Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series continues as we uncover the dynamic geologic forces that created eastern Oregon’s stunning landscapes. Dr. Ellen Bishop, author, photographer and geologist, will discuss a recent geological discovery linking the formation of Oregon’s high desert rock formations with the Yellowstone hotspot. Come learn more about how iconic high desert sites came to be, including Steens Mountain, the Owyhee Canyonlands and many others, in this photography-rich and visually engaging presentation.

This is a free, virtual event. Make a donation when registering to begin or renew your ONDA membership.

Raffle

The High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia, Andina Restaurant, MiiR, Portland Leather Company and more. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 13. Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10, and they can be purchased at registration.

100% of proceeds support high desert conservation.

Sponsors

Thank you to WYLD Works and First Interstate Bank for supporting desert conservation and sponsoring the High Desert Speaker Series.

About the Presenter

Ellen Morris Bishop is a geologist, photographer and writer whose life’s work has been making science more enjoyable and understandable to non-scientists through images, writing, and field excursions. In 1982 she received a Ph.D. in geology from Oregon State University, with a research specialty in the oldest formations of eastern Oregon. She has taught geology and environmental studies at Oregon State University, the University of Arkansas, and Whitman College, and was recognized as an OSU distinguished alumni fellow. Her books include In Search of Ancient Oregon, Living with Thunder: The geologic and ecologic history of the Pacific Northwest, Best Hikes with Dogs in Oregon, and Hiking Oregon’s Geology. Oregon State University Press has just published Bishop’s latest work, the second edition of Living with Thunder, a book about the Pacific Northwest’s incredible geologic history. She lives near Halfway, Oregon.

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Event Photo: Ellen Bishop