Geology Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve

Join Daniele McKay for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Marvel at the geologic history of this spectacular rimrock canyon and take in the views at scenic overlooks. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Cascade crest while learning about …

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Wildflower Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve

Join Carol Moorehead for an early wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for an early wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up …

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Wildflower Hike, Priday Ranch

Join Carol Moorehead for a spring wildflower hike at Priday Ranch."Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a spring wildflower hike at Priday Ranch. With more than 10 …

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Birding by Ear, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

Join Amy Sanchez for a bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Amy Sanchez for a bird walk at one of Central Oregon's birding hot spots--Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Learn techniques for using your ears (and technology!) to identify birds by sound alone. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Hindman Springs …

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Bird Walk, Willow Springs Preserve

Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Kara Jakse, and Coleen Pidgeon for a bird walk at Willow Springs Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Kara Jakse, and Coleen Pidgeon for a bird walk at Willow Springs Preserve. Search for dippers and other water birds along Whychus Creek and warblers working the willows. Then, watch for woodpeckers in …

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Weed Warriors, Whychus Canyon Preserve

Join the Weed Warriors to battle invasive weeds at our protected lands!Join the Weed Warriors to battle invasive weeds at our protected lands! Weed Warriors is a volunteer group that meets several times a month to remove invasive weeds like mullein, spotted knapweed, teasel, and Canada thistle from the Land Trust protected lands. Non-native vegetation …

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Geology Hike, Smith Rock State Park

Join Derek Loeb for a geology hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous loop follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking the area. On the descent, …

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Fence Pull, Priday Ranch

Volunteer to help remove old barbed wire fencing at Priday Ranch to improve habitat for wildlife.Join the Land Trust for a spring work party to help improve habitat for wildlife at Priday Ranch. Volunteers will help remove old barbed wire, fencing material, and fence posts from Priday Ranch. Get your hands dirty and have fun …

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Paulina Creek Preserve Tour, Paulina Creek Preserve

Join Stacey Forson for an Earth Day tour of the Land Trust's Paulina Creek Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Stacey Forson for an Earth Day tour of one of our newest conservation projects, Paulina Creek Preserve! With ponderosa and lodgepole pine forests, wet and dry meadows, and 3.7 miles of Paulina Creek, the Preserve …

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Milkweed Seed Packing Party

Help monarch butterflies by packing milkweed seeds to distribute throughout Central Oregon.Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a milkweed seed packing party! One of the best ways to help struggling monarch butterflies is to plant native milkweed. Help prepare native milkweed seed packets by counting tiny seeds, adding them to seed packs, and sealing envelopes …

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Bird Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

Join Laurie Hildebrandt for a bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, a local birding hot spot.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Laurie Hildebrandt for a bird walk at one …

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Geology Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve

Join Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. We'll hike into the canyon and explore the northern meadows of the Preserve, walking along the restored portion of Whychus Creek surrounded by cottonwood forests and unique rock formations. …

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Antelope Creek Clean-up, Priday Ranch

Join the Land Trust for a creek clean-up at Priday Ranch.Join the Land Trust for a creek clean-up at Priday Ranch. We’ll be walking the banks of Antelope Creek looking …

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Wildflower Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve

Join Carol Moorehead for a spring wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a spring wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Soak up …

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Bird Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

Join Duke Tufty and Merrill Maiano for a bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, a local birding hot spot.Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Duke Tufty, and Merrill Maiano for a bird walk at one of Central Oregon's birding hot spots--Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Tune your ear and focus your binoculars as you stroll around …

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