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Ochoco Preserve Neighbor News

As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Ochoco Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at and around the Preserve. That's why we've created this Ochoco Preserve news hub with links to our Neighbor Newsletters and other updates from the Preserve. We also encourage you to join us for hikes near the Preserve, volunteer at the Preserve, or contact us if you have any questions. Thank you!

Ochoco Preserve Neighbor News Bulletins:

Other news about Ochoco Preserve:

7 Tips for Hiking Safely During Hunting Season

Sep 01, 2023

Planning to hike this fall? Be prepared with our seven tips for hiking safely during hunting season.

Ochoco Preserve Project Continues to Evolve

Aug 09, 2023

One year after the first phase of the Ochoco Preserve Project, we take a look at how the project has evolved and changed.

Spring Runoff Tests Ochoco Preserve's New Restoration Project

Jun 08, 2023

Brief episodes of warm weather and rain in April and May caused rapid snowmelt in the mountains, which in turn boosted flows significantly in McKay Creek and the Crooked River.

Land Trust Awarded Funding for Two Projects

May 08, 2023

The Land Trust received funding from the first year of the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program.

Fish Reintroduction Update 2023

Apr 08, 2023

Learn more about the efforts the Land Trust and our partners have been taking to create a thriving population of spring Chinook and steelhead salmon.

Plantings Wrap Up at Land Trust Preserves

Nov 10, 2022

Land Trust Preserves have been a hive of activity with planting parties this fall!

Ochoco Preserve Project Begins to Wrap Up

Oct 11, 2022

The first phase of the major renovation of Ochoco Preserve is wrapping up!

Land Trust partners with more community groups to plant milkweed for monarchs

Oct 04, 2022

Fall is planting time at the Land Trust! This September and October we continued our multi-year effort to get more native milkweed out into the Central Oregon community to boost habitat for the imperiled Western monarch butterfly.

Ochoco Preserve Project Moves Forward

Sep 09, 2022

The first phase of the major Ochoco Preserve renovation continues. Get the latest update!

Ochoco Preserve is a Hub of Activity

Aug 10, 2022

Ochoco Preserve continues to be a hub of activity! The first phase of the major Ochoco Preserve renovation is truly changing the face of the Preserve. Learn more...