Category: Newberry Country Land Stewards

La Pine, OR – September 16, 2025 – The Newberry Regional Partnership (NRP), in collaboration with Public Land Stewards of Bend (PLS), proudly announces the completion of a vital public lands cleanup event held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the scenic McKay area of Central Oregon. This community-driven initiative removed over 220 cubic yards of accumulated trash and debris from public lands, enhancing environmental safety and preserving recreational access for future generations. The event drew more than 100 dedicated volunteers, including local residents, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to make a tangible impact. Working hand-in-hand with land managers from the…

June 2025 -The Newberry Country Land Stewards successfully completed their second major cleanup of the year. This large-scale effort saw over 30 dedicated volunteers, with additional vital assistance from our neighbors, the Public Land Stewards. We’re especially grateful to April McDaniel for her generous donation of gloves and trash bags, which were essential for the cleanup. La Pine Figaros provided a delicious lunch, and we were graciously hosted by Legend Cider in La Pine. Just four days later, on June 25, 2025, we received exciting news: COIC staff notified us that we were awarded $30,000 for RV removal off of Public Lands. The catch? We had to complete the project…

May 10, 2025 La Pine, Oregon – Today, the La Pine community came together in a powerful display of unity and dedication, achieving remarkable success in a large-scale cleanup effort. The transformation of a blighted area was made possible by the incredible efforts of sixty volunteers, ranging in age from 6 to 81, the unwavering support of local businesses, and the tireless work of the Newberry Country Land Stewards Action Team. The sheer scale of the cleanup was impressive, with initial estimates indicating over 130 cubic yards of trash removed. This included over 50 tires, numerous shopping carts and pallets, multiple appliances…

La Pine, Oregon – On Saturday, August 17, 2024, a dedicated group of volunteers came together to clean up the abandoned Jackpine Camp in La Pine, Oregon. Despite a minor setback with stolen supplies, the volunteers remained undeterred. With the support of La Pine Ace Hardware and additional supplies from Public Land Stewards Bend, the cleanup proceeded smoothly.  Lisa Clark,  Field Manager from the Bureau of Land Management informed the volunteers about the hazardous materials present in the surrounding wooded area. She advised everyone to concentrate their cleanup efforts within the designated clearing, as the BLM is currently seeking bids to address…