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SUMMARY:Beneath the Surface: Desert Mussels
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the final event of the High Desert Speaker Series as we dive beneath the surface of high desert streams and into the hidden world of mussels. Alexa Martinez\, Wildlife Biologist at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge\, will shed light on the fascinating lives of native mollusks thriving in the waterways of eastern Oregon. Alexa will share the unique habitat of each mussel species and discuss how snowmelt feeds the watersheds that sustain these creatures. Come learn how these often-overlooked species play a critical role in maintaining the health of the desert ecosystems. \n  \nThis event has passed. View the recording here. \n  \nRaffle\nThe 2025 High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia\, Osprey\, Andina Restaurant\, Willamette Valley Vineyards\, MiiR\, Kleen Kanteen\, and Portland Leather Company. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 21. Raffle tickets are $5 each\, or 3 for $10\, and they can be purchased at registration. 100% of proceeds support high desert conservation. \n100% of proceeds support high desert conservation! \n  \nSponsors\nThank you to Killian Pacific\, our presenting sponsor for the High Desert Speaker Series. \n \nThe High Desert Speaker Series is also generously sponsored by: \n \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nAlexa Martinez has served as the Wildlife Biologist at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge since 2017. Originally from the Southwest\, she moved to Harney County for a permanent position with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Alexa holds a Bachelor’s in Wildlife Science from New Mexico State University\, where she was deeply involved in student chapters like The Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society and gained hands-on experience in wildlife management and restoration projects. In her role at the Malheur NWR\, Alexa works across various programs including wildlife\, fisheries\, habitat and visitor services. \n  \nIf you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event\, please click here. \nEvent Photo: ONDA Staff
URL:https://onda.org/event/hdss-mussels/
LOCATION:55 NW Riverside Blvd\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Fossils and the Future: Lessons from Oregon’s Ecological Past
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with Oregon Natural Desert Association as we continue the High Desert Speaker Series by uncovering the fossilized world of eastern Oregon. Dr. Samantha Hopkins\, University of Oregon Professor and Earth Sciences Department Head\, will take us on a journey through time as she reveals what Oregon’s high desert fossils tell us about the past\, present and future. We’ll explore a few fossilized mammals of eastern Oregon and discover what these creatures tell us about the desert ecosystem 30 million years ago. Samantha will also explain how fossils reveal changes in ecosystems and communities over time and what those shifts can tell us about our future in a changing climate. \nThis event has passed. Get the recording here. \n  \nRaffle\nThe 2025 High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia\, Osprey\, Andina Restaurant\, Willamette Valley Vineyards\, MiiR\, Kleen Kanteen\, and Portland Leather Company. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 21. Raffle tickets are $5 each\, or 3 for $10\, and they can be purchased at registration. 100% of proceeds support high desert conservation. \n100% of proceeds support high desert conservation! \n  \nSponsors\nThank you to Killian Pacific\, our presenting sponsor for the High Desert Speaker Series. \n \nThe High Desert Speaker Series is also generously sponsored by: \n \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nSamantha Hopkins studies the evolution of ecology in fossil mammals over the last 30 million years using a variety of tools\, from evolutionary biology to field paleontology and sedimentology. She is particularly interested in the role of environmental change in shaping the evolution of small mammal communities\, and she has studied Cenozoic terrestrial ecosystems in the western U.S. and Kyrgyzstan to understand how factors like climate and vegetation change and landscape evolution have driven evolution both within individual mammalian lineages and across whole communities of animals. \n  \nIf you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event\, please click here. \nEvent Photo: Peter Nicholas
URL:https://onda.org/event/hdss-fossils/
LOCATION:55 NW Riverside Blvd\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Tiny Titans: Insects of the High Desert
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an exciting exploration into the crucial role insects play in Oregon’s high desert. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series continues with Dr. Tara Cornelisse\, invertebrate zoologist\, as she provides insights into the fascinating butterflies\, moths and beetles residing in eastern Oregon. Tara will examine the current state of insect populations\, share facts and stories about key species in the high desert\, and highlight why conserving the high desert is vital for the future of insect populations and the entire ecosystem. \n  \nThis event has passed. View the recording here. \n  \nThis is a free\, virtual event. Make a donation when registering to begin or renew your ONDA membership. \n\n  \nRaffle\nThe 2025 High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia\, Osprey\, Andina Restaurant\, Willamette Valley Vineyards\, MiiR\, Kleen Kanteen\, and Portland Leather Company. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 21. Raffle tickets are $5 each\, or 3 for $10\, and they can be purchased at registration. 100% of proceeds support high desert conservation. \n100% of proceeds support high desert conservation! \n\n  \nSponsors\nThank you to WYLD for sponsoring this event and our work restoring high desert ecosystems. \n \nThank you to Visit Bend for sponsoring this event and high desert conservation. \n \nThank you to Killian Pacific\, our presenting sponsor for the High Desert Speaker Series. \n \nThe High Desert Speaker Series is also generously sponsored by: \n \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nTara Cornelisse is an Invertebrate Zoologist at NatureServe and has over 15 years of experience in entomology and conservation biology. She earned a B.A. in Biology from Boston University\, where she worked on termite social behavior\, an M.S. from San Francisco State University\, and a Ph.D. from the University of California Santa Cruz\, focusing on tiger beetle conservation. Before joining NatureServe\, Tara worked in land conservation and as a Senior Scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity\, working on pollinator conservation. She has also served as a postdoctoral scholar at the American Museum of Natural History and an Assistant Professor in Animal Behavior\, Ecology\, and Conservation at Canisius College. \n  \n  \nIf you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event\, please click here. \nEvent Photo: Holly Christiansen
URL:https://onda.org/event/hdss-insects/
LOCATION:55 NW Riverside Blvd\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Year in the Life: Oregon’s Desert Owls
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as we kick off our 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick\, acclaimed author and wildlife photographer\, will take you through four seasons in the lives of these owls to give you a better appreciation of what they need to survive and thrive in each season. With stunning\, intimate images\, Paul will bring the stories of these adorable yet fierce predators to life and reveal their unique roles in the high desert ecosystem from its driest lands to its ponderosa pine woodlands. \nFrom the enigmatic burrowing owl to the tiny-but-ferocious northern pygmy-owl and more\, you’ll learn about their habitat\, life histories and the urgent conservation challenges they face. Don’t miss this chance to soar into the world of Oregon’s high desert owls. \nThis event has passed. \n  \nThis is a free\, virtual event. Make a donation when registering to begin or renew your ONDA membership. \n  \nRaffle\nThe 2025 High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia\, Osprey\, Andina Restaurant\, Willamette Valley Vineyards\, MiiR\, Kleen Kanteen\, and Portland Leather Company. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 21. Raffle tickets are $5 each\, or 3 for $10\, and they can be purchased at registration. \n100% of proceeds support high desert conservation! \n  \nSponsors\nThank you to Killian Pacific\, our presenting sponsor for the High Desert Speaker Series. \n \nThe High Desert Speaker Series is also generously sponsored by: \n \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nPaul Bannick is an award-winning author and wildlife photographer specializing in the natural history of North America with a focus on birds and habitat. Paul is both the author and photographer of two best-selling bird books\, Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls and The Owl and The Woodpecker\, Encounters with North America’s Most Iconic Birds. Paul’s photography won awards from several prestigious photography contests\, including those hosted by Audubon Magazine and the International Conservation Photography Awards. \n  \nIf you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event\, please click here. \nEvent Photo: Paul Bannick
URL:https://onda.org/event/hdss-owls/
LOCATION:55 NW Riverside Blvd\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday\, October 4\, 2024 — 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.\nOur 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. \nThere 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! \n\nBuy Tickets – Tower Theatre Show\nFriday\, Oct. 4\, 2024 | Doors at 5 p.m.\, show at 6 p.m. \nJoin us before the show to chat with ONDA staff\, learn about current advocacy and volunteer opportunities\, buy raffle tickets\, and catch up with fellow ONDA community members! \nIf you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event or venue\, please click here. \n\nRegister – Online Streaming Show\nAvailable from Friday\, Oct. 4\, 2024 – Tuesday\, Oct. 8\, 2024 \nMake 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! \nOnly one person per household needs to register. Includes closed captioning. \n\nThe Wild & Scenic Film Festival is generously sponsored by:\n     \n  \nThank you to our in kind sponsors: \n                                
URL:https://onda.org/event/wsff24/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon's Desert (Bend)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final events of Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series\, featuring Alison Jean Cole—an author\, rockhound\, and lapidary artist. In this informative talk\, Alison will showcase the rock and mineral treasures of Oregon’s desert. Obsidian\, jasper\, opal\, and petrified wood each tell a unique story about the fascinating geological history of our region. Glimpses of Oregon’s earliest cultures can be traced through these stone materials\, which have been sought after for thousands of years. Come learn how the practice of rock collecting has transformed over the centuries\, and how it can be balanced with conservation efforts in our modern world. \nONDA is working to make our events as accessible as possible\, and this event will feature an American Sign Language interpreter. \nThis event has passed. \nTracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon’s Desert will be held at the Tower Theatre in Bend. \nIf you would like to attend but experience a barrier to purchasing a ticket\, please contact kdiaz@onda.org \n  \nThank you to Sierra James Construction for supporting high desert conservation and sponsoring this event. \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Presenter\nAlison Jean Cole is a geology enthusiast based in Portland\, Oregon. She travels all over the western United States in search of materials to use in her lapidary craft. She leads rockhounding expeditions\, is a proud member of her local rock club\, and self-publishes Thunderegg\, a zine that focuses on the changing face of rockhounding culture. Her first book\, Beautiful Rocks & How to Find Them will be out in March 2024. \n  \n  \n  \nPhoto: Gina Bringman
URL:https://onda.org/event/tracing-geological-history-through-rocks-and-minerals-in-oregons-desert-bend/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon's Desert (Portland)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final events of Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series\, featuring Alison Jean Cole—an author\, rockhound\, and lapidary artist. In this informative talk\, Alison will showcase the rock and mineral treasures of Oregon’s desert. Obsidian\, jasper\, opal\, and petrified wood each tell a unique story about the fascinating geological history of our region. Glimpses of Oregon’s earliest cultures can be traced through these stone materials\, which have been sought after for thousands of years. Come learn how the practice of rock collecting has transformed over the centuries\, and how it can be balanced with conservation efforts in our modern world. \nONDA is working to make our events as accessible as possible\, and this event will feature an American Sign Language interpreter. \nThis event has passed. \nIf you would like to attend but experience a barrier to purchasing a ticket\, please contact ccekander@onda.org \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nAlison Jean Cole is a geology enthusiast based in Portland\, Oregon. She travels all over the western United States in search of materials to use in her lapidary craft. She leads rockhounding expeditions\, is a proud member of her local rock club\, and self-publishes Thunderegg\, a zine that focuses on the changing face of rockhounding culture. Her first book\, Beautiful Rocks & How to Find Them will be out in March 2024. \n  \n  \n  \nPhoto: Alison Jean Cole
URL:https://onda.org/event/tracing-geological-history-through-rocks-and-minerals-in-oregons-desert-portland/
LOCATION:Hollywood Theater\, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Cekander":MAILTO:ccekander@onda.org
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship (Portland)
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg\, a community ecologist and Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and  Director of Tribal Initiatives at Oregon State University\, as part of Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series. \nDr. Eisenberg will share learnings from her land stewardship research focused on ecocultural restoration. This event will explore how a merging of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science – a concept called Two-Eyed Seeing – can build cross-cultural partnerships and projects that conserve landscapes and elevate indigenous communities. \nONDA’s Stewardship Director\, Gena Goodman-Campbell\, will join to delve into the current steps ONDA is taking to restore Oregon’s high desert in partnership with local tribes. \nYou’ll leave this event with a better understanding of how Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science can be used to create sustainable and resilient natural systems. \nView the slides from this presentation. \n  \nONDA is working to make our events as accessible as possible\, and this event will feature an American Sign Language interpreter. \nIf you would like to attend but experience a barrier to purchasing a ticket\, please contact ccekander@onda.org \nThank you to WYLD for supporting high desert conservation and sponsoring this event. \n \n\nAbout the Presenters\n \nDr. Cristina Eisenberg is the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources at Oregon State University in the College of Forestry (CoF) and Professor of Practice. In the CoF she is the director of the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Lab\, and the Indigenous Natural Resource Office. As a Native American and Latinx ecologist\, she leads several long-term ecological restoration projects\, including the BLM /OSU/Fort Belknap Grassland Restoration Project on the Northern Plains of Montana\, and the Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps Pilot Project for Seeds of Success\, which involves working with five of the Tribal Nations in Oregon. All the projects she leads incorporate Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and best Western science into ecocultural restoration practice. She works with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\, the US Forest Service\, the US Congress\, and the Bureau of Land Management to advise them on IK and Tribal Sovereignty and how to partner with Tribal Nations. Cristina is a Director at Large on the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Board of Directors. She leads the SER TEK Working Group and is the author of numerous books\, journal articles\, and book chapters. \n  \n \nAs ONDA’s Stewardship Director\, Gena Goodman-Campbell engages ONDA’s community in hands-on restoration projects that improve desert habitat in key watersheds and migration corridors. After growing up in Portland\, Gena graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from Colorado College with a focus on international conflict resolution. Drawn back home to Oregon\, she joined the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) at Central Oregon Community College to organize voter mobilization campaigns\, petition drives\, and wilderness hikes. Gena then joined ONDA as our Badlands Wilderness Coordinator and has been with ONDA for 17 years. Gena was elected to a four-year term on the Bend City Council in November 2018 and recently concluded serving as Mayor of Bend. \n  \nPhoto: John Aylward
URL:https://onda.org/event/cultivating-partnerships-traditional-ecological-knowledge-and-science-in-land-stewardship-portland/
LOCATION:Hollywood Theater\, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship (Bend)
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg\, a community ecologist and Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and  Director of Tribal Initiatives at Oregon State University\, as part of Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series. \nDr. Eisenberg will share learnings from her land stewardship research focused on ecocultural restoration. This event will explore how a merging of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science – a concept called Two-Eyed Seeing – can build cross-cultural partnerships and projects that conserve landscapes and elevate indigenous communities. \nONDA’s Stewardship Director\, Gena Goodman-Campbell\, will join to delve into the current steps ONDA is taking to restore Oregon’s high desert in partnership with local tribes. \nYou’ll leave this event with a better understanding of how Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science can be used to create sustainable and resilient natural systems. \nONDA is working to make our events as accessible as possible\, and this event will feature an American Sign Language interpreter. \nView the slides from this presentation. \nIf you would like to attend but experience a barrier to purchasing a ticket\, please contact kdiaz@onda.org \n  \nAbout the Presenters\n \nDr. Cristina Eisenberg is the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources at Oregon State University in the College of Forestry (CoF) and Professor of Practice. In the CoF she is the director of the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Lab\, and the Indigenous Natural Resource Office. As a Native American and Latinx ecologist\, she leads several long-term ecological restoration projects\, including the BLM /OSU/Fort Belknap Grassland Restoration Project on the Northern Plains of Montana\, and the Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps Pilot Project for Seeds of Success\, which involves working with five of the Tribal Nations in Oregon. All the projects she leads incorporate Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and best Western science into ecocultural restoration practice. She works with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\, the US Forest Service\, the US Congress\, and the Bureau of Land Management to advise them on IK and Tribal Sovereignty and how to partner with Tribal Nations. Cristina is a Director at Large on the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Board of Directors. She leads the SER TEK Working Group and is the author of numerous books\, journal articles\, and book chapters. \n  \n \nAs ONDA’s Stewardship Director\, Gena Goodman-Campbell engages ONDA’s community in hands-on restoration projects that improve desert habitat in key watersheds and migration corridors. After growing up in Portland\, Gena graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from Colorado College with a focus on international conflict resolution. Drawn back home to Oregon\, she joined the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) at Central Oregon Community College to organize voter mobilization campaigns\, petition drives\, and wilderness hikes. Gena then joined ONDA as our Badlands Wilderness Coordinator and has been with ONDA for 17 years. Gena was elected to a four-year term on the Bend City Council in November 2018 and recently concluded serving as Mayor of Bend. \n  \nPhoto: John Aylward
URL:https://onda.org/event/cultivating-partnerships-traditional-ecological-knowledge-and-science-in-land-stewardship-bend/
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SUMMARY:A Journey Through the Owyhee Canyonlands
DESCRIPTION:Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the largest conservation opportunities in the country. Join Oregon Natural Desert Association Board Members\, Elisa Cheng and Natasha Bellis\, at a 2024 High Desert Speaker Series event as they reflect on their spring rafting trip down the Owyhee River on an exploration of this incomparable region. They’ll discuss the Owyhee’s awe-inspiring natural landscapes\, rich culture and history\, key wildlife habitats and many recreation opportunities. Karly Foster\, ONDA’s Campaign Manager\, will share conservation advocacy initiatives you can support to counter threats to the region and ensure that the Owyhee is protected. \nWatch a recording of this event.  \n  \nAbout the Presenters\nElisa Cheng grew up in California and Hawaii. She launched her web design career in 2002 spending a few years at an eCommerce company before realizing that her passion was in helping non-profits. From there she moved into a role helping non-profits of all sizes with their online presence. She now works as a digital consultant helping small businesses and non-profits expand their digital presence through SEO\, marketing\, web design\, social media\, and digital strategy. Elisa moved to Bend\, Oregon from Honolulu\, Hawaii in 2010 and loves all of the outdoor opportunities right out her door in Bend. \n  \nGrowing up in Wyoming and Utah\, Natasha Bellis gained an early appreciation for wild and open spaces. Cultivating a love of the desert by roaming the canyon lands of southern Utah\, she was inspired to pursue a career in environmental science and has spent the past 20 years working to conserve land and water in Oregon. Natasha is currently the Conservation Director at Deschutes Land Trust where she oversees land protection transactions for the organization\, Prior to that\, she worked to restore streamflow to Oregon’s rivers and streams by negotiating environmental water right transactions for the Deschutes River Conservancy and The Freshwater Trust. Natasha has lived in Bend since 2015 and is excited to contribute to ONDA’s impactful work conserving Oregon’s bountiful high desert. \n  \nAs ONDA’s Campaign Manager\, Karly Foster develops and executes conservation campaign initiatives across millions of acres of Oregon’s high desert public lands at the local\, regional and national levels and with Tribal Nations\, by building relationships with diverse stakeholders and community partners to secure protection for public lands\, waters and wildlife. Karly grew up in the western Willamette Valley and as a fourth-generation Pacific City\, Dory-fisher\, her summers were spent fishing with her family in the Pacific Ocean. She received her bachelor’s in socio-cultural anthropology and Indigenous Nations studies at Portland State University. During undergrad\, she attended Tatoosh School in the Tongass National Forest\, studying southeast Alaska ecology and policy of place. Karly followed the coastal winds and eventually lived on organic farms in Aotearoa (New Zealand)\, where her views of what conservation\, natural resource management\, and Indigenous rights can look like\, expanded. Karly graduated from the McCall Field Campus of the University of Idaho with a master’s degree in environmental science and a certificate in environmental education and science communications in 2022. Her next stop was a research assistantship with a National Science Foundation grant in the Rocky Mountains\, which reignited her love for the ponderosa pine forests and sagebrush meadows she’d grown up with while camping in Central Oregon. Karly is excited to grow with ONDA in this beautiful place\, learn of all the socio-ecological intricacies of Oregon’s high desert and be a strong advocate for its eternal prosperity. \n  \nPhoto: Dale Nibbe
URL:https://onda.org/event/a-journey-through-the-owyhee-canyonlands/
LOCATION:55 NW Riverside Blvd\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Cekander":MAILTO:ccekander@onda.org
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SUMMARY:Dive into the Hive: Explore the World of High Desert Bees
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the inaugural event of the 2024 High Desert Speaker Series—a captivating online presentation delving into the diverse species of bees thriving in Oregon’s high desert. Presenter Lincoln Best\, Oregon Bee Atlas’ melittologist\, will guide us through an exploration of the unique bees residing in iconic desert landscapes such as the Owyhee Canyonlands\, Steens Mountain and Greater Hart-Sheldon. This visual presentation combines detailed photographs showcasing desert bees with insights into their pollination habits\, lifestyles\, and ecology. Discover the fascinating world of these vital pollinators\, from rare endemic species to the challenges they face in their natural habitats. Uncover the hidden wonders of bees and learn about how conservation can support the crucial roles these bees play in the delicate balance of Oregon’s high desert ecosystem. \nWatch a Recording of this Event.  \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nLincoln Best is a Faculty Research Assistant at Oregon State University Cooperative Extension and works on the Master Melittologist program and Oregon Bee Atlas. He instructs the Oregon Native Bee School Intermediate and Advanced courses. \n  \n  \n  \nEvent Photo: Greta Nehrenberg
URL:https://onda.org/event/dive-into-the-hive-explore-the-world-of-high-desert-bees/
LOCATION:55 NW Riverside Blvd\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Cekander":MAILTO:ccekander@onda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T190000
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SUMMARY:The Land\, its People and the Future (Portland)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nWilson Wewa will discuss the land\, its people and the past\, present and future of protecting the high desert in Oregon. Wilson is a storyteller\, spiritual leader\, and oral historian for the Warm Springs Paiute. A descendant of Paiute Chief Paulina and Chief Weahwewa\, he learned most of the stories and legends he tells from his grandmother and tribal elders in Oregon\, Washington\, Nevada\, and California. Wewa is the author of Legends of the Northern Paiute (OSU Press 2017). \nThe Land\, its People and the Future took place at the Hollywood Theater in Portland on April 12. \nCheck out the full 2023 High Desert Speaker Series lineup including events in Bend and online. \n  \nThank you to First Interstate Bank for sponsoring the 2023 High Desert Speaker Series.
URL:https://onda.org/event/the-land-its-people-and-the-future-portland/
LOCATION:Hollywood Theater\, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Cekander":MAILTO:ccekander@onda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230410T190000
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SUMMARY:The Land\, its People and the Future (Bend)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWilson Wewa will discuss the land\, its people and the past\, present and future of protecting the high desert in Oregon. Wilson is a storyteller\, spiritual leader\, and oral historian for the Warm Springs Paiute. A descendant of Paiute Chief Paulina and Chief Weahwewa\, he learned most of the stories and legends he tells from his grandmother and tribal elders in Oregon\, Washington\, Nevada\, and California. Wewa is the author of Legends of the Northern Paiute (OSU Press 2017). \nThe Land\, its People and the Future took place at the Tower Theatre in Bend on April 10. \n  \nCheck out the full 2023 High Desert Speaker Series lineup including events in Portland and online. \n  \n  \nThank you to First Interstate Bank for sponsoring the 2023 High Desert Speaker Series.
URL:https://onda.org/event/the-land-its-people-and-the-future-bend/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karina Diaz":MAILTO:KDiaz@onda.org
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Native Plants of Oregon's High Desert
DESCRIPTION:Calling all plant lovers! Join us in Portland for an evening of botany and ecology as we explore the native plants of Oregon’s high desert in our second event of the 2023 High Desert Speaker Series. Presenters\, ONDA’s Wildlands Coordinator Anne White and Stewardship Director Gena Goodman-Campbell\, will draw on their decades of desert experiences to illuminate the fascinating qualities of the plants in the sagebrush ecosystem. Prepare to learn about common plant species you’ll find when exploring the desert\, tips on plant identification\, how ONDA collects native seeds and uses plants in restoration efforts\, and the importance of native plants to desert wildlife. \nWith more than 1\,000 species of wildflowers and numerous endemic plant species in Oregon’s desert\, there’s sure to be a plant that inspires each and every person to connect with the high desert. \nView the slides from Exploring the Native Plants of Oregon’s High Desert. \n  \nCheck out the full 2023 High Desert Speaker Series lineup including events in Bend and online. \n  \nAbout the Presenters\nAnne White is ONDA’s Wildlands Coordinator. In this role\, she is responsible for evaluating public lands conservation opportunities and challenges throughout southeastern Oregon. A third-generation Pacific Northwesterner\, born and raised in northeastern Washington on the Columbia River\, Anne moved to Central Oregon as a teen. Anne earned her bachelor’s degree in social science from Oregon State University-Cascades with an emphasis on community development and leadership and has amassed an extensive knowledge of desert ecology through her years of field work. \n  \nAs ONDA’s Stewardship Director\, Gena Goodman-Campbell engages ONDA’s community in hands-on restoration projects that improve desert habitat in key watersheds and migration corridors. Gena has been a member of the ONDA staff since 2007\, starting as our Badlands Wilderness Coordinator\, and then our Public Lands Coordinator as her role grew to cover more desert terrain in Central Oregon. Growing up in Portland\, Gena enjoyed exploring the wetlands and rivers around her home. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from Colorado College with a focus on international conflict resolution. Drawn back home to Oregon\, she joined the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) at Central Oregon Community College to organize voter mobilization campaigns\, petition drives\, and wilderness hikes. Gena was elected to a four-year term on the Bend City Council in November 2018 and recently concluded serving as Mayor of Bend. When she’s not out exploring public lands\, Gena enjoys drawing\, cooking and chasing after her young daughter. \n  \nThank you to WYLD for sponsoring Exploring the Native Plants of Oregon’s High Desert. \n \n  \n  \n  \nThank you to First Interstate Bank for sponsoring the 2023 High Desert Speaker Series.
URL:https://onda.org/event/exploring-the-native-plants-of-oregons-high-desert/
LOCATION:Hollywood Theater\, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Cekander":MAILTO:ccekander@onda.org
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