preserve.
Caring for the Land During Muddy Trail Season
Feb 26, 2025
As Central Oregon's winter goes from cold and frozen to warm and sunny, muddy trail conditions begin to appear. For the protection of our beautiful lands, please remember: if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Fall Colors at Land Trust Preserves
Nov 08, 2024
This year, fall colors at Land Trust Preserves have dazzled us. From scarlet reds to saffron yellows and a little bit of everything in between, check out the beautiful colors that have been spotted.
The Source Weekly highlights Deschutes Land Trust "Kids Falling for Nature" outdoor experience
Sep 11, 2024
Discover fall's magic with the whole family and Deschutes Land Trust.
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.