Whychus Canyon Preserve Cleanup

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*Registration is FREE - but required*
Suggested donation of $30 per person

About

Join Wanderlust Tours and the Deschutes Land Trust for a spring clean-up at Whychus Canyon Preserve. We'll remove old fencing, care for native plants, and work to protect critical meadow habitat.

Help care for Whychus Canyon Preserve while you learn more about the Land Trust’s work to conserve and care for land in Central Oregon. See how recent stream restoration efforts are making Whychus Creek healthier for fish and wildlife.

Details

Clean Up Date: May 16, 2021 | 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Objective: Volunteers will help clean-up and care for habitat along recently restored portions of Whychus Creek at Deschutes Land Trust’s Whychus Canyon Preserve. This activity will bring sweat to your brow!

Clean Up Opportunities: Clean-up, Fence Removal, Non-Native Plant Removal, and Meadow Restoration

Suggested Donation

Suggested donation of $30 per person
Your donation helps fund future clean up efforts.

$0 | Thanks so much for volunteering your time!
$15 | With a donation, you will receive "Ineffable," a stunning photo book supporting Pledge For The Wild.
$30 | With a donation you will receive "Ineffable" & a Wanderlust Camp Mug.
$50 | With a donation you will receive the all of the above and an additional donation will go to Deschutes Land Trust to support future clean up efforts.

INCLUDES

Gear: Trash Bags
Transportation: to and from the event, departing from our office

PLEASE BRING

Layers: Warm layers, face covering
Footwear: Muck boots or waders if you have them (we will need to cross the creek)
Miscellaneous Gear: Gloves, water bottle, sunglasses/eye protection
Snacks: Bring snacks (if desired) & Brown Bag Lunch

About the Property

Whychus Canyon Preserve is a 930 acre Preserve on Whychus Creek near Sisters, Oregon. It was first established by the Deschutes Land Trust in 2010 and an additional 480 acres was added in 2014.

The Preserve contains four miles of Whychus Creek, high quality grasslands, old growth juniper, cottonwood and aspen stands. With such a diverse range of habitats, Whychus Canyon Preserve is home to a variety of fish and wildlife.