Jan 29, 2021
Take some time on a snowy winter day to see where animal tracks might lead you.
Dec 10, 2020
There are some busy beavers at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve! A new beaver lodge has been built, along with additional beaver dams.
Dec 07, 2020
Winter has arrived in Central Oregon! With frost on our windows, and snow covering the mountains and under our feet—the chill of a high desert winter is starting to settle in. Whether in adjusting our bodies or our behaviors, explore some of the adaptations wildlife use to stay warm in winter.
Sep 25, 2020
What is assisted migration and what does it have to do with climate change? Stewardship manager Jen Zalewski takes a look.
Aug 26, 2020
Our Preserves have been busy this spring and summer. Check out the creatures we've spotted wandering around our protected lands.
Aug 17, 2020
Hoot hoot hoot! Whooo could that be?!? Learn more about some of the common owls of Central Oregon.
Jul 16, 2020
This bird of Central Oregon is anything but common. Get to know the common nighthawk.
Jun 21, 2020
Wildlife have been out and about at Land Trust Preserves! How do we know? Scat! Learn some tips for scat identification from volunteer naturalist Gus Gustafson.
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.
Jun 15, 2020
Give our native bees a safe place to nest by creating a bee home in your yard or garden!