Sagebrush Social (Portland)
2026-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
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.
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, plan your next desert adventure at the Social. 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 optional 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.
We’ll have complimentary light appetizers from Crave Catering, Cheryl’s on 12th and Sebastiano’s, Oakshire Brewing beer, wine and non-alcoholic Polar Seltzer, plus great prizes from local businesses including Portland Playhouse, Belmont Books, ¿Por Qué No? and Patagonia. Plus, all attendees will receive one free week of classes at Yoyoyogi.
This event is free and open to ONDA supporters and desert-enthusiasts, so bring a friend! No registration required, and attendees are welcome to stop by anytime throughout the event.
Thank you to Cactus Blossom LLC for supporting high desert conservation and this event.

Thank you to our generous 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: Jim Davis

Sagebrush Social (Bend)
2026-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Miller’s Landing, 55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Bend 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 Pizza Mondo, beer from Worthy Brewing, and other refreshing beverages. You’ll also have the opportunity to win great prizes from Namaspa Yoga, The Athletic Club of Bend, Sunriver Brewing, Newport Market, and Bend Pizza Kitchen.
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.
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.
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Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors!

Event Photo: Mark Darnell

Sagebrush Social (Eugene)
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Eugene at Alton Baker Park celebrating high desert conservation! Connect with ONDA staff, board members and fellow supporters while enjoying desert-themed activities.
Hear from our board and staff as they shares insights into ONDA’s conservation work, and learn how you can take action and advocate for the protection of Oregon’s high desert. We’ll have opportunities to write postcards to ensure cultural and historic resources on public lands remain protected.
Plus, expert volunteers will be ready to help you plan your next eastern Oregon adventure and offer tips about experiencing the high desert’s natural wonders. And, if you want to put your knowledge to the test, join our optional game of desert trivia.
Join us for complimentary light appetizers from Mucho Gusto Mexican Kitchen and Market of Choice, as well as drinks from Falling Sky Brewing, Ninkasi Brewing, BNF Kombucha, and Polar Selzter.
All attendees will have the chance to win prizes from local businesses including Ballet Fantastique, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Very Little Theatre, Applegate Regional Theatre, Eugene Opera, The Shedd Institute for the Arts, The Jazz Station, Cascade Raptor Center, Balanced Hot Yoga Eugene, Everyday People Yoga, and Passionflower Design.
This event is free and open to ONDA supporters and desert enthusiasts, so bring a friend! No registration required.
Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors .

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Please note: This event will be hosted in Alton Baker Park at Shelter 1 (200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401). We encourage folks to walk, bike, or take public transit, but public parking is available.

Event Photo: Greg Burke

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2026-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, October 2, 2026—an unforgettable evening of captivating short films that address pressing environmental issues, highlight incredible work being done by activists around the world, and celebrate the beauty of our planet.
Our carefully curated lineup will take you on a breathtaking journey through the natural world, showcasing awe-inspiring landscapes and emphasizing the urgency of protecting our wild places.
There will be an in-person show at the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon as well as a virtual version streamed online. Join us for a night of inspiration and discovery!

Buy Tickets – Tower Theatre Show
Friday, October 2, 2026 | Doors at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m.
Tickets $20 (Students $15) plus Tower Theatre’s $8 Historic Preservation Fee
Join us before the show to chat with ONDA staff, learn about current advocacy and volunteer opportunities, buy raffle tickets, and catch up with ONDA community members!
If you are hearing impaired and wondering about attending the show, the Tower Theatre has free infrared headphones that can be checked out from the house manager the night of the show. If you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event or venue, please click here.

Register – Online Streaming Show
Registration is free.
Access to the online streaming will be available from Friday, October 2, 2026–Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Make a donation when registering to begin or renew your ONDA membership, and buy raffle tickets to be entered to win one of our prize packages, full of gear and gift certificates to fuel your next adventure. 100% of proceeds support high desert conservation!
Only one person per household needs to register. Streaming includes closed captioning.

High Desert Hootenanny (Portland)
2026-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | KEEN Garage, 515 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association’s annual celebration of desert conservation! Commemorate a year of achievements and conservation successes at our High Desert Hootenanny in Portland.
Hear highlights from this year’s conservation initiatives and habitat restoration work and learn about what’s to come in the year ahead. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to advocate for the protection of high desert lands, waters and wildlife.
Enjoy live music and complimentary light appetizers and drinks while spending time with our community of dedicated desert-enthusiasts. You’ll have chances to win fantastic prizes from local businesses, and attendees will receive a coupon for one free week of yoga at YoYoYogi (while supplies last).
This event is free and open to the public, so invite a friend and join the celebration! No registration necessary.
More information to come.

Thank you to our event sponsor.

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Photo: Barb Rumer

High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
2026-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Aspen Hall, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, 97701
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association’s annual celebration of desert conservation! Commemorate a year of achievements and conservation successes at our High Desert Hootenanny in Bend.
Hear highlights from this year’s conservation and stewardship initiatives and learn what’s to come in the year ahead.
Enjoy live music from Honey Don’t, light appetizers, Van Henion Brewing beer, wine, and a desert themed mocktail.
We’ll also have great giveaways from local favorites like Lake Creek Lodge, Blue Eyes Burgers & Fries, Barre3, Bevel, Grayl, and more!
This event is free and open to the public, so invite a friend and join the celebration!
More information to come.
Thank you to our beer sponsors.

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Photo Credit: Jim Davis
