The Deschutes Land Trust would like to thank our board members who completed their terms at the end of 2019.
The Western Monarch Summit was a great success! Find out some of the highlights from the conference.
A Prineville resident, Michelle brings unique skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the Land Trust's Board of Directors.
National standards ensure Land Trust conservation efforts stand the test of time.
Thank you, Teague, for your support of the Land Trust since 2005!
Crux's Gypsy Coolship No. 2 will be released on Friday, April 3rd.
Executive Director Brad Chalfant reflects on a long-term vision of where we're working.
The Land Trust announced today that it has conserved 3,748 acres of a large ranch near Post, Oregon. The Land Trust worked with rancher Jim Wood to create a land preservation agreement that will protect the ranch’s high quality wildlife habitat and agricultural land forever.
Salmon and steelhead have started to acclimate and be released at Land Trust Preserves.
A sky quality meter was recently installed at Land Trust protected Rimrock Ranch.
Stewardship director Amanda Egertson installed 14 bee nesting houses to help survey native bees for the Oregon Bee Atlas project.
Protecting aspens from heavy browsing by local wildlife can help aspen groves survive at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
The Land Trust has launched a planning process to develop a conceptual design for future restoration and community access. Learn more about this effort.
The Land Trust is using soil solarization to continue restoring native plant communities at the Preserve.
It's been hard not to pay attention to the news in the past two weeks. In the midst of the pandemic, the brutal reality of racism has returned front and center to our view.
Milkweed plants that were put in the ground last fall by Land Trust staff, partners, and volunteers are springing back to life!
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the nature of Central Oregon through creativity, imagination, and crayons. Without further ado... here are the winners of our coloring contest!
The Land Trust is pleased to announce that it has conserved an additional 160 acres of Aspen Valley Ranch near Post, Oregon.
The Land Trust announced today that it has purchased and protected 1,123 acres of land along Whychus Creek northeast of Sisters, Oregon. Rimrock Ranch includes rugged canyons, pine and juniper forests, and almost two miles of Whychus Creek.
The Deschutes Land Trust is committed to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Our Equity Commitment is the commitment we make to our community to changing the way we work. Learn more...