Land Trust introduces Priday Ranch
Sep 30, 2020
The Land Trust is pleased to introduce Priday Ranch, a new conservation project on 4,500 acres north of Madras, OR.
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 News Bulletins 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:
Top 25 Deschutes Land Trust Moments
Sep 03, 2020
This year the Land Trust celebrates its 25th Anniversary! To celebrate, we asked founding director Brad Chalfant for his 25 top moments from the last 25 years.
Land Trust conserves more land at Aspen Valley Ranch
Jul 09, 2020
The Land Trust is pleased to announce that it has conserved an additional 160 acres of Aspen Valley Ranch near Post, Oregon.
What is a Sage Thrasher?
May 11, 2020
Protecting Aspen Valley Ranch also means getting to know the creatures that live there. Meet the Sage Thrasher.
Planning for the future of Ochoco Preserve
May 10, 2020
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 Speedy and Impressive Pronghorn
Apr 27, 2020
Get to know the impressive pronghorn--a speedy, well-adapted animal found at Aspen Valley Ranch.
Fish Reintroduction Update
Apr 10, 2020
Salmon and steelhead have started to acclimate and be released at Land Trust Preserves.
Aspen Valley Ranch Virtual Tour
Apr 10, 2020
Take a virtual tour of our newest conservation project: Aspen Valley Ranch. Learn more about the ranch’s high quality wildlife habitat and agricultural land that is now protected forever.
Land Trust conserves Post, Oregon ranch forever
Apr 08, 2020
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.
Michelle McSwain joins the Deschutes Land Trust Board of Directors
Feb 26, 2020
A Prineville resident, Michelle brings unique skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the Land Trust's Board of Directors.