Our mission: Located in the high desert of Central Oregon, FANs works to preserve and restore the wild landscapes of the middle Deschutes and lower Crooked Rivers and Lower Whychus Creek through advocacy, stewardship and education.
Read the Nov.-Dec. edition of our FANs newsletter, the Deschutes Canyon Currents.
Keep up-to-date with news, activities, planned events and hikes. Regular features include wildflower of the month, wildlife profiles, weed control, plus ways for YOU to get involved. Read it HERE.
Keep up-to-date with news, activities, planned events and hikes. Regular features include wildflower of the month, wildlife profiles, weed control, plus ways for YOU to get involved. Read it HERE.
Get to know our native plants and birds with FANs field guides.
These sturdy pocket-sized full-color books are the perfect hiking companions for nature lovers exploring our sagebrush plateau and river canyons. Written by FANs members Marilynne Keyser, Chuck Gates and Penny Radtke, our field guides make great gifts and support our mission. Click HERE to purchase. 
GOT WEEDS???
Get help identifying the good, the bad, and the invasive with a free* weed consultation. Contact Penny Radtke at pradtke48@gmail.com to schedule a visit. *Purchase of FANs' Guide to Common Weeds of the Deschutes Canyon Area required. 
FANs receive Making a Difference Award. Photo: K. Webb
FANs receives national award from BLM
In 2023, Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) was selected by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as one of only nine volunteer organizations in the United States to receive the national “Making a Difference” award. FANS is an all-volunteer non-profit organization founded in 2012. Our mission is “to preserve and restore the wild landscapes of the middle Deschutes and lower Crooked Rivers and lower Wychus Creek through advocacy, stewardship and education. We strive to protect the fragile ecosystems of these river canyons, the native sagebrush steppe that surrounds them, and the diverse wildlife, fish, and birds that call them home.” We are proud that our projects and programs have received national recognition. We are grateful to our volunteers and members for their dedication to our continuing mission. To become a member, click HERE. 
FANs Joins CLF Campaign to Respect. Connect. Protect.
Friends & Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) is please to be associated with the national organization Conservation Lands Foundation (CLF). CLF is a national movement of community-based advocates dedicated to protecting America’s National Conservation Lands on the ground, in the courts and in the halls of Congress, now-and for generations to come. A major effort for FANs members is to steward our local public lands. From trail maintenance to trash pickup, our members work hard to preserve the natural beauty of our area. We are proud to be a part of the Conservation Lands Foundation and are grateful for their generous support through grants and resources that allow us to continue to protect, promote and maintain our precious public lands. |
Take a video tour of our wild and scenic landscapes and see some of the projects and events our members participate in to preserve and protect this beautiful area. Video courtesy of FANs member Tom Iraci.
Map of the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers canyon areas:
Volunteers are our greatest resource. We need YOU!
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the public lands you treasure. Whether you are interested in trail maintenance, habitat restoration, clean-ups, rock art preservation, or other ways to help, we have a place for you! Please contact us to get involved as a volunteer. You will meet a lot of friendly people that care about preserving and restoring the Deschutes Canyon Area. 
Special volunteer needs:
Stewardship team: As a non-staffed organization that is growing quickly, the FANs leadership is especially looking for volunteers for very specific needs. If you are willing to make a commitment for at least a year contact us at: fansofdeschutes@gmail.com Lens on Learning Program Coordinator and/or Committee Members: If you enjoy our programs and would like to take a role in the production of these informative events, we welcome your help. Our needs range from brainstorming program ideas, to coordinating and planning and/or hosting these popular programs. If you think you would enjoy this type of involvement in FANs, contact us at: fansofdeschutes@gmail.com 
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Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area
fansofdeschutes@gmail.com
P.O. Box 2127, Terrebonne, OR 97760
fansofdeschutes@gmail.com
P.O. Box 2127, Terrebonne, OR 97760
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