Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a short stroll to learn about one of our flagship Preserves--Indian Ford Meadow. Explore the human history of the meadow, including both Native American and pioneer use. Then, learn about the history of the mountains that surround the meadow while you stroll along a gravel path…

8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…

Upstream is a community event focused on sharing the work of students and celebrating watershed education. The event is a fundraiser for The Upstream Project, our watershed education program which seeks to educate, engage and activate the next generation of environmental stewards. Upstream is an evening filled with live and silent auctions for local art…

Prime hiking season is here and we need more hike leaders!  Learn how to plan a hike and get tips for leading and managing a hike.  After taking OLT101 new Outings Leaders will schedule a hike with an experienced leader as a dry run to practice what they've learned.  This is a fun way to…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Laurie Danahy at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve for a walk and talk workshop for adults who are parents, grandparents, caregivers, friends or relatives of very young children. Drawing from the work of Rachel Carson (A Sense of Wonder) and Richard Louv (Last Child in the Woods), Laurie will share…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop for a tour of the Whychus Creek restoration project at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore the first phase of a major creek and meadow restoration that is changing the face of the Preserve and creating much better habitat for fish and wildlife. See the role science plays in…