Children and nature go together like peanut butter and jelly. To help you get outside and exploring, we've pulled together some resources on how to do just that! Whether you are visiting your backyard, National Forest, or your Land Trust Community Preserves, we want to help you get out there and explore. If you need a hand, join us for free, kid-specific guided hikes and explorations.
May 20, 2020
Join the Land Trust in bringing nature home by participating in our coloring contest. Bring your creativity to our coloring sheets and enter to win fun prizes for young and old!
Apr 15, 2020
While local Earth Day fairs and parades have been cancelled, you can still celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020 from home. Here are some ideas to get you take action!
Apr 13, 2020
Join the Land Trust in celebrating Earth Day by spotlighting our work in Western monarch conservation. Make your own monarch wings with what you have at home!
Dec 16, 2019
Don't let the winter cold keep you and your family inside. Enjoy the natural world with a winter scavenger hunt!
Sep 16, 2019
Where do fairies live? In a house, of course! Learn how to build a fairy house in 3 easy steps!
Jun 17, 2019
Summer is here and with it comes camping season! Spending the night out in nature is a great way to connect with your family and learn more about the plants and animals that live in your region--even if you do it in your own backyard!
Jun 03, 2019
The weather is warming and school’s almost out. It’s time to go on some family hikes!
May 24, 2019
It's time to get up close and personal with nature. Using a hand lens gives you a new perspective on making nature discoveries.
Feb 11, 2019
The Deschutes Land Trust is amazed by the young women and girls who are excited about science and conservation in our community.
May 09, 2018
Spring is here and with it comes a renewed urge to get outside and play. Sadly not everyone has the opportunity to get outside and explore on a regular basis and more often than not it is our children who are missing out. Here's how we can help children get outside and explore the wonder of nature.
A child discovers the wonder of nature. Photo: Jay Mather.
