Enchanted Rocks Preserve Explained

Enchanted Rocks Preserve is a nature preserve owned and managed by The Wildlands Conservancy, a nonprofit land conservancy. Spanning over 14000acres in Jefferson County, Oregon, northwest of Mitchell, the preserve includes a section of the National Wild and Scenic John Day River. It is part of the organization's collection of natural lands, and more preserves can be found in the list of preserves.

Recreation

In the future, there will be hiking and fishing opportunities.

Geography

The preserve includes 2miles of the John Day River and 17miles of Cherry Creek.

Flora and Fauna

Wildlife includes Rocky Mountain elk, bald eagles, and beavers.

History

In 2022, The Wildlands Conservancy acquired the Cherry Creek Ranch, creating the first Wildlands Conservancy preserve in Oregon.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

See also

• List of The Wildlands Conservancy preserves

External links

• Enchanted Rocks Preserve

Notes and References

1. Web site: Conservancy purchases Oregon ranch, plans 'climate preserve'. George. Plaven. April 21, 2022. Capital Press.
2. Web site: Wildlands Conservancy buys 30,000-acre Jefferson County ranch for $16.5 million for new nature preserve. unknown. April 20, 2022. KTVZ news sources.
3. Web site: Legal Ledger Brief: Conservancy purchases ranch for $16.5M. unknown. April 29, 2022. Western Livestock Journal.
4. Web site: New owners to make big changes at Cherry Creek Ranch. Pat. Kruis. April 22, 2022. The Madras Pioneer.