Photo: Jay Mather.

Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve Neighbor News

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:

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:

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.

Feeling the Burn at the Metolius Preserve

Apr 03, 2024

Learn more about the Land Trust's upcoming forest restoration efforts at the Metolius Preserve.

Find #NatureNearby YOU!

Apr 01, 2024

Explore all of the wonders of Central Oregon. Whether you find somewhere you've never been or simply venture out your front door, there's always #NatureNearby!

Fall Colors at Land Trust Preserves

Nov 08, 2023

This year, fall really had its moment to shine. Spectacular colors in abundance!

Looking for Larch

Oct 27, 2023

October marks the peak of fall color season here in Central Oregon. One colorful local tree that demands attention is the bright yellow Western Larch.