A swallowtail butterfly at the Metolius Preserve. Photo: Jay Mather.
A swallowtail butterfly at the Metolius Preserve. Photo: Jay Mather.
Dirty Half trail run a success
Another year, another Dirty Half! The trail run is our biggest annual fundraiser of the year and it's all thanks to you.
2014 Walks + Hikes
The Land Trust's 2014 Walk + Hike series has begun! From April-November Land Trust volunteer naturalists lead more than 100 free walks, hikes, and bike rides at various Land Trust protected lands.
Beavers find a home at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Recent visits to Camp Polk Meadow uncover exciting signs of beaver activity at the Preserve.
Registration open for 2014 Dirty Half Marathon
This awesome annual race, put on by our friends at The FootZone, is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Sign up today!
Farm Bill is a win for conservation
The newly passed 2014 Farm Bill maintains essential funding for the conservation of farm and ranch land. Hopefully, the Bill's programs will help fund several Land Trust projects!
Show your Land Trust support with our new hats and gear
The Land Trust has some cool new hats and gear to help you beat the summer heat.
Chapin and Johnson join the Land Trust Board of Directors
Bend resident Lori Chapin and Sisters resident Ted Johnson have joined the Deschutes Land Trust’s Board of Directors.
Deschutes Land Trust's Annual Open House
Join us to celebrate conservation successes, honor volunteers, and look at what's next for the Land Trust.
Celebrating another year of Sisters Folk Festival
One of the great cultural events in our area, Sisters Folk Festival, has grown up along side the Land Trust. Thanks to the Starview Foundation for contributing to the Folk Festival in our name!
Farewell Ashley and welcome Jen!
We wish land steward Ashley Lowery farewell and welcome our new land steward Jen Zalewski.
A future for fish in Whychus Creek
Last week, more than 120,000 steelhead fry were released in Whychus Creek in ongoing efforts to bring steelhead and salmon back.
Land Trust recognizes volunteers of the year
The Land Trust is proud to announce our 2014 volunteers of the year: Eva Eagle and Ginny Elliott!
Take a sneak peek at our 2014 Walks + Hikes
Our full Walks + Hike schedule will be out on April 1st, but don't wait to scratch your spring itch. Sign up for our first hikes of the season today!
Year-end giving makes a difference
Thanks to supporters like you, we've had a successful launch to our Campaign for Whychus Creek. Learn more about our campaign and how you can help chart the future of Whychus Creek.
Tree Hunt weather update
The Land Trust's annual Tree Hunt is on! However, driving conditions are wintery. Read on for details on how to prepare.
Charitable IRA rollover extended
Congress has extended the charitable IRA rollover, allowing Americans age 70 ½ and older to make contributions from their Individual Retirement Accounts to qualified nonprofits.
Beaver spotted on wildlife camera at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
An elusive beaver at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve has finally been spotted thanks to a wildlife camera.
Deschutes Land Trust awarded 2013 Nonprofit of Year
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce presented the Deschutes Land Trust with the 2013 Nonprofit of the Year Award at their annual ball last Friday.
Deschutes Land Trust earns renewed national accreditation
National standards ensure Land Trust conservation efforts stand the test of time.
Fire cancels Dirty Half Trail Run
The Land Trust's biggest fundraiser of the year was one of the first casualties of the Two Bulls Fire. FootZone hopes to reschedule! Read more...