Whychus Canyon Preserve Neighbor News

Your hub for news and updates about Whychus Canyon Preserve!

Whychus Canyon Preserve. Photo: Tyler Roemer.

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:

Other news about Whychus Canyon Preserve:

What are Those Yellow Flowers?

Jun 19, 2020

The variety of yellow flowers in Central Oregon during the summer can get confusing! Learn about some of our common yellow flowers with our handy guide.

Rattlesnakes in Central Oregon

Jun 18, 2020

Rattlesnakes are just one of the creatures that call Land Trust Preserves home. Learn some tips for rattlesnake awareness from volunteer naturalist Gus Gustafson.

May Wildflowers

May 17, 2020

As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. Find out what we've been spotting in Central Oregon this month.

Land Trust helps document local bee population

May 08, 2020

Stewardship director Amanda Egertson installed 14 bee nesting houses to help survey native bees for the Oregon Bee Atlas project.

Nature at Home: Early Wildflowers

Apr 18, 2020

Our Preserves are closed, but spring is still happening! Check out some of Central Oregon's early spring blooms as we explore nature from home.

Early Spring Wildflowers

Mar 31, 2020

Early spring wildflowers are starting to appear in Central Oregon! Since Land Trust Preserves are currently closed, we're bringing the wildflowers to you!

Etiquette During Muddy Trail Season

Mar 03, 2020

With warmer temperatures, muddy trail conditions have started to appear in Central Oregon. Remember, if you leave tracks, turn back. Here's why.

Restoration and Humanism in the Anthropocene

Feb 21, 2020

In the face of climate change, the Deschutes Land Trust, our partners, and other groups continue to work to restore habitats. What values and ideals are reflected in this work?

A Photo Retrospective, Conserving Central Oregon

Feb 10, 2020

Volunteer photographer, Jay Mather, has given over 500 hours of service to the Land Trust. He continues to inspire conservation in our community by sharing his photos from our Preserves.

Natural Climate Solutions, Explained

Nov 29, 2019

What are natural climate solutions? And what do they have to do with Central Oregon and the Deschutes Land Trust?