Whychus Creek Restoration Construction Completed
Sep 10, 2021
The construction portion of the Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch is now complete.
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 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
- Fall 2017 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2017 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2016 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2015 Neighbor News Bulletin
Other news about Whychus Canyon Preserve:
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?
Whychus Creek restoration begins
Jul 09, 2021
The Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch has begun! Bulldozers and excavators hit the ground running at 6am on July 6th!
Redband Trout in Central Oregon
Jun 28, 2021
Learn more about redband trout in Central Oregon and what the Land Trust is doing to help this native fish thrive.
Places to Hike for Get Outdoors Day
Jun 01, 2021
In case you needed one more excuse to hit the trails, June 5th is Get Outdoors Day! Here are a few hike suggestions to get you going!
Early Spring Wildflowers
Mar 17, 2021
Early spring wildflowers are starting to appear in Central Oregon! See if you can spot these flowers the next time you're out and about.
Taking Care of the Land During Muddy Trail Season
Mar 01, 2021
As Central Oregon's winter goes from cold and frozen to warm and rainy, muddy trail conditions begin to appear. For the protection of our beautiful lands, please remember: if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.
Central Oregon Shrub Guide
Feb 22, 2021
Not quite trees and not quite flowers, we're taking a look at shrubs. Learn about some of the common shrubs in Central Oregon.