August 2021
Oregon Desert Trail at PCT Days
Come learn about the Oregon Desert Trail from some ODT thru-hikers at this year's Pacific Crest Trail Days in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Pacific Crest Trail Days is a summer festival that celebrates and promotes outdoor recreation, with a focus on hiking, camping, and backpacking. Attendees get to participate in activities and games, and can win awesome gear at the raffle. Whether you’re into car camping, day hiking, or long distance hiking, the gear and info you are looking for will…
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Know Des(s)ert – Hiking the Oregon Desert Trail | Bend
Come learn more about what it takes to hike a day, week, or month on the Oregon Desert Trail and get some recommendations for an amazing milkshake, delicious pie, or other sweet treat. What does a remote and challenging long-distance desert route have to do with dessert? After experiencing a cotton candy colored morning sunrise surrounded by wildflowers the color of jelly beans and the honeyed serenade of a meadowlark, your sweet tooth will be satiated. You can attend this…
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Intro to the Art and Science of Wildlife Tracking
Join ONDA for an introductory exploration into the world of wildlife tracking with expert and educator Marcus Reynerson. During this virtual presentation, Marcus will share knowledge about identifying and interpreting the subtle signs wildlife leave in their high desert habitats. Come away with a new appreciation for and ability to see the multitude of stories from the living world around us that can be found in Oregon's desert wildlands. This event will be hosted online, beginning at 5:30 p.m. PDT. Registration…
Find out more »Know Des(s)ert – Hiking the Oregon Desert Trail | Sisters
Come learn more about what it takes to hike a day, week, or month on the Oregon Desert Trail and get some recommendations for an amazing milkshake, delicious pie, or other sweet treat. What does a remote and challenging long-distance desert route have to do with dessert? After experiencing a cotton candy colored morning sunrise surrounded by wildflowers the color of jelly beans and the honeyed serenade of a meadowlark, your sweet tooth will be satiated.
Find out more »October 2021
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join us for an evening of short films showcasing our earth's natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. Check back here later this summer for more details and a link to register for tickets.
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