Meet a few of the photographers who make ONDA's Wild Desert Calendar so damn beautiful. Tune into this free-wheeling chat and you'll get a taste of the lengths they are willing to go to get their shots, learn tips and tricks for shooting in the desert and come away with few desert places to put on your bucket list. Registration for this event is now closed.  If you were not able to register, you can tune in as we will…

Join ONDA for the first event in the 2021 High Desert Speaker Series, a virtual conversation with Northern Paiute spiritual leader and oral historian Wilson Wewa and photographer and filmmaker Jason Houston. After a showing of their short film "The Owyhee Project" (working title), follow along for an illuminating dialogue between Wilson, Jason and ONDA's Campaign Manager Corie Harlan about Oregon's uniquely remarkable Owyhee Canyonlands, the role of storytelling in conservation, and the hope offered by protected wild places. This…

Join ONDA for the second event in the 2021 High Desert Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Safran, Associate Professor of Geological Science at Lewis & Clark. Follow the course of Oregon's wild rivers as they journey through the lively geology of the high desert, and hear how the geological history of eastern Oregon - from landslides to lava flows - has interacted with and influenced beloved desert waterways like the Owyhee River. This event will be hosted online beginning at…

Join ONDA for the final event in the 2021 High Desert Speaker Series as we take a virtual journey through the high desert with Ed Jahn, Executive Producer of "Oregon Field Guide," Oregon Public Broadcasting's flagship television series dedicated to exploring Oregon's wonders. Ed’s team has crawled every backroad and landscape in Oregon with an eye toward the beautiful, the fascinating and the wonderous. From charismatic wildlife to dark, astoundingly starry night skies, Oregon's dry side offers a plethora of…

Do you appreciate the beauty of Oregon's high desert and wish your photos matched up with what you experience? Meet a few of the photographers who make ONDA's Wild Desert Calendar so damn beautiful each year and learn tips and tricks for shooting in the desert from them. You’ll learn how you can contribute to the 2022 edition of the calendar and come away with a few desert places to put on your bucket list. Registration is now closed for…

ONDA community members showed how much they value desert rivers, streams and creeks by nominating countless waterways for protection. Now, more than 1,000 miles of these waters could be protected under the River Democracy Act. Join us to learn more about the rushing rivers, hidden hot springs, and spectacular streams across Oregon's high desert and how you can take the next step in advocating for their conservation! Registration has now closed for this event. We will email registrants the event…

Whether you're a new member of the desert conservation community, or want to be introduced to the vast beauty of Central and eastern Oregon, you're invited to join us to get to know the High Desert Wonders. Our team will share stunning imagery, tips to plan your next visit, and provide ways to advocate for this special landscape. Register now to join this virtual event! Only one person per household needs to register for this event, which is free and…