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:
Apr 01, 2021
The Land Trust will be embarking on two multi-year stream restoration projects along Whychus Creek. Both projects have the same goals, but will take different approaches to achieve these goals.
Aug 26, 2020
Our Preserves have been busy this spring and summer. Check out the creatures we've spotted wandering around our protected lands.
Aug 10, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust is committed to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Our Equity Commitment is the commitment we make to our community to changing the way we work. Learn more...
May 08, 2020
Stewardship director Amanda Egertson installed 14 bee nesting houses to help survey native bees for the Oregon Bee Atlas project.
Apr 18, 2020
Our Preserves are closed, but spring is still happening! Check out some of Central Oregon's early spring blooms as we explore nature from home.
Sep 20, 2019
Have you ever wondered how the Land Trust decides the best way to manage our lands? Science and research have a starring role in these decisions.
Aug 19, 2019
Can you make a small impact on such a large, global issue as climate change?
Aug 08, 2019
Why does the Land Trust monitor its lands, and what does that mean? Stewardship Associate Peter Cooper shares his experiences.
Aug 02, 2019
Small bugs in Central Oregon rivers and creeks can make a big impact on how we conserve and protect our lands.
Jun 18, 2019
This year, the largest number of adult fish that have returned to Whychus Creek in any year of the restoration effort so far. One fish was tracked to the Land Trust's Willow Springs Preserve!
Whychus Creek at Willow Springs Preserve. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
