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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:

Beaver Activity at Ochoco Preserve

Nov 07, 2023

The Land Trust is excited to share some signs of recent beaver activity in the restoration area of Ochoco Preserve!

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.

Plantings Wrap Up at Land Trust Preserves

Nov 10, 2022

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

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.

Building the Future of Ochoco Preserve Recap

Aug 08, 2022

In this virtual presentation, the Land Trust and community partners share information on the major renovation of the Land Trust's Ochoco Preserve in Prineville.

New Funding Source Will Protect Agricultural Lands

Jun 07, 2022

The Land Trust is thrilled to report that the US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service has awarded $6.765 million to fund Oregon land protection projects.

An Update on the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program

Apr 07, 2022

The Land Trust applauds the Oregon legislature for approving $5 million in funding for the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program.

Ducks of Central Oregon

Mar 09, 2022

Have you heard any duck symphonies of squeaky quacks, whistling wings, and frantic chatters overhead? See what all the noise is about with a few of our local ducks of Central Oregon.