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Let's take a look back at 2014 with the Deschutes Land Trust starting with this beautiful frosty pic of Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Photo: Malcolm Lowery.
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We continue to preserve land for our iconic Central Oregon views, like this one at photogenic Indian Ford Meadow. Photo: Malcolm Lowery.
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Winter doesn't slow down hikers in Central Oregon. Photo: Bruce Wright.
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Dew at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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A juvenile red-winged blackbird enjoys our preserved lands at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Photo: Dashiel Pare-Mayer.
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We debuted an expanded trail system at Whychus Canyon Preserve, perfect for a spring sunset hike. Photo: Tyler Roemer.
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It was a great year for spring wildflowers at Whychus Canyon Preserve! Photo: Tyler Roemer.
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Overlooking preserved lands at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Photo: Tyler Roemer.
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Following the restoration of Whychus Creek at Camp Polk Meadow, the green creekside grasses and shrubs are thriving. Photo: Russ McMillan.
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A stunning red-winged blackbird at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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A summer sunset over the Three Sisters at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Photo: Jay Mather.
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Our volunteers led more than 100 hikes, helped in the office and at our Preserves. Here they get some time with an ancient Ponderosa Pine at the Metolius Preserve. Photo: Land Trust.
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This year we had over a 100 hikes for you to join, thanks to our outstanding volunteers. Photo: John Williams.
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In 2014 we accomplished important fish restoration projects at Land Trust protected Spring Creek. Over 30 logs were placed in the stream to boost fish habitat. Photo: Jay Mather.
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The new logs at Spring Creek will enhance salmon habitat near the Metolius River. Photo: Jay Mather.
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Our kids walks were a hit this year, with many families coming to learn about butterflies, birds and more! Photo: Sue Anderson.
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More than 900 folks joined us on a guided hike this year to learn about topics ranging from geology to butterflies to wildflowers. Photo: John Williams.
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This beautiful mariposa lily bloomed at Whychus Canyon Preserve in July. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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This year we added art workshops to our Walks + Hikes, like this plein air painting class. Photo: Jane Loeb.
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In 2014, we launched our Campaign for Whychus Creek, highlighting important projects to preserve the habitat and stream of beautiful Whychus Creek. Photo: Tyler Roemer.
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In our high desert landscape, Whychus Creek is a ribbon of green, a refuge for people and wildlife. Photo: Russ McMillan.
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We announced that we doubled the sze of Whychus Canyon Preserve by preserving 480 acres next door! Check out our addition to Whychus Canyon Preserve next year. Photo: Tyler Roemer.
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Protected in 2014, the addition to Whychus Canyon Preserve connects protected lands.
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An aerial view of the new addition to Whychus Canyon Preserve. Photo: Russ McMillan.
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We hope you'll support our Campaign for Whychus Creek and speak for the creek! Photo: Byron Dudley.
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Two juvenile great horned owls learning to hunt at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve were the highlight of a few bird walks! Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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Beautiful lupine at Rimrock Ranch. Photo: Dashiel Pare-Mayer.
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In 2014 we set up wildlife cameras at some of our Preserves, capturing a variety of wildlife. Here's an intelligent black bear!
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And the stunner on our wildlife camera, a beautiful cougar at the Metolius Preserve.
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Another fun pic from our wildlife cam, a beaver at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Photo: Jake Schas.
