North Springs Mesic Restoration
adel, or Adel, ORThis trip represents the beginning of a series of projects that will provide a demonstration of what restoration work can accomplish in the Beatys Butte area. By working to restore the hydrology and plant communities around springs and other mesic areas on the ODLT property we will be providing an example of what these areas […]
Steens Mountain Wilderness Trail Maintenance
Steens MountainIn partnership with the Bureau of Land Management’s Burns District, ONDA will improve a portion of the Fred Riddle Trail in the Steens Mountain Wilderness. The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 established the Steens Mountain Wilderness Area. The law established more than 170,000 acres as Wilderness, including the iconic Little Blitzen […]
Badlands Wilderness Stewardship #3
Oregon Badlands Wilderness Oregon Badlands Wilderness, OR, United StatesIn partnership with the Prineville District of the Bureau of Land Management, ONDA will lead several days of service in 2023 to improve the Badlands Wilderness for its human visitors and native wildlife inhabitants. Through projects such as trail maintenance, signage improvement, and illegal vehicle route obscuring, volunteers will give back to one of Central […]
Pine Creek Spring Restoration
Pine Creek Conservation Area 39067 OR-218, Fossil, OR, United StatesThis project will support watershed-wide restoration efforts at Pine Creek Conservation Area, a property owned and managed by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Volunteers will use hand tools such as loppers and handsaws to remove small junipers from springs and surrounding areas, increasing water levels in the small streams fed by the springs as […]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, September 29, 2023 -- an evening of short films showcasing our earth's natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. Join us before the show to chat with ONDA staff, learn about current advocacy and volunteer opportunities, […]
Badlands Wilderness Stewardship #4
Oregon Badlands Wilderness Oregon Badlands Wilderness, OR, United StatesIn partnership with the Prineville District of the Bureau of Land Management, ONDA will lead several days of service in 2023 to improve the Badlands Wilderness for its human visitors and native wildlife inhabitants. Through projects such as trail maintenance, signage improvement, and illegal vehicle route obscuring, volunteers will give back to one of Central […]
Badlands Wilderness Stewardship #5
Oregon Badlands Wilderness Oregon Badlands Wilderness, OR, United StatesIn partnership with the Prineville District of the Bureau of Land Management, ONDA will lead several days of service in 2023 to improve the Badlands Wilderness for its human visitors and native wildlife inhabitants. Through projects such as trail maintenance, signage improvement, and illegal vehicle route obscuring, volunteers will give back to one of Central […]
Malheur River Planting Project
Denny Jones Ranch Juntura, OR, United StatesThis project takes place near Juntura on the Burns Paiute Tribe's Jonesboro Property, also known as Denny Jones Ranch. For this trip, volunteers will be spending two days planting culturally significant plant species such as elderberry, golden currant and chokecherry along the Malheur River. Read Complete Trip Details
High Desert Hootenanny: Portland
KEEN Garage 515 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association’s annual celebration of desert conservation! Commemorate a year of achievements and conservation successes at our High Desert Hootenanny in Portland. Hear highlights from this year’s advocacy initiatives and habitat restoration work and learn about what’s to come in the year ahead. Enjoy complimentary beverages from Great Notion, Gorges Beer Company, Fracture […]
2024 Wild Desert Calendar Release Party
Immersion Brewing 555 NW Arizona Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the release of ONDA’s Wild Desert Calendar at Immersion Brewing Barrel Room! Meet photographers featured in the 2024 calendar and pick up desert tips and know-how. Calendars and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to all. We hope to see you there!