February 2019
2019 Stewardship Trip Registration Opens
The moment you've been waiting for. ONDA's line up of stewardship trips for 2019 will open for registration on the morning of February 25. Where will you go to improve the desert - to a deep gorge in the Steens Mountain Wilderness, to the shoulder of Hart Mountain, or into the John Day River Basin? What will you do - plant native species, build beavers dams, roll up barbed wire fence or monitor habitat? Many of our stewardship trips fill quickly,…
Find out more »March 2019
Clarno Willow Harvest – March 1
Join the winter tradition of harvesting willows at the Clarno Nursery for use in restoration projects this spring!
Find out more »Clarno Willow Harvest – March 8
Join the winter tradition of harvesting willows at the Clarno Nursery for use in restoration projects this spring!
Find out more »Sex Lives of High Desert Plants and Animals
Kick back and enjoy a fun discussion of the sex lives of plants and animals at this unique High Desert Speaker Series event. LeeAnn Kriegh, author of The Nature of Bend and the forthcoming The Nature of Portland, will help you celebrate spring by learning about the mating rituals and reproductive strategies of Central Oregon flora and fauna. Kriegh writes about everything from junipers to porcupines in a conversational, even conspiratorial tone, and this engaging talk will offer more of the same. You’ll…
Find out more »Wildlands Monitoring Training
Learn how to make field observations and record what you find when conducting annual monitoring of Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) in eastern Oregon.
Find out more »Cottonwood Canyon State BDA Install #1
Building exclosure fences to protect riparian plants in Oregon's largest State Park.
Find out more »Hart Mountain Lek Monitoring
Watch the incredible sage-grouse mating dance as a volunteer on Hart Mountain.
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunity: Newcomers Club of Bend Volunteer Gathering
On March 26, ONDA will have a table at Newcomers Club of Bend's volunteer event. 300 NCOB members will learn about volunteer opportunities in central Oregon, including ONDA's office, event and stewardship work. ONDA volunteers will set up and break down the table, share information about ONDA and connect community members with our work. Contact caelin@onda.org for more information, and to sign up!
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Upper Snake River Tribes take on a Changing Climate
Join us for the third installment of the Bend High Desert Speaker Series with Jason Kesling, Environmental Program Director of the Upper Snake River Tribes Foundation. Learn about the establishment and structure of the Upper Snake River Tribes, and gain an in-depth understanding of how the USRTF is adapting to climate change. From assessing vulnerability to coordinating environmental conservation efforts, Jason will share his experience and insight into how the Upper Snake River Tribes are taking on current environmental threats. About…
Find out more »April 2019
Hart Mountain Revealed | Portland
The 2019 High Desert Speaker Series in Portland concludes with a presentation from ONDA's own Hart-Sheldon Coordinator, Jeremy Austin. From unique wildlife and stunning night skies to opportunities for recreation and solitude, Hart Mountain is a high desert treasure worth exploring. Learn about what makes Hart Mountain so spectacular, get tips for planning your next adventure and discover the vital conservation initiatives you can support to mitigate current threats and ensure that this region stays wild. About the speaker A…
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