New trail system at Whychus Canyon Preserve
Dec 06, 2017
The Land Trust is pleased to share a new trail system with you at Whychus Canyon Preserve!
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:
- 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:
Wildlife in the Winter
Nov 28, 2017
While we're staying warm and snug in our toasty homes, what do wildlife do to survive the winter?
Wild Wanderings
Aug 09, 2017
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Find out what creatures have been spotted wandering around recently.
Checking in on the Whychus Canyon Preserve restoration
Jun 08, 2017
It’s been nearly a year since work began on restoring Whychus Creek and its surrounding meadows at Whychus Canyon Preserve. How is the restoration doing after our long winter and with the arrival of spring?
Ranger report from the rim
May 31, 2017
I assumed the restoration would have an effect on the wildlife but I never expected it to happen so quickly or so profoundly. It’s been less than a year and already wildlife seems to be drawn to the area in increasing numbers.
Where the Wild Things Are
Dec 07, 2016
Another season has come and gone, which means more from our wildlife cameras.
3 great reasons to plant in the fall
Oct 25, 2016
It may seem a little backwards to put new trees and shrubs in the ground when most plants are going dormant for the winter. Here are 3 reasons why you should plant in the fall.
Enchanting aspens
Oct 12, 2016
When it comes to aspen trees, it is all connected.
Whychus Creek restoration: construction complete
Sep 08, 2016
It's hard to believe, but the active construction phase of creek restoration at the Preserve is done. What was once a straight creek and dried out meadow is now a multi-channeled creek with the beginning of much better and more complex habitat for fish and wildlife.
Setting the stage for nature
Sep 08, 2016
With the construction phase of the Whychus Creek restoration at Whychus Canyon Preserve now complete, it’s a great time to look back on another Land Trust creek restoration project and remember just how much things will change.