Summer Wildlife Wanderings
Oct 01, 2018
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Find out what creatures have been spotted wandering around recently.
The Endangered Species Act
Aug 15, 2018
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 was passed by Congress, who stated that endangered and threatened species of wildlife and plants "are of esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and its people."
Let's Celebrate Moths!
Jul 23, 2018
It’s National Moth Week! Although moths are often overlooked for their more popular cousin the butterfly, moths are actually quite amazing creatures.
Spring Wildlife Wanderings
Jul 02, 2018
We love spring because baby animals are out exploring our Preserves for the first time! Check out the slideshow for some of the wildlife we have seen this spring.
Winter Wildlife Sightings
Apr 04, 2018
You're not the only one that enjoys our Preserves! Find out what creatures have been spotted wandering around over the winter.
Golden eagles nesting at Aspen Hollow Preserve
Mar 09, 2018
The golden eagle nest at Aspen Hollow Preserve is active for the ninth consecutive year.
Nature Night Recap: The Beauty of Bats with Tom Rodhouse and Michael Durham
Mar 02, 2018
Ecologist Tom Rodhouse and photographer Michael Durham presented our February Nature Night on The Beauty of Bats. Enjoy takeaways from their presentation and find suggested resources to learn more about bats in Central Oregon.
The Secret Lives of Bats
Feb 15, 2018
To get ready for our February 28th Nature Night let’s review common bat species in Central Oregon and what makes these peculiar animals so incredible.
Making Willow Springs Preserve more wildlife friendly
Feb 09, 2018
Volunteers from Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council recently helped us remove old barbed wire fencing.
We love flammulated owls!
Feb 08, 2018
Can you feel that love is in the air? The love of cute and cuddly animals, that is!