Summer Wildflowers in Central Oregon
Jul 05, 2023
Summer has arrived, and with it comes a new wave of wildflowers blooming.
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:
- Fall 2024 Neighbor News
- Spring 2024 Neighbor News
- Fall 2023 Neighbor News
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News
- Fall 2021 Neighbor News
- Spring 2021 Neighbor News
- For Neighbor Newsletters from 2020 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about the Metolius Preserve and Metolius River Preserve:
Laying the Groundwork for Metolius Preserve Forest Restoration
May 10, 2023
The Land Trust will be mowing portions of the Metolius Preserve this spring to prepare for future forest restoration efforts.
Fall Wildlife Wanderings
Dec 08, 2022
Land Trust Preserves were busy this fall—with wildlife! We saw a variety of creatures, from bears, cougars, and elk to songbirds, bobcats, and coyotes. Check out our latest wildlife wanderings!
Fall Colors at Land Trust Preserves
Nov 10, 2022
Did you get to enjoy this year's fleeting fall colors? Enjoy some highlights from a few of the Land Trust's Preserves.
Elk Rutting Season is Here
Oct 06, 2022
The leaves are changing, the days are getting crisper, and pumpkins are for sale at the farmer’s market. That’s right, it’s officially elk rutting season. Wait, what?!? Learn more about the elk mating season.
Summer Wildlife Wanderings
Sep 08, 2022
Central Oregon's wildlife has been on the move this summer! We hope you enjoy the latest installment of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
Super Bugs in our Water
Aug 01, 2022
Our streams and rivers in Central Oregon are full of life. Some of these stream inhabitants, like macroinvertebrates or water bugs, possess a super power--they can tell us about the health of our local streams and rivers.
Butterflies of Central Oregon and their host plants
Jun 23, 2022
Warmer weather and blooming flowers bring out a wide variety of butterflies making them easy to spot and watch. It’s the bright colors that catch many people’s eye, but did you know that all butterflies are also deeply connected to the land around them?
New Butterfly Species Discovered at Metolius Preserve
Jun 08, 2022
It’s not every day that you discover a new species at a Land Trust Preserve, but that was the case in May for stewardship director Amanda Egertson!
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!