Join Leslie Olson to explore the 150-year old Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson to explore the 150-year old Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Hike back in time and imagine traveling west in a wagon train to transport wool from Eastern Oregon to the Willamette …

Join Carol Moorehead for a wildflower hike around Coffer Ranch, a conserved private ranch outside of Prineville.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a wildflower hike around Coffer Ranch, a conserved private ranch outside of Prineville. We'll hike along Mill Creek and enjoy scenic views of unique rock formations while learning more about …

Join Aaron Jenkins for a spring bird walk at the Metolius Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Aaron Jenkins for a spring bird walk around the Metolius Preserve. Explore the world of forest birds which challenges you to watch and listen. Hike through ponderosa pine and larch forests while listening for the knocking of woodpeckers …

Join Tom Wainwright for a spring plant hike at the Metolius Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Tom Wainwright for a spring hike to learn about the plants of the Metolius Preserve. Explore the transition zone where wet westside and dry eastside plants converge in the mixed conifer forest of the Metolius Preserve. Learn about …

Join Derek Loeb for a geology hike around the Metolius River region including Metolius River Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb to learn about the geology and hydrology of the Metolius River. We'll start at the headwaters of the Metolius River and then drive to Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery before ending with a …

Join Michelle McSwain for a spring tour of Priday Ranch.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michelle McSwain for an spring tour of Priday Ranch. With more than 10 miles of Trout Creek, Antelope Creek, and Ward Creek, rugged canyons, and native grasslands, Priday Ranch is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Explore …

Join Leslie Olson and Derek Loeb for a late spring tour of the Land Trust's Paulina Creek Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Leslie Olson, and Derek Loeb for a spring tour of Paulina Creek Preserve. With ponderosa and lodgepole pine forests, wet and dry meadows, and 3.7 miles of Paulina Creek, the Preserve provides habitat …

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 helps remove invasive weeds like mullein, spotted knapweed, teasel, and Canada thistle from the Land Trust protected lands. Non-native vegetation is a major threat to …

Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies at the Metolius Preserve.Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. Learn how to safely (safe for you AND the butters!) catch and identify butterflies as you delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures. You'll also learn more …

Join Gary 'Gus' Gustafson to learn more about the predators of Central Oregon while hiking the Metolius Preserve.Want to learn more about the many predators found in Central Oregon? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Gary "Gus" Gustafson to explore the world of predators—bobcat, cougar, fox, coyote, wolf, black bear, and more. Gus will help …

Join Martha Lussenhop for a history wander at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop for a history wander at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve and the nearby Camp Polk Cemetery. Camp Polk Meadow Preserve has a long history as a crossroads for Native Americans, explorers, soldiers, and settlers. Today it is …

Join David Miller for a late spring hike at the Metolius River Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a late spring hike at the Metolius River Preserve. We’ll hike a portion of the beautiful west side Metolius River Trail from Lower Bridge Campground south towards the Preserve. Enjoy late spring wildflowers while …

Join Michelle McSwain for a spring tour of the Land Trust's Ochoco Preserve.Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson for a spring tour of Ochoco Preserve. The Land Trust started a major project in 2022 to shape the future of Ochoco Preserve! The second phase of the restoration will begin in 2024. Learn more …

Join Carol Moorehead for a late spring wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve.Join Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a late spring hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Enjoy the best of the spring season as you search for balsamroot, pale blue flax, and other beauties all while enjoying the varied terrain and trails at …

Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies at the Metolius Preserve.Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. Learn how to safely (safe for you AND the butters!) catch and identify butterflies as you delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures. You'll also learn more …