Pine Creek Conservation Area Spring Restoration (April)
This project will support watershed-wide restoration efforts at Pine Creek Conservation Area, a property owned and managed by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. On this trip, volunteers will be planting willows along small streams using mallets to pound metal spikes into the soil to create a hole, then place plant cuttings, or stakes, into […]
South Fork Crooked River Water Well Installation
South Fork Crooked River 64474 SE Paulina Hwy, Pualina, OR, United StatesThis project is part of an exciting collaboration with the Prineville Bureau of Land Management to restore a mile of Riparian Habitat on the South Fork Crooked River. On this trip, we will install water table wells to measure soil moisture at potential planting sites and dig test pits to assess soil conditions and suitability […]
Reynolds Pond Accessible Trail Construction (Day 1)
This project takes place at Reynolds Pond, just outside the Badlands Wilderness. In partnership with the Prineville District of the Bureau of Land Management, ONDA will lead two days of trail work at Reynolds Pond to build an accessible trail. The project will involve hiking up to two miles both on and off-trail, using hand […]
Reynolds Pond Accessible Trail Construction (Day 2)
This project takes place at Reynolds Pond, just outside the Badlands Wilderness. In partnership with the Prineville District of the Bureau of Land Management, ONDA will lead two days of trail work at Reynolds Pond to build an accessible trail. The project will involve hiking up to two miles both on and off-trail, using hand […]
Beatys Butte Fence Build (May)
adel, or Adel, ORThis trip will take place at Beatys Butte on the 400-acre North Springs conservation property owned by the Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT). This project will continue the construction of a wildlife-friendly fence around a portion of the North Springs property where ONDA is working to restore sensitive springs and wetland areas, and to protect […]
Defending Oregon’s High Desert Public Lands
We’re living through an unprecedented time for public lands conservation. Those of us who care deeply about wildlife and biodiversity, climate resiliency, and supporting communities who rely on healthy, intact wildlands, are looking on with increasing alarm as the Trump administration enacts its anti-conservation agenda. Since before the new administration took office, ONDA has been […]
Sagebrush Social (Portland)
Peninsula Park 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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. We'll have complimentary light appetizers from Oven and Shaker and Por Qué No as well as Oakshire Brewing beer, wine and Polar Seltzer. Hear from our executive […]
Sagebrush Social (Bend)
Oregon Natural Desert Association 50 SW Bond Street, Suite 4, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin 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. Complimentary light appetizers from Pizza Mondo, cider from Bend Cider Company, beer from Van Henion Brewing, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Hear from our executive director, Ryan Houston, […]
Badlands Wilderness Fence Removal
Oregon Badlands Wilderness Oregon Badlands Wilderness, OR, United StatesLocated just 15 miles east of Bend, the Oregon Badlands Wilderness is a 30,000-acre area containing fascinating lava flows and ancient junipers. Thanks to an ONDA-led campaign, this area was protected as wilderness in 2009. Within this landscape, one can find incredible displays of desert wildflowers, dry river canyons, castle-like rock formations and Native American […]
Beatys Butte Fence Build (June)
adel, or Adel, ORThis trip will take place at Beatys Butte on the 400-acre North Springs conservation property owned by the Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT). This project will continue the construction of a wildlife-friendly fence around a portion of the North Springs property where ONDA is working to restore sensitive springs and wetland areas, and to protect […]