Central Oregon Wildlife

Western Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Numbers Fall

Mar 08, 2025

Overwintering Western monarch butterfly population numbers are the second lowest recorded since tracking began in 1997, according to the Western Monarch Count.

Fuzzy Valentines from Deschutes Land Trust

Feb 07, 2025

This Valentine's Day, tell that special someone you're WILD about them with a nature-themed valentine from Deschutes Land Trust!

Winter Wildlife Wanderings

Feb 03, 2025

See what wildlife have been out and about during the cold winter months at Land Trust Preserves!

Late Summer and Fall Wildlife Wanderings

Dec 09, 2024

See what wildlife have been out and about during late summer and fall at Land Trust Preserves!

Skyline Forest + Other Winter Range Closures

Dec 06, 2024

Skyline Forest and several 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.

Summer Wildlife Wanderings

Sep 10, 2024

See what wildlife have been out and about this past summer at Land Trust Preserves!

Helping Wildlife Cross Safely

Sep 10, 2024

The Land Trust has teamed up with a coalition of local organizations, agencies, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to help build new wildlife crossings on Highway 20.