Spring Wildlife Wanderings
Jun 06, 2022
From a family of cougars to river otters to a beaver couple, enjoy the latest slideshow of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
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:
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2021 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2021 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2020 Neighbor News Bulletin
- 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
- For Bulletins from 2017 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about the Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve:
Unusual Plants Abound at Metolius River Preserve
May 31, 2022
Have you visited our Metolius River Preserve? This little gem is incredibly diverse, featuring river frontage, open meadow, a rare fen, and some very unusual plants!
The Importance of Wetlands
May 10, 2022
More than a third of endangered and threatened species in the US live exclusively in wetlands and around half of North American bird species nest or feed in wetlands. Learn more about this important part of our natural world.
More Wood at Metolius River Preserve
May 09, 2022
The Land Trust partnered with the Forest Service to add more wood to the Metolius River at our Metolius River Preserve in late April. Learn more about the project.
The Great Arctic Returns
May 09, 2022
The great Arctic (Oeneis nevadensis) butterfly will be back in abundance this year! Learn more about this beautiful native species.
Land Trust Hikes for Kids
May 05, 2022
The weather is warming and trails are drying out. It’s time to plan some family hikes that are fun for everyone!
Hiking Lightly on the Land
Apr 22, 2022
One of the best parts about living in Central Oregon is our abundance of trails for walking, hiking, running, and riding. Check out these tips to give back to the trails you love by making your next outing a little lighter on the land.
Winter Wildlife Wanderings
Apr 07, 2022
Enjoy the latest slideshow of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
Grand Fir vs Douglas Fir
Nov 29, 2021
Do you know a grand fir from a Douglas fir? Learn how to tell the difference between the two before you take home a grand fir at the Tree Hunt!
Gobble up these turkey facts
Nov 18, 2021
Beards, wattles, and snoods! Brush up on your wild turkey facts, then impress everyone at the dinner table with your newfound knowledge.