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One of many beautiful sunsets from Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Photo: Tim Cotter.
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The resident great horned owl at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve delighted many hikers this year. Photo: Robin Wetherbee.
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Spring rolled around quickly, bringing blue skies and new life to the Preserves. Photo: Dashiel Pare-Mayer.
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Red-winged blackbirds were busy building nests. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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New life began to emerge, like these raccoons. Photo: Barb Rumer.
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Bright green plants and fungus began to dot the land at the Metolius Preserve. Photo: Stephanie Rohdy.
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More little ones appeared as summer approached. Charlie Chaffee.
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Fuzzy ducklings found a home at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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Ruby-crowned kinglet. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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Songbirds like this yellow-warbler found their way back to Central Oregon. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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Spotted sandpiper enjoys Whychus Creek. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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Spring and summer is a busy time for wildlife at the Preserves. Photo: Robin Wetherbee.
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Volunteers had a busy spring and summer, too, removing barb-wire from Whychus Canyon Preserve to prepare for restoration. Photo: Land Trust.
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Volunteers also released chinook into Whychus Creek! Photo: Land Trust.
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We met new supporters of the Land Trust, like 8 year-old Coleman, who donated his birthday money to the Land Trust! Photo: Land Trust.
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The summer tour season was one of our best, and Rimrock Ranch owner Gayle Baker was always a good hostess! Photo: Kay McCurdy.
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The geology tours were well-attended. Photo: John Williams.
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Wildflower tours were especially colorful. Photo: Joan Amero.
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Bird tours offered opportunities to learn about Land Trust lands and native birds. Photo: Charlie Chaffee.
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As the summer rolled on, we searched for butterflies at the Preserves. Photo: Sue Anderson.
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Hikers large... Photo: Joan Amero.
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and small were enchanted by insects! Photo: Sue Anderson.
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Our tour offerings included bike rides at the Metolius Preserve. Photo: Charlie Chaffee.
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And even yoga at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Photo: Jay Mather.
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The spirits of Camp Polk were back sharing their stories this fall. Photo: Steve Pedersen.
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The star parties explored the night sky. Photo: John Williams.
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Of course, we would be remiss not to mention the restoration of Whychus Creek! Photo: Land Trust.
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A meadow transformed. Photo: Jay Mather.
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Restoring a creek is a big job, and required rescuing fish before it could begin. Photo: Jay Mather.
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Before restoration work began. Photo: Jay Mather.
