Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Eugene celebrating high desert conservation! Connect with ONDA staff, board members and fellow supporters while enjoying desert-themed activities. Complimentary light appetizers, beer, wine, BNF Kombucha and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Hear from our executive director, Ryan Houston, as he shares insights into ONDA’s conservation work, and learn how you can take action and advocate for the protection of Oregon’s high desert.

Plus, don’t miss a creative and compelling visual presentation by Mark Salvo, our conservation director, as he demonstrates how ONDA’s community of advocates have secured strong and strategic protections in Oregon’s high desert, conserving wild lands, waters and wildlife now and for generations to come.

Planning your next desert adventure? Our knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions, share resources and offer expert guidance about ways to experience the high desert. All attendees will have the opportunity to win a gift certificate to McMenamins, and we’ll also have opportunities to test your knowledge with a few rounds of high desert team trivia. All levels of expertise are welcome, and there will be great prizes up for grabs from MiiR, BNF Kombucha and Tillak.

Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details. This event is free and open to ONDA supporters and desert-enthusiasts, so bring a friend! No registration required.

Thank you to our sponsors.

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Please note: This event will be hosted in Alton Baker Park at Shelter 1 (200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401). We encourage folks to walk, bike, or take public transit, but public parking is available.

Event Photo: Bob Wick