Plantings Wrap Up at Land Trust Preserves
Nov 10, 2022
Land Trust Preserves have been a hive of activity with planting parties this fall!
As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Willow Springs Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserve. That's why we've created this Willow Springs Preserve news hub with links to our Neighbor News Bulletins and other updates from the Preserve. We also encourage you to join us for hikes at the Preserve, volunteer at the Preserve, or contact us if you have any questions. Thank you!
Willow Springs Preserve Neighbor News Bulletins:
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2021 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2021 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2020 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2020 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2019 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2019 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Fall 2018 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2018 Neighbor News Bulletin
- For Bulletins from 2017 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about Willow Springs Preserve:
Willow Springs Preserve Restoration Wraps Up
Aug 08, 2022
The active phase of the Willow Springs Preserve restoration has officially wrapped up! Crews built more than 130 structures by hand to help improve habitat in and along Whychus Creek.
Super Bugs in our Water
Aug 01, 2022
Our streams and rivers in Central Oregon are full of life. Some of these stream inhabitants, like macroinvertebrates or water bugs, possess a super power--they can tell us about the health of our local streams and rivers.
Willow Springs Preserve Restoration Underway
Jul 11, 2022
Crews have been at the Preserve since May preparing materials and are now actively building the natural structures that will be used for restoration.
Forest Restoration in Progress at Several Land Trust Preserves
Jul 09, 2022
Thinning projects at Land Trust Preserve were in full swing in June and early July.
May and June Wildflowers to Enjoy
May 26, 2022
The high desert is alive with the color of wildflowers in May and June. Soak in this brief season of green, gold, purple, and white with these native species.
Willow Springs Preserve Restoration Begins
May 17, 2022
Learn more about what to expect as the creek restoration at Willow Spring Preserve gets underway.
Log Jams + Beaver Dams: Restoring Whychus Creek at Willow Springs Preserve
Mar 29, 2022
The Land Trust and our partners are embarking on a restoration of Whychus Creek at Willow Springs Preserve this year.
Stewardship Collective Awarded $6.25 Million Grant
Mar 07, 2022
The Land Trust is part of a stewardship collective that was recently awarded $6.25 million by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
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!