Herd Nerd: All About Elk
Nov 15, 2021
Elk have captivated the human spirit for as long as we've inhabited North America. Learn more about this majestic animal.
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:
Fall Colors at Land Trust Preserves
Nov 09, 2021
Did you get out and see the fall colors this year? Enjoy some highlights from a few of the Land Trust's Preserves.
Larch light up our forests
Oct 21, 2021
Fall is a fleeting thing in Central Oregon. So, take heed, now is the time to enjoy the season and one great way to do that is by taking in the seasonal colors of the Western larch.
It’s leaf peeping season! Soak in fall colors with the glorious vine maple.
Sep 23, 2021
With fall officially here, the time has come to head out to catch some seasonal displays of color! Learn more about the vine maple, one of Central Oregon's best plants for fall color.
Summer Wildlife Wanderings
Sep 10, 2021
Enjoy the latest installment of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
Peck's penstemon: A Wildflower Mystery
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.
Places to Hike for Get Outdoors Day
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!
Unusual Wildflowers of Central Oregon
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.
Tips for an excellent butterfly expedition
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.
Central Oregon Bike Routes
May 07, 2021
May is bike month! Celebrate by biking through, along, or around some of our favorite conserved places in Central Oregon.