Redband Trout in Central Oregon
Jun 28, 2021
Learn more about redband trout in Central Oregon and what the Land Trust is doing to help this native fish thrive.
Pollinators of Central Oregon
Jun 21, 2021
The wildflowers are blooming and that means one thing—our pollinators are hard at work!
Tips for an excellent butterfly expedition
May 14, 2021
Early summer is the perfect time to try your hand at butterflying! Here are some tips to make your next butterfly expedition a success.
Little meadows make a big impact
May 12, 2021
We talk about meadows a great deal at the Land Trust. Many of our core Preserves protect this important feature on the landscape. But what role do meadows play in nature?
Wildlife Wanderings
May 03, 2021
Our volunteer photographers and our wildlife cameras have captured some amazing moments the past few months. Enjoy the latest installment of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
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.
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.