December 2019
Volunteer Opportunity: Bend High Desert Hootenanny
On Friday, December 6 join the Oregon Natural Desert Association, friends and supporters in celebrating Oregon’s incredible high desert and the conservation successes you have achieved this year. Volunteers will set up and break down, assist with games and raffles and help connect community members to our conservation work. Enjoy live music and refreshments as you support our annual year-end celebration. There are two volunteer shifts, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. and from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Please contact caelin@onda.org with questions, or to join…
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High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association board, staff and supporters in celebrating the many high desert conservation successes you achieved in 2019! Come to Hollinshead Barn in Bend on Friday, December 6 to hear highlights from this year's habitat restoration, advocacy and community-building initiatives and learn about what's to come in the year ahead. Enjoy live music from Honey Don't, refreshments from Spork, Crater Lake Spirits, Sunriver Brewing and Caboost Kombucha, and great raffle prizes. This event is free and open…
Find out more »Bingo For a Cause
Join ONDA at The Lot on Monday, December 9 for an evening of bingo in support of high desert conservation! Play bingo, advocate for wild places and learn more about Oregon's high desert. A portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to ONDA to support vital conservation and restoration initiatives in the region. Please note that The Lot has heated benches and heat lamps, so the venue will be warm. We hope to see you there! Photo courtesy of…
Find out more »February 2020
The Remarkable Clouds over Oregon’s High Desert
Join author Maria Mudd Ruth as she takes you on a tour of clouds in Oregon’s high desert and the wide-open, wild landscapes that make for spectacular cloud viewing. Learn what makes the clouds so dynamic, so varied, and so universally appealing. What are clouds made of? Is there an easy way to learn their confusing Latin names? How can you enjoy the clouds in a new light on your next high desert adventure? Jeremy Austin, ONDA’s Policy Manager, will illuminate why Oregon’s high desert provides unparalleled opportunities to view clouds,…
Find out more »New Hikes in Eastern Oregon | Portland
Oregon's hiking guru will take you on a slideshow tour of a dozen new trails he discovered while researching the third edition of his book, "100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon." Discover a colorful badlands on the Owyhee River, a new wilderness with cactus flowers on the John Day, and a viewpoint hike to a ranch at the east end of the Columbia Gorge. We'll even explore a half a dozen little-known hot springs. As always, Sullivan spices his talk with…
Find out more »March 2020
Discover the Wild Owyhee | Bend
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the wildest places in the country. Follow along with Corie Harlan, ONDA’s Owyhee Coordinator, on an exploration of this incomparable region, its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich culture and history, key wildlife habitats and recreation hubs. Begin planning your next high desert adventure and learn about timely conservation initiatives you can support to counter threats to the region and ensure that the Owyhee stays wild. Purchase your tickets here! About the speaker As ONDA’s Owyhee…
Find out more »April 2020
Discover the Wild Owyhee | Portland
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the wildest places in the country. For this High Desert Speaker Series event, follow along with Corie Harlan, ONDA’s Owyhee Coordinator, on an exploration of this incomparable region, its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich culture and history, key wildlife habitats and recreation hubs. Begin planning your next high desert adventure and learn about timely conservation initiatives you can support to counter threats to the region and ensure that the Owyhee stays wild. About the Speaker…
Find out more »New Hikes in Eastern Oregon | Bend
Oregon's hiking guru will take you on a slideshow tour of a dozen new trails he discovered while researching the third edition of his book, "100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon." Discover a colorful badlands on the Owyhee River, a new wilderness with cactus flowers on the John Day, and a viewpoint hike to a ranch at the east end of the Columbia Gorge. We'll even explore half a dozen little-known hot springs. As always, Sullivan spices his talk with notes…
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