Get an inside look at our free Snowshoe With a Ranger program at Mt. Bachelor. Watch Central Oregon Daily’s coverage of a tour on New Year’s Eve 2019.
“The Great Outdoors: Free Snowshoe Tours at Mt. Bachelor” Read More »
Earlier this summer, an anonymous local donor reached out to Discover Your Forest to organize a cleanup effort in the China Hat Road area of the Deschutes National Forest. The donor contributed more than $10,000 as a recurring investment for volunteer cleanups in the region. In just one work day, the group was able to remove 18,000 lbs. of trash, scrap metal and waste. Information on how to join the next project is included in the article below.
China Hat Cleaup Efforts Read More »
Please join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Gordon Price! Read more about Gordon, his history and credentials, and his heart for our work in the press release linked below.
New Executive Leadership Read More »
In a collaborative effort with other outdoor friends groups in the area, a new nonprofit organization has been launched in Central Oregon. Vámonos Outside is an organization that was created to connect, engage and inspire our Latinx families and community members into the outdoors, throughout Central Oregon. Read the highlight shared by KTVZ.
Welcoming Vámonos Outside Read More »
In March of 2020, we accepted an Outstanding Public Lands Partnership Award from the Public Lands Alliance. Read more about the project and award in a short highlight article.
Discover Your Forest & Deschutes National Forest Win Prestigious Award Read More »
An article covering the Todd Lake Boardwalk Project: an ongoing project to protect and preserve the incredible nature viewing at the high-elevation lake. We highlight the story of a family who sought to find the right way to honor their matriarch, and contribute to the protection of the wild places that she loved so dearly.
“A Wild Life Protects Wildflowers” Read More »
We are honored to have been selected by Operation Appleseed to help them achieve their goal of planting 1 million trees in Oregon over the next 3 years! Discover Your Forest will oversee $240,000 in funding to restore 1,465 acres and the planting of 250,000 trees. In Central Oregon, the trees will be planted in the Milli and McKay fire scars as well as in the Whychus watershed. Check out the article to find out more about the project, partners and what it will mean for restorative efforts on our forest for years to come.
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Read about local conservationists’ push for programming on the incredible landscape at Dee Wright Observatory. Join in the excitement over our new venture and learn about volunteer opportunities in this magnificent place!
“Extraordinary Views & Exceptional People” Read More »
Hear about our partnership with REI, The Broomsmen, Human Eco Consulting and the Forest Service to make huge strides in a cleanup effort on China Hat Road.
“Hundreds Clean Up Trash Near China Hat Road” Read More »