February 2020
Clarno Willow Harvest #2
Join the winter tradition of harvesting willows at the Clarno Nursery for use in restoration projects this spring!
Find out more »March 2020
Clarno Willow Harvest #3
Join the winter tradition of harvesting willows at the Clarno Nursery for use in restoration projects this spring!
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunity: Discover the Wild Owyhee
Join us on Monday, March 9 from 5:15 - 9 p.m. at the Tower Theatre for the second event in the High Desert Speaker Series in Bend! Volunteers will share information about ONDA and connect community members with our work. And, you'll be able to follow along as Corie Harlan, ONDA's Owyhee Coordinator takes us for deep dive into this remarkable region. Click here for more details about the event and email Caelin if you'd like to volunteer.
Find out more »Discover the Wild Owyhee | Bend
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the wildest places in the country. Follow along with Corie Harlan, ONDA’s Owyhee Coordinator, on an exploration of this incomparable region, its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich culture and history, key wildlife habitats and recreation hubs. Begin planning your next high desert adventure and learn about timely conservation initiatives you can support to counter threats to the region and ensure that the Owyhee stays wild. Purchase your tickets here! About the speaker As ONDA’s Owyhee…
Find out more »Badlands Wilderness Stewardship #1
In partnership with the Prineville District of the Bureau of Land Management, ONDA leads regular service days to improve the Badlands Wilderness for its human visitors and native wildlife inhabitants. Through projects such as trail maintenance, signage improvement, illegal vehicle route obscuring, fence removal and retrofitting to improve safe passage for wildlife, volunteers will give back to one of Central Oregon’s most cherished landscapes and receive an introduction to ONDA's broader stewardship and conservation efforts. These single-day experiences are designed…
Find out more »Postponed: Hiking Oregon’s High Desert
This event is currently canceled due to public health concerns and will be rescheduled for a later date. Eastern Oregon is home to dark night skies, deep river canyons, and spectacular geology. Join us to learn where to hike in Oregon’s high desert, from the rugged Owyhee Canyonlands to the stunning John Day River Basin. ONDA's Corinne Handelman will describe accessible day hikes, weekend trips, or longer options to explore these wild landscapes. And, come away feeling empowered to…
Find out more »Restoring Wildlife Habitat on Tribal Properties- Postponed
This event is currently postponed due to public health concerns and will be rescheduled for a later date. For our March High Desert Speaker Series event, wildlife experts Calla Hagle and Carter Crouch will share stories of the varied and exciting work that the Burns Paiute Tribe’s Natural Resources Department is doing on the Tribe’s properties. ONDA has worked in partnership with the Burns Paiute Tribe since 2011 on properties they own to support tribal efforts to improve fish and…
Find out more »Postponed: Denny Jones Ranch Restoration #1
This is the first of three restoration projects on Denny Jones Ranch, a conservation property owned by the Burns Paiute Tribe, that ONDA volunteers will participate in during 2020. ONDA has been working with the Burns Paiute Tribe to achieve their restoration goals for this property since 2015 and is encouraged by the impact of our collective efforts. For this trip, volunteers will spend two days working to remove young, expanding juniper from the ranch. Western Juniper has been expanding…
Find out more »April 2020
Cancelled: Hart Mountain Lek Monitoring
Watch the incredible sage-grouse mating dance as a volunteer on Hart Mountain.
Find out more »Postponed: Multi-Sport Adventures on the Oregon Desert Trail | Ontario
This event is currently postponed due to public health concerns and will be rescheduled for a later date. Did you know the Oregon Desert Trail is 750 miles AND multi-sport? There are sections you can hike, bike, paddle, horseback ride, and even ski in the winter. Come hear about how this project got started and we’ll dive into different options for “quiet recreation” on our public lands near Owyhee country and throughout Oregon's high desert. This presentation is co-sponsored by…
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