Milkweed plants come back to life in Bend
Jun 09, 2020
Milkweed plants that were put in the ground last fall by Land Trust staff, partners, and volunteers are springing back to life!
Land Trust Bids Farewell to Fiona Noonan
Jun 05, 2020
Land Trust conservation associate Fiona Noonan is leaving the organization to pursue a master's degree.
What does racism have to do with conservation?
Jun 04, 2020
It's been hard not to pay attention to the news in the past two weeks. In the midst of the pandemic, the brutal reality of racism has returned front and center to our view.
Land Trust Events Canceled Through August
May 27, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust takes the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and community seriously. Read on for an update on our events this summer.
Nature at Home: A Coloring Contest!
May 20, 2020
Join the Land Trust in bringing nature home by participating in our coloring contest. Bring your creativity to our coloring sheets and enter to win fun prizes for young and old!
Native plant restoration continues at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
May 11, 2020
The Land Trust is using soil solarization to continue restoring native plant communities at the Preserve.
Planning for the future of Ochoco Preserve
May 10, 2020
The Land Trust has launched a planning process to develop a conceptual design for future restoration and community access. Learn more about this effort.
Land Trust Gives Aspens a Chance
May 09, 2020
Protecting aspens from heavy browsing by local wildlife can help aspen groves survive at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
3 Spring Wildflower Hikes in Central Oregon
May 08, 2020
Bend Magazine highlights spring wildflower hiking through Whychus Canyon Preserve.
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.