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:

Spring 2025 Neighbor News
Fall 2024 Neighbor News
Spring 2024 Neighbor News
Fall 2023 Neighbor News
Spring 2023 Neighbor News
Fall 2022 Neighbor News
Spring 2022 Neighbor News
For Neighbor Newsletters from 2021 and before, please contact the Land Trust.

Other news about Whychus Canyon Preserve:

Hiking Lightly on the Land

Apr 22, 2022

One of the best parts about living in Central Oregon is our abundance of trails for walking, hiking, running, and riding. Check out these tips to give back to the trails you love by making your next outing a little lighter on the land.

Stewardship Collective Awarded $6.25 Million Grant

Mar 07, 2022

The Land Trust is part of a stewardship collective that was recently awarded $6.25 million by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Deschutes Land Trust and Deschutes River Conservancy partner to boost water flows in Whychus Creek

Dec 02, 2021

The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust announced today a water rights transfer that will help return more water to a local stream providing a buffer for future drought years.

Recent climate report is a call to action (again!)

Aug 26, 2021

Learn how local restoration efforts are climate action you can get behind.

The Significance of the Hyporheic Zone

Jul 23, 2021

What is the hyporheic zone and why is it significant?

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.

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.