Spring Wildlife Wanderings
Jun 06, 2022
From a family of cougars to river otters to a beaver couple, enjoy the latest slideshow of wildlife photos and videos from Land Trust Preserves and beyond!
As a neighbor of Deschutes Land Trust's Whychus Canyon Preserve, we want to keep you up-to-date on activities at the Preserve. That's why we've created this Whychus Canyon Preserve news hub with links to our Neighbor Newsletters 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!
Whychus Canyon Preserve Neighbor Newsletters:
- Spring 2025 Neighbor News
- Fall 2024 Neighbor News
- Spring 2024 Neighbor News
- Fall 2023 Neighbor News
- Spring 2023 Neighbor News
- Fall 2022 Neighbor News
- Spring 2022 Neighbor News
- For Neighbor Newsletters from 2021 and before, please contact the Land Trust.
Other news about Whychus Canyon Preserve:
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.
Land Trust Hikes for Kids
May 05, 2022
The weather is warming and trails are drying out. It’s time to plan some family hikes that are fun for everyone!
Hiking Lightly on the Land
Apr 22, 2022
One of the best parts about living in Central Oregon is our abundance of trails for walking, hiking, running, and riding. Check out these tips to give back to the trails you love by making your next outing a little lighter on the land.
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.
Deschutes Land Trust and Deschutes River Conservancy partner to boost water flows in Whychus Creek
Dec 02, 2021
The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust announced today a water rights transfer that will help return more water to a local stream providing a buffer for future drought years.
Recent climate report is a call to action (again!)
Aug 26, 2021
Learn how local restoration efforts are climate action you can get behind.
The Significance of the Hyporheic Zone
Jul 23, 2021
What is the hyporheic zone and why is it significant?
Redband Trout in Central Oregon
Jun 28, 2021
Learn more about redband trout in Central Oregon and what the Land Trust is doing to help this native fish thrive.
Central Oregon Shrub Guide
Feb 22, 2021
Not quite trees and not quite flowers, we're taking a look at shrubs. Learn about some of the common shrubs in Central Oregon.