August 2019
Ask an Expert, “How can we save sage grouse?”
Do you have burning questions about public lands that you’d rather ask a knowledgeable individual than Google? Curious about how to capture the magic of desert landscapes, why Oregon Natural Desert Association litigates to protect wildlife habitat, or how to be the most effective advocate for places you love? Bring your toughest questions and dig in deeper with our team of experts at ONDA’s Ask an Expert happy hour series! Since challenging conversations are best held over a beer (or…
Find out more »Cottonwood Canyon State BDA Install #3
Building beaver dam analogues is a fun excuse to splash in the water and mud all in the name of restoration.
Find out more »Malheur Refuge Fence Mapping
Locate and map fence within the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for future removal or retrofit projects.
Find out more »September 2019
Steens Mountain Wilderness Nye Trail Work
Help us maintain a trail from the top of Steens down into Little Blitzen Gorge.
Find out more »Calendar Assembly Party
Our annual Calendar Assembly Party is coming up, and we would love your help! Join us for this fun volunteer event hosted at the ONDA office. Enjoy refreshments and a sneak peek of this year’s amazing images while we prepare 2020 Wild Desert Calendars to be shipped and sold. Email Caelin to get involved.
Find out more »Volunteer opportunity: Pickin’ & Paddlin’
ONDA will be joining our friends at Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe to celebrate all things river at Pickin’ & Paddlin' on September 26. Volunteer at this family-friendly concert series to enjoy live music, quality food carts and beverages on the banks of the Deschutes River. Volunteers will share information about ONDA, connect interested community members to our work and support conservation of high desert rivers and landscapes. No experience is necessary – we’ll tell you everything you need to…
Find out more »Fremont National Recreation Trail Work for National Public Lands Day
Help maintain trail with the local community on a scenic section of trail in the Fremont Forest for National Public Lands Day.
Find out more »Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Fence Pull
Our annual work trip to the Malheur Refuge to remove obsolete fence near the refuge headquarters.
Find out more »October 2019
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Come see where epic adventure and environmental advocacy meet at the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Join us for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders, feats of courage and athleticism, and the amazing stories of activists working to protect our environment. Catch one of two screenings--buy your tickets by clicking either showtime below: Matinee: Doors 3:30pm | Show 4:30pm | $15 general admission | $11* students Evening: Doors 7pm |…
Find out more »Discover Oregon’s Desert Rivers
Oregon's high desert is defined by deep river canyons, natural hot springs and remote streams that allow wildlife to flourish. Join Oregon Natural Desert Association on a journey of Central and eastern Oregon's wild rivers. You'll learn where you can explore these rivers by foot, by boat, or with a fly rod in hand. Find out what defines Wild & Scenic Rivers and what you can do right now to protect more special rivers across our state. ONDA is the…
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