Land Trust helps document local bee population
May 08, 2020
Stewardship director Amanda Egertson installed 14 bee nesting houses to help survey native bees for the Oregon Bee Atlas project.
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:
- 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
- Fall 2017 Neighbor News Bulletin
- Spring 2017 Neighbor News Bulletin
Other news about Willow Springs Preserve:
Nature at Home: Early Wildflowers
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.
Top 19 Things Our Supporters Made Possible in 2019
Nov 18, 2019
Together, we have accomplished so much in 2019! Here are the top 19 things our supporters made possible this year.
Science and Research at Land Trust Preserves
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.
Small Steps for Steep Slopes
Aug 19, 2019
Can you make a small impact on such a large, global issue as climate change?
What Does It Mean to Monitor Our Lands?
Aug 08, 2019
Why does the Land Trust monitor its lands, and what does that mean? Stewardship Associate Peter Cooper shares his experiences.
Bugs in our Waters
Aug 02, 2019
Small bugs in Central Oregon rivers and creeks can make a big impact on how we conserve and protect our lands.
Chinook return to Land Trust protected lands on Whychus Creek
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!
What are all of these orange butterflies?
Apr 25, 2019
Have you noticed a large number of orange butterflies recently? Read on to learn what they are!
The First Few Blossoms of Spring
Apr 08, 2019
The first few blossoms of spring are beginning to appear, and we think it is quite magical. What is blooming in your backyard?