8 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon ANDERSONS: Sisters locals have stewarded the land for years Nugget to publish dining guide for winter Continued from page 1 Sue Anderson has also been a Land Trust volun- teer since the early 2000s. A local butterfly expert, much of Sue9s volunteer time has been spent dazzling children and adults alike on her annual butterfly walks at the Land Trust9s Metolius Preserve. During these walks, Sue helps people observe butter- flies up close and shares their natural history so attendees leave with a mix of wonder- ment, newfound knowledge, and motivation to do what- ever they can to help butter- flies. Over the years, Sue has developed such a dedicated cadre of followers that they scramble to get a spot on one of her tours so they can then scramble through the woods, chasing butterflies in her cheerful company. Deschutes Land Trust has also announced three new inductees into their Cottonwood Circle 4 an elite group of individuals who have volunteered for 10 or more years with the Land Trust. The Cottonwood Circle is named for the majestic black cottonwoods that line Whychus Creek at several Land Trust Preserves. Today, cottonwoods are rare in their distribution across Central Oregon. It is this rarity, like the vol- unteers who stick with the BY STEVE PEDERSEN Sue Anderson is renowned for her butterfly tours on the Metolius Preserve. organization for 10 or more years, that inspires the Land Trust to honor and revere these special trees and spe- cial people that are inte- gral to a healthy landscape, a healthy land trust, and a healthy future. This year9s Cottonwood Circle induct- ees are Kathy Johnson, Kris Kristovich, and Jim Nicol.