November 2018
Oregon Supreme Court (energy siting rules appeal)
The Oregon Supreme Court will hear oral argument in an appeal brought by ONDA and others, led by Friends of the Columbia Gorge, in an appeal challenging Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council rules that dramatically curtail transparency and public participation in permitting decisions for large power plants in Oregon. Members of the public are allowed to watch the argument. You can also request a building tour. Photo: Simulation created by ONDA
Find out more »Community Pints Nights
Oregon Natural Desert Association is the featured Community Pints Night nonprofit at Deschutes Brewery for the month of November! Join us at Deschutes Brewery Public House in downtown Bend on Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20 and 27 to enjoy a beer while celebrating Oregon's high desert. A portion of all beer proceeds from the evening will support high desert conservation.
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunity: Deschutes Community Pints Night
During the month of November Deschutes Brewery is donating a portion of all beer sales to ONDA. We will be hosting a table each Tuesday of the month to connect interested community members with our work. Join us for a flexible 2-hour shift during the evening to share information about our conservation initiatives. Contact Caelin at caelin@onda.org to find a volunteer shift that fits with your schedule.
Find out more »Community Pints Nights
Oregon Natural Desert Association is the featured Community Pints Night nonprofit at Deschutes Brewery for the month of November! Join us at Deschutes Brewery Public House in downtown Bend on Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20 and 27 to enjoy a beer while celebrating Oregon's high desert. A portion of all beer proceeds from the evening will support high desert conservation.
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunity: Deschutes Community Pints Night
During the month of November Deschutes Brewery is donating a portion of all beer sales to ONDA. We will be hosting a table each Tuesday of the month to connect interested community members with our work. Join us for a flexible 2-hour shift during the evening to share information about our conservation initiatives. Contact Caelin at caelin@onda.org to find a volunteer shift that fits with your schedule.
Find out more »Deschutes River Ranch Riparian Restoration (day trips)
Day trips over the course of the week planting trees along the Deschutes River.
Find out more »December 2018
Volunteer Opportunity: Bend High Desert Hootenanny
On Friday, December 7 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 music and refreshments as you support our annual year-end celebration. There are two volunteer shifts, from 2-6 p.m. and from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Please contact caelin@onda.org with questions, or to join…
Find out more »High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association, friends and supporters in celebrating Oregon's incredible high desert and the conservation successes you have achieved this year! On Friday, December 7 ONDA board and staff will share highlights from 2018 and discuss conservation opportunities in the year ahead. Enjoy music from the Silvertone Devils Duo, refreshments from Spork, Worthy Brewing, Crater Lake Spirits and Humm Kombucha, and giveaways from Wildish, Patagonia, Osprey and more. This event is free and open to all. The party…
Find out more »Hiking Oregon’s High Desert
Eastern Oregon is home to dark night skies, deep river canyons, abundant wildlife, hot springs, and spectacular geology. Join us to learn where to hike in Oregon's high desert, from the rugged Owyhee Canyonlands to the stunning John Day River Basin. ONDA's Corinne Handelman will give hiking suggestions and tips to find adventure in Oregon's desert lands for each month of the year. You'll also have a chance to purchase ONDA's 2019 Wild Desert Calendar, filled with photos to inspire…
Find out more »January 2019
Public Lands 101
Join ONDA and Patagonia Portland for an evening of learning and action focused on the spectacular public lands of Oregon's high desert. Get a virtual tour of Central and Eastern Oregon and take action on behalf of these inspiring landscapes! With awe-inspiring photos, information about the history of our public lands and how you can get involved in protecting Oregon's high desert, you're sure to leave inspired and empowered. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the talk starts at…
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