February 2020
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 half a dozen little-known hot springs. As always, Sullivan spices his talk with notes…
Find out more »Clarno Willow Harvest #2
Join the winter tradition of harvesting willows at the Clarno Nursery for use in restoration projects this spring!
Find out more »March 2020
Clarno Willow Harvest #3
Join the winter tradition of harvesting willows at the Clarno Nursery for use in restoration projects this spring!
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunity: Discover the Wild Owyhee
Join us on Monday, March 9 from 5:15 - 9 p.m. at the Tower Theatre for the second event in the High Desert Speaker Series in Bend! Volunteers will share information about ONDA and connect community members with our work. And, you'll be able to follow along as Corie Harlan, ONDA's Owyhee Coordinator takes us for deep dive into this remarkable region. Click here for more details about the event and email Caelin if you'd like to volunteer.
Find out more »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 »Volunteer Opportunity: Planting Prep Party
Our first Planting Prep Party was a big hit, so we're hosting three more of these fun volunteer events at the Bend office! Start 2020 off right by getting together with fellow desert enthusiasts and giving back to the high desert. During the past three field seasons, ONDA has implemented new planting and habitat restoration techniques that have led to the most significant planting success since the hundred-year flood in 2018. Join us at the ONDA office to support our…
Find out more »Clarno Willow Harvest #4
Every year, ONDA volunteers plant thousands of willow, cottonwood and other shrub and tree species to help restore habitat in eastern Oregon. This work begins when volunteers go to the nursery to collect the sticks that will later be planted. To harvest sticks, volunteers will use loppers and snips to cut 3-foot and 6-foot long sections of willow and cottonwood, and then bundle them for easy transport to a cooler for planting later in the year. The work is not…
Find out more »Hiking Oregon’s High Desert
Eastern Oregon is home to dark night skies, deep river canyons, 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 describe accessible day hikes, weekend trips, or longer options to explore these wild landscapes. And, come away feeling empowered to protect special places across Oregon's high desert. Join ONDA at the Chemeketan's Picture Night event for these hiking suggestions…
Find out more »Restoring Wildlife Habitat on Tribal Properties
For our March High Desert Speaker Series event, wildlife experts Calla Hagle and Carter Crouch will share stories of the varied and exciting work that the Burns Paiute Tribe’s Natural Resources Department is doing on the Tribe’s properties. ONDA has worked in partnership with the Burns Paiute Tribe since 2011 on properties they own to support tribal efforts to improve fish and wildlife habitat on land that includes the headwaters of the Malheur River and core sage-grouse habitat. Their presentation…
Find out more »April 2020
Volunteer Opportunity: Planting Prep Party
Our first Planting Prep Party was a big hit, so we're hosting three more of these fun volunteer events at the Bend office! Start 2020 off right by getting together with fellow desert enthusiasts and giving back to the high desert. During the past three field seasons, ONDA has implemented new planting and habitat restoration techniques that have led to the most significant planting success since the hundred-year flood in 2018. Join us at the ONDA office to support our…
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