High Desert Wonders
Whether you're a new member of the desert conservation community, or want to be introduced to the vast beauty of Central and eastern Oregon, you're invited to join us to get to know the High Desert Wonders. Our team will share stunning imagery, tips to plan your next visit, and provide ways to advocate for […]
One of a Kind Owyhee
Get to know the unique landscape of the Owyhee Canyonlands, from the rolling rapids to the sagebrush plateau. You'll travel back in time to learn about the long history of how the Owyhee came to be and how you can be involved in the future of conservation across this vast region. Register now to join […]
Know Des(s)ert – Hiking the Oregon Desert Trail | Bend
Deschutes Public Library, Bend 601 NW Wall St., Brooks Room, Bend, ORCome 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 […]
Member Q&A with Ryan Houston
Join ONDA's executive director Ryan Houston for this live-streaming question and answer session. Ryan will provide updates on top conservation priorities across Oregon's high desert and share information about how you can support our work with opportunities from advocating to volunteering. Register now to join the conversation! Ryan Houston has served as ONDA’s executive […]
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 […]
Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Reward – How to Recreate Safely in Oregon’s High Desert
The recording of this event is available on ONDA's YouTube channel. Would you know what to do if you were injured while exploring the desert? In April 2019, Oregon Desert Trail thru-hiker Stacy Boone sustained a debilitating injury in the Owyhee region. In the summer of that same year, long-distance biker Tomas Quinones came to […]
Seasons of the Desert
Each season in Oregon’s high desert, a new world unfolds. From spring blooms to autumn’s migrating birds, this virtual presentation will teach you a bit about what you’ll find year-round in the desert and provide travel suggestions to appreciate seasonal wonders. Registration is now closed for this event. All registrants will also receive a captioned […]
Reclaiming Conservation
Kicking off ONDA's 2022 High Desert Speaker Series is a conversation with filmmaker Faith E. Briggs. For years, Faith would run through the streets of Brooklyn each morning, before turning […]
Small Splendors, Vast Landscapes
Continuing ONDA's High Desert Speaker Series, Ellen Bishop will present "Small Splendors, Vast Landscapes." Oregon’s deserts offer serene and yet provocative landscapes that invite contemplation. Yet sometimes, in viewing their […]
Wildlife Migrations in the West
In the finale of ONDA's 2022 High Desert Speaker Series, professor Arthur Middleton will cover the basic ecology of ungulate migrations in the western United States. He'll then profile threats to these migrations, including climate and land-use change, as well as barriers to migration like roads and fences. With a nod to the future, Arthur […]