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 Newsletters:

Fall 2023 Neighbor News
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:

April Wildflowers in Central Oregon

Apr 15, 2024

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 April wildflowers the next time you're outside!

Caring for the Land During Muddy Trail Season

Mar 01, 2024

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.

Land Trust Helps with Macroinvertebrate Sampling

Sep 08, 2023

Each year the Land Trust works with our partners at the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and incredible volunteers to survey macroinvertebrates in Whychus Creek.

7 Tips for Hiking Safely During Hunting Season

Sep 01, 2023

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

Rimrock Ranch Restoration Wrapping Up

Aug 10, 2023

This summer's restoration of Whychus Creek at Rimrock Ranch is wrapping up!

Rimrock Ranch Restoration Underway

Jul 10, 2023

The next phase of the Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch has begun!

Summer Wildflowers in Central Oregon

Jul 05, 2023

Summer has arrived, and with it comes a new wave of wildflowers blooming.

Macroinvertebrate Monitoring in Whychus Creek

Jun 09, 2023

The Land Trust dives into the 2022 Whychus Creek monitoring results.

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.

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!