Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Portland celebrating high desert conservation! Connect with ONDA staff, board members and fellow supporters while enjoying desert-themed activities. We’ll have complimentary light appetizers from Oven and Shaker and Por Qué No as well as Oakshire Brewing beer, wine and Polar Seltzer.

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. 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 from NOW Yoga, Yoga Refuge, Unfold Yoga and Meditation, Modo Yoga, Klean Kanteen and Belmont Books up for grabs.

All attendees will receive a coupon for one free week of yoga at Yoyoyogi and be entered to win prizes from Andina Restaurant, Portland Playhouse and Sebastiano’s.

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 Cactus Blossom LLC for supporting high desert conservation and this event.

Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors.

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Please note: This event will be hosted on the west side of Peninsula Park at Picnic Shelter A. We encourage folks to walk, bike, or take public transit, but public street parking is available.

Event Photo: James Parsons