Black Butte Conservancy

Wondering what's going on to move the proposed wildlife crossings forward? Sisters High School students are helping! Read more below.

Sisters High students take part in 'bioblitz,' count flora and fauna at proposed Highway 20 wildlife crossing sites SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State University-Cascades, and Sisters High School are teaming up this month to conduct a “bioblitz” at four proposed wildlife crossing structure locations along US Highway 20. A bioblitz is a communal effort to record as...

The Pre-Sale is now LIVE! We have expanded our selection this year. Find your favorite native plants - yarrow, red columbine, lupine and more! Pre-order now and pick up on the day of the sale. Or visit our sale on Saturday, May 23rd at the Black Butte Ranch General Store. Open to the public!

Pre-Sale Link: https://givebutter.com/c/bbc-native-plant-sale-2026

More info? Head to our website: https://www.blackbutteconservancy.org/

If you’d like to help, sign up on our website under “Events” - or if that’s too complicated just comment here or email us. Let’s clean up the mess on Highway 20!

Looking for four more volunteers for highway cleanup on Thursday, April 16, from 8-10 am. Sign up on our website under “Events” or just comment here if you would like to participate. You’ll be paired with one other person and we’ll provide equipment and safety vests.

First work party of the year, ✅! 17 volunteers today spent their time to help clear bitterbrush around BBR’s water treatment facility. We have never had that many people join us and we got a lot of flammable material cleared. With pickaxes, shovels and a lot of elbow grease we made a difference. Come join us on May 2 to finish the project! Sign up on our website under “Events.”

Attention BBC Bird Lovers! Looking for a nature-themed way to start your Valentine's Day or just a fun way for the whole family to celebrate love and connection while learning about local birds?

Sevilla Rhoads, our local beloved bird-whisperer, is working with the Ranch to provide some special birding events. On Valentine's Day at 10:00 am, you'll have an opportunity to join a special celebration at the Black Butte Ranch Activity Center. The program will start with an entertaining slide show talk (feel free to bring your coffee and pastries) followed by an interpretative bird watching experience at the Lodge fire pit.

From stories about hawks and eagles spiraling with talons locked in a courtship trust fall, to finch couples that create special songs together, we'll explore the dramatic and sweet relationship stories of our local birds.

Register through www.deifer.net (click on the Register button). LIMITED SPACE SO REGISTER EARLY. Cost: $25 per person with free admission for kids under six (food and beverages not included).

Don't Miss Out! The Wildlife Crossing Panel will be happening on
Tuesday, Dec 9th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm, in the Three Sisters Event Space in the Lodge (no RSVP required). Come learn more and have your questions answered by a panel of people invested in this initiative to improve safety for all on Highway 20.

Oh...and you can grab a drink at the Lodge bar to enjoy during the presentation. Afterwards, dinner can be just a few steps away at the Lodge Dining Space (although you might consider making a reservation since we're hoping for a good turnout) or upstairs at Aspen Lounge. 🍽🍷

Sad…but a smart decision.

WEATHER UPDATE: The Metolius Preserve Tree Hunt is canceled due to forecasted weather in the Camp Sherman area.

Significant rainfall is in the forecast for both Friday and Saturday. This weather, combined with a large event, can damage access roads, parking areas, trails, and habitat at the Preserve. Thus, to protect the Preserve, the Land Trust has made the difficult decision to cancel.

Still looking for a tree? You can purchase a tree cutting permit for the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests. We look forward to bringing the Metolius Preserve Tree Hunt back next year!