The Deschutes Land Trust would like to thank our board members who completed their terms at the end of 2021.
The Land Trust Alliance report shows that land trusts across the nation conserved an area of protected land more than all the national parks combined.
The Land Trust's Ochoco Preserve has been a hive of activity of late! Read on to learn more about the work we've been doing to prepare for restoration at the Preserve.
Preliminary overwintering Western monarch butterfly population numbers are at a little more than 200,000!
The Deschutes Land Trust would like to welcome our newest Board member, Stacey Forson.
We honor the bonds of friendship and family by acknowledging special gifts made to the Land Trust in 2021.
The Land Trust is part of a stewardship collective that was recently awarded $6.25 million by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
The Land Trust and our partners are embarking on a restoration of Whychus Creek at Willow Springs Preserve this year.
The Land Trust’s vision for the future of Ochoco Preserve is about to become a reality! Learn more about the first phase of the Ochoco Preserve Project.
The Land Trust has worked for nearly 20 years to permanently protect Skyline Forest—the 33,000 acre forest between Bend and Sisters. Those efforts produced many conservation options and have helped move the project forward to where it is today. Learn more...
The Land Trust is pleased to report that we’ve conserved more of Priday Ranch! Learn more about our new Ward Creek addition.
The last two years have been a major catalyst for change in the way many of us work, and the Land Trust is no exception.
The Land Trust applauds the Oregon legislature for approving $5 million in funding for the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program.
The Land Trust is so thankful for our amazing corps of dedicated volunteers, and this month we wanted to send a special thank you out to two long-time volunteers: Ginny Elliott and Pat Green.
The Land Trust welcomes new stewardship associate Gabriel Juarez and sends a fond farewell to outreach associate Cara Frank.
The Land Trust recently changed how we invest our stewardship funds to better align with our organization’s mission and values.
The Land Trust partnered with the Forest Service to add more wood to the Metolius River at our Metolius River Preserve in late April. Learn more about the project.
This month we shine a light on our amazing crew of dedicated Trail Stewards!
The Land Trust recently did some juniper thinning at Priday Ranch.
New members represent five Central Oregon communities and will bring their professional backgrounds and diverse life experiences to help shape the future of the Land Trust and our work.