Western Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Numbers Grow
Jan 10, 2023
Preliminary overwintering Western monarch butterfly population numbers are at more than 300,000!
Woodpeckers of Central Oregon
Dec 13, 2022
Now that deciduous leaves have fallen off the trees, winter might be the easiest time for spotting woodpeckers. Let’s brush up on a few of the woodpeckers that call Central Oregon home!
Fall Wildlife Wanderings
Dec 08, 2022
Land Trust Preserves were busy this fall—with wildlife! We saw a variety of creatures, from bears, cougars, and elk to songbirds, bobcats, and coyotes. Check out our latest wildlife wanderings!
Skyline Forest + Other Winter Range Closures
Dec 07, 2022
Skyline Forest and other areas in Central Oregon are closed to motorized vehicle access December 1st through March 31st as part of a deer and elk winter range closure.
A Record High for Returning Chinook Salmon
Nov 09, 2022
We have some exciting news about fish reintroduction efforts in the upper Deschutes River region!
Preparing Your Yard and Garden for Winter
Oct 31, 2022
You may be wondering about how to put your yard and garden to rest for the winter. We are here to tell you to sit back, relax, and pour yourself a cup of tea because when it comes to fall yard work, less is more.
Elk Rutting Season is Here
Oct 06, 2022
The leaves are changing, the days are getting crisper, and pumpkins are for sale at the farmer’s market. That’s right, it’s officially elk rutting season. Wait, what?!? Learn more about the elk mating season.
Summer Wildlife Wanderings
Sep 08, 2022
Central Oregon's wildlife has been on the move this summer! We hope you enjoy the latest installment of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
Butterfly or Moth? How to Tell the Difference
Aug 19, 2022
Is that a butterfly or moth? Use our handy guide to determine what flitting, flying creature you're seeing!
Super Bugs in our Water
Aug 01, 2022
Our streams and rivers in Central Oregon are full of life. Some of these stream inhabitants, like macroinvertebrates or water bugs, possess a super power--they can tell us about the health of our local streams and rivers.