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:
Other news about Willow Springs Preserve:
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.
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.
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.
Jul 09, 2022
Thinning projects at Land Trust Preserve were in full swing in June and early July.
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.
May 17, 2022
Learn more about what to expect as the creek restoration at Willow Spring Preserve gets underway.
Mar 29, 2022
The Land Trust and our partners are embarking on a restoration of Whychus Creek at Willow Springs Preserve this year.
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.
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!
Aug 26, 2020
Our Preserves have been busy this spring and summer. Check out the creatures we've spotted wandering around our protected lands.
Whychus Creek at Willow Springs Preserve. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
