Land Trust Hikes for Kids
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!
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:
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2021 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2021 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2020 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2020 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2019 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2019 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2018 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2018 Neighbor News Bulletin
- For Bulletins from 2017 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about Whychus Canyon Preserve:
Hiking Lightly on the Land
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.
Early Spring Wildflowers to Welcome
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.
Stewardship Collective Awarded $6.25 Million Grant
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.
Caring for the Land During Muddy Trail Season
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.
Deschutes Land Trust and Deschutes River Conservancy partner to boost water flows in Whychus Creek
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.
Whychus Creek Restoration Construction Completed
Sep 10, 2021
The construction portion of the Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch is now complete.
Recent climate report is a call to action (again!)
Aug 26, 2021
Learn how local restoration efforts are climate action you can get behind.
Whychus Creek Restoration Continues
Aug 10, 2021
The Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch continues with more floodplain shaping and the addition of woody debris.
The Significance of the Hyporheic Zone
Jul 23, 2021
What is the hyporheic zone and why is it significant?