As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Whychus Canyon Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserve. That's why we've created this Whychus Canyon 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 at the Preserve, volunteer at the Preserve, or contact us if you have any questions. Thank you!
Whychus Canyon Preserve Neighbor News Bulletins:
Other news about Whychus Canyon Preserve:
May 05, 2022
The weather is warming and trails are drying out. It’s time to plan some family hikes that are fun for everyone!
Apr 22, 2022
One of the best parts about living in Central Oregon is our abundance of trails for walking, hiking, running, and riding. Check out these tips to give back to the trails you love by making your next outing a little lighter on the land.
Mar 24, 2022
March and April are the season for early spring wildflowers—those first bursts of color that dot the landscape. Look for these in our sagebrush grasslands where the snow melts first and the soil has warmed enough to encourage new growth. Here are five flowers to watch for this season.
Mar 07, 2022
The Land Trust is part of a stewardship collective that was recently awarded $6.25 million by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Feb 04, 2022
As Central Oregon's winter goes from cold and frozen to warm and sunny, muddy trail conditions begin to appear. For the protection of our beautiful lands, please remember: if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Dec 02, 2021
The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust announced today a water rights transfer that will help return more water to a local stream providing a buffer for future drought years.
Sep 10, 2021
The construction portion of the Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch is now complete.
Aug 26, 2021
Learn how local restoration efforts are climate action you can get behind.
Aug 10, 2021
The Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch continues with more floodplain shaping and the addition of woody debris.
Jul 23, 2021
What is the hyporheic zone and why is it significant?