APPRECIATE CENTRAL OREGON
SEASONAL GUIDES TO THE INTERESTING PLACES AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE CENTRAL OREGON UNIQUE AND WORTH PROTECTING
Watch for Wildlife Between Bend and Suttle Lake
In autumn, Suttle Lake issues a siren song — calling out for one more hike or paddle before winter sets in. As you pass through Tumalo and Sisters, through stands of Ponderosa pines, past Black Butte and the turn-off to the Metolius River Basin, the drive is part of the adventure.
Just remember: the road you’re on bisects ancient migration routes. Your caution and your support for wildlife crossings is needed.
Marvels of the Metolius
The Metolius region is a pristine ecosystem, home to an array of wildlife, plants, and natural wonders that have earned our enduring admiration and deserve lasting protection.
Plant a Native Garden
Urban native gardens are certainly not a panacea to global environmental challenges, but they do make a difference locally, and anyone — even beginners with “black thumbs,” renters with only a small balcony and some pots, and homeowners with itty bitty yards — can support local wildlife by planting a native garden.