Are there rattlesnakes in Bend, Redmond, Prineville or Madras?
Apr 09, 2021
Learn more about Central Oregon's native rattlesnake and how you can live in harmony with it.
Golden Eagles Nesting for 12th Consecutive Year at Aspen Hollow Preserve
Mar 05, 2021
The golden eagle nest at Aspen Hollow Preserve is active for the 12th consecutive year.
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Jan 29, 2021
Take some time on a snowy winter day to see where animal tracks might lead you.
Beavers Remain Busy at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
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.
How wildlife stay warm in winter
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.
Assisted Migration: A Debate Worth Having
Sep 25, 2020
What is assisted migration and what does it have to do with climate change? Stewardship manager Jen Zalewski takes a look.
Wildlife Wanderings
Aug 26, 2020
Our Preserves have been busy this spring and summer. Check out the creatures we've spotted wandering around our protected lands.
Owls of Central Oregon
Aug 17, 2020
Hoot hoot hoot! Whooo could that be?!? Learn more about some of the common owls of Central Oregon.
Get to Know the Common Nighthawk
Jul 16, 2020
This bird of Central Oregon is anything but common. Get to know the common nighthawk.
Nature at Home: All About Scat
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.