The Significance of the Hyporheic Zone
Jul 23, 2021
What is the hyporheic zone and why is it significant?
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:
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.
High Flows at Whychus Canyon Preserve
Feb 09, 2021
In mid-January, high water levels in Whychus Creek provided a great way to see how our newly restored portion of the Preserve would respond. Learn more.
Fall colors and where to find them
Oct 16, 2020
From bright red to golden yellow, get to know some of Central Oregon's colorful plants, and discover where to find them this fall!
The Story of Whychus Canyon Preserve
Oct 08, 2020
This year the Land Trust celebrates 25 years of amazing land conservation. To help celebrate, we look at the story of Whychus Canyon Preserve--a jewel of Central Oregon.