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Conservation. Community. Caring for the land.

10/13/2026

You're invited to our annual Open House!

Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5-7pm

Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend to honor our outstanding volunteers and celebrate this year's success with conservation, community, and caring for the land. Connect with Land Trust staff and other community members who care about the outdoors over light snacks and drinks.

Register today via the link in the comments.

We're excited to see you there!

10/09/2026

Fall color season means lots of visitors to the Metolius Preserve, especially on the weekend! Please help us take care of this special place by parking only in approved spots and having a backup plan if the lot is full. See our full list of visitor tips via our link in comments.

Photo: Wasim Muklashy.

10/08/2026

The time to apply is almost up! ⌛️

The Deschutes Land Trust's Emerging Conservationists of Central Oregon (ECCO) provides millennials a space to deepen their understanding of conservation and ecology, connect with other emerging leaders around issues that are important to our community, and help plan Land Trust events geared towards their peers.

More information and the application can be found on our website. Apply before October 13 and join us for a great cohort in 2027!

Photo: Land Trust.

10/07/2026

Calling all history buffs!

Hike back in time with the Land Trust this month. Imagine traveling west in a wagon train to transport wool while exploring the Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve on October 16th.

Then, head to Camp Polk Meadow Preserve on October 17th to learn what brought Indigenous people to the meadow, and see evidence of Euro-American settlers making a living there. You'll also learn about some of the early settlers buried at Camp Polk Cemetery.

Photo: Joan Amero.

10/05/2026

The weather is cooling (well, maybe soon!), which makes October a fantastic time to volunteer with the Land Trust! Got birds on the brain? Come bird survey! Want to make a difference with post-wildfire recovery? Join our w**d warriors! Sign up and get involved in making Central Oregon a better place to live, work, and play!

Photos: John Williams, Land Trust, Jay Mather, Marlin Kontje, Rick Dingus.

10/04/2026

Heads up! The South Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve will be closed as of tomorrow 10/5/26. We are working on improving accessibility at the Preserve and the first phase of construction will be underway tomorrow. We anticipate this closure will be in effect through early November. The North Trailhead will remain open for accessing Preserve trails.

Learn more about our planned updates via our link in bio/comments.

Photos: Land Trust.

10/02/2026

Nature Kids at Home is back with a fun, fall activity to channel your inner butterfly! Make this colorful craft and learn how to blend colors. Can you make your butterfly look like a monarch? Swipe to see the steps and then check out our blog for more details!

10/01/2026

It's time for fall bird migrations! Get outside, make a difference through community science, and get your bird fix! The Land Trust has a few bird survey site orientations this fall—join us in Madras, Prineville, or Sisters. Sign up to volunteer today, attend an orientation, then get out on your own to count birds.

Photos: Jay Mather, M.A. Willson, Barb Rumer, Jim St. John, Roger Kohn.

09/29/2026

How's your monarch tracking going?! What? You haven't obsessed over this yet?! Now is the time! Track monarch migration in real time and see how far Land Trust (another other) tagged monarchs butterflies have made it. Hello Flutter in Idaho! Mateo near Klamath Falls!

Have you been tracking and are wondering why some monarchs have no movement detected? According to WingsRising, this could be a combination of the following factors:
- The tracking tag is solar dependent and could be short on power.
- Remote terrain: lack of pinging could mean there is no receiver close enough to receive the ping.
-High flying butters: how high the monarch is flying. In migration mode, a monarch will fly between 2,000-4,000 ft which may be above the 100m detection range.
Get tracking!

09/24/2026

It's time! Get your autumnal color fix of brilliant oranges, saffron yellows, and deep reds by exploring secret—and not so secret—outdoor spots in Central Oregon. Check out the website for our full list. Then let us know where you would add!

Photos: Wasim Muklashy, Veronica Malby, Wasim Muklashy, Jay Mather.

Address

210 NW Irving Avenue, Ste 102
Bend, OR
97703

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/

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