The Great Arctic Returns
May 09, 2022
The great Arctic (Oeneis nevadensis) butterfly will be back in abundance this year! Learn more about this beautiful native species.
Winter Wildlife Wanderings
Apr 07, 2022
Enjoy the latest slideshow of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
Fencing to Help Wildlife Thrive
Apr 05, 2022
Barbed wire seems like a part of life in Central Oregon, but there are alternatives! Learn more about the ways we can all help create conditions that ensure wild animals can move more freely throughout their historic range.
Nature Night Recap: American Pikas and Climate Change
Mar 31, 2022
Dr. Matt Shinderman presented our March 30th Nature Night, American Pikas and Climate Change. Watch a recording of his presentation and find suggested resources to learn more about the American pika.
American Pikas + Caring for the Natural World
Mar 14, 2022
Outreach manager Jana Hemphill loves pikas and she's ready to tell you all about it! It's also one of the reasons that she cares for the natural world.
Ducks of Central Oregon
Mar 09, 2022
Have you heard any duck symphonies of squeaky quacks, whistling wings, and frantic chatters overhead? See what all the noise is about with a few of our local ducks of Central Oregon.
Golden Eagles Nesting for 13th Consecutive Year at Aspen Hollow Preserve
Mar 06, 2022
The golden eagle nest at Aspen Hollow Preserve is active for the 13th consecutive year.
Monarch Butterflies Need Your Green Thumb
Feb 01, 2022
Planting milkweed and other native blossoms can be a big help for local monarch butterfly populations. Here's what you need to know about Central Oregon milkweed, including how and why to grow it.
Renewed Hope for Western Monarch Butterfly
Jan 10, 2022
Preliminary overwintering Western monarch butterfly population numbers are at a little more than 200,000!
Beavers Remain Active at Priday Ranch
Dec 10, 2021
Beavers remain active at Priday Ranch. Land Trust staff have noticed lots of new beaver-built structures along Antelope Creek, fresh beaver chew marks, and a new potential lodge!