Photo: Tyler Roemer.

Whychus Canyon Preserve Neighbor News

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 Newsletters 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 2023 Neighbor News
Fall 2022 Neighbor News
Spring 2022 Neighbor News
Fall 2021 Neighbor News
Spring 2021 Neighbor News
Fall 2020 Neighbor News
Spring 2020 Neighbor News
For Neighbor Newsletters from 2019 and before, please contact the Land Trust.

Other news about Whychus Canyon Preserve:

Sneaking in an Evening Hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve

May 26, 2023

I have to admit, I have wildflower FOMO. Tis the season for stunning pictures everywhere of fields and fields of wildflowers. What's a busy person to do? Eek out an evening hike at a local favorite, Whychus Canyon Preserve.

Spring Wildflowers in Central Oregon

May 04, 2023

Spring has arrived and brought a rainbow of colors along with it! From the most vibrant of yellows to the palest of pinks, keep an eye out for these spring wildflowers the next time you're outside!

Caring for the Land During Muddy Trail Season

Jan 10, 2023

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.

Deschutes Land Trust featured in National Geographic series

Nov 08, 2022

The Land Trust's own Amanda Egertson and Whychus Canyon Preserve are featured in a new National Geographic series called Tasting Wild!

Summer Wildlife Wanderings

Sep 08, 2022

Central Oregon's wildlife has been on the move this summer! We hope you enjoy the latest installment of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!

7 Tips for Hiking Safely During Hunting Season

Sep 01, 2022

Planning to hike this fall? Be prepared with our seven tips for hiking safely during hunting season.

Butterfly or Moth? How to Tell the Difference

Aug 19, 2022

Is that a butterfly or moth? Use our handy guide to determine what flitting, flying creature you're seeing!

Super Bugs in our Water

Aug 01, 2022

Our streams and rivers in Central Oregon are full of life. Some of these stream inhabitants, like macroinvertebrates or water bugs, possess a super power--they can tell us about the health of our local streams and rivers.

Forest Restoration in Progress at Several Land Trust Preserves

Jul 09, 2022

Thinning projects at Land Trust Preserve were in full swing in June and early July.

Kestrel Monitoring, Not for the Faint of Heart

Jul 06, 2022

The temperature on the dashboard of the car hovered at 99. It was one of those early summer days when anything above 80 seems extreme, and you’re sure the rattlesnakes will be sunning themselves everywhere you look. Perfect time to tag along on a kestrel banding expedition!