Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert.
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Reid Williams, 2021 Conservationist of the Year
Reid Williams, 2021 Conservationist of the Year
How far are you willing to hike for conservation? Reid Williams offered to put in more than 20 miles a day, by himself, walking and monitoring fence lines on Beatys Butte. And that was on top of weekly visits to the ONDA office, where he is always eager to help with extra projects. In acknowledgment of his willingness and helpful spirit, ONDA named him our 2021 Conservationist of the Year.
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Young Desert Horned Lizard
Young Desert Horned Lizard
In the summer these lizards begin foraging for food as soon as their body temperature rises as the heat of the day increases. They feed on slow-moving, ground-dwelling insects. In the fall they hibernate by burying themselves in the sand.
Latin name: Phrysonoma platyrhinos
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Ursula K. Le Guin on ONDA
Ursula K. Le Guin on ONDA
“Nothing in conservation work is ever uncomplicated! But I’m proud of ONDA for working on that conversation, being neighborly, trying to include the human landscape in the natural one as truly part of what is to be honored, protected, and saved.”
Ursula K. Le Guin, from the short essay Concerning a Wilderness
Open Positions
This individual will track developments in public lands policy, engage in commenting and analyses of proposals affecting the use and management of public lands, conduct background research, and communicate to ONDA’s constituencies on a variety of topics related to the conservation and management of high desert lands, waters and wildlife.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for ONDA’s conservation mission, familiarity with Oregon’s desert and/or western public lands, including policies, management, issues, needs, challenges and/or communities, and a strong collaborative spirit.
For details on how to apply, see position description. This is a full-time, salaried, hybrid office-home position based in Bend. The deadline to apply is no later than 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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