Oregon Natural Desert Association

Sagebrush Social (Portland)
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Join 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 director, Ryan Houston, as he shares insights into ONDA’s conservation work, and learn how you can take action and advocate for the protection of Oregon’s high desert.
Plus, don’t miss a creative and compelling visual presentation by Mark Salvo, our conservation director, as he demonstrates how ONDA’s community of advocates have secured strong and strategic protections in Oregon’s high desert, conserving wild lands, waters and wildlife now and for generations to come.
Planning your next desert adventure? Our knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions, share resources and offer expert guidance about ways to experience the high desert. We’ll also have opportunities to test your knowledge with a few rounds of high desert team trivia. All levels of expertise are welcome, and there will be great prizes from NOW Yoga, Yoga Refuge, Unfold Yoga and Meditation, Modo Yoga, Klean Kanteen and Belmont Books up for grabs.
All attendees will receive a coupon for one free week of yoga at Yoyoyogi and be entered to win prizes from Andina Restaurant, Portland Playhouse and Sebastiano’s.
Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details. This event is free and open to ONDA supporters and desert-enthusiasts, so bring a friend! No registration required.

Thank you to Cactus Blossom LLC for supporting high desert conservation and this event.

Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors.

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Please note: This event will be hosted on the west side of Peninsula Park at Picnic Shelter A. We encourage folks to walk, bike, or take public transit, but public street parking is available.

Event Photo: James Parsons

Oregon’s Desert in Print
2025-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Barrel Room at UPP Liquids, 550 SW Industrial Way, Ste. 185, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Oregon’s Desert in Print is an exclusive showcase of compelling landscape and wildlife photography from Oregon’s iconic high desert places. This collection of images highlights the wonders of eastern Oregon’s public lands and supports conservation of the region’s extraordinary land, waters and wildlife.
Join us at UPP Liquids Barrel Room (formerly Immersion Brewing) in the Box Factory to see these inspiring images in print. Featured photographers will be on site to share their work, and the event will also include desert conservation updates, advocacy opportunities, and giveaways.
Attending Oregon’s Desert in Print is free and open to all, so invite a friend or two to come along. No registration required.
The photographers selected to participate in this event have had their work featured in ONDA’s 2026 Wild Desert Calendar. This beloved publication will be available to purchase with special pricing for event attendees and proceeds supporting vital desert conservation initiatives in Oregon.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event, and all attendees will be entered in a drawing to win prizes from Wanderlust Tours, Tumalo Creek, Grayl and more.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our calendar and event sponsors—The Gear Fix, Summit Conservation Strategies, Strictly Organic Coffee Company, Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe and Summer Lake Hot Springs—for supporting vital conservation efforts in Oregon’s high desert.
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Photo: Dan Hawk

High Desert Hootenanny: Portland
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | KEEN Garage, 515 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Join 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 conservation initiatives and habitat restoration work from Executive Director Ryan Houston and learn about what’s to come in the year ahead. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to advocate for high desert lands, waters and wildlife.
Enjoy live music from Hillbilly Supper Club and complimentary light appetizers from Pizza Thief and Mississippi Pizza, craft beer from Oakshire Brewing, Claim 52 Brewing and Falling Sky Brewing, Soter Vineyards wine, a desert-themed mocktail and Polar Seltzer while spending time with our community of dedicated desert-enthusiasts.
We’ll also have an optional game of high desert bingo to spark connection with fellow desert advocates, and chances to win fantastic prizes from Portland Leather, Portland Center Stage, Thai Peacock, Khao Moo Dang, Solabee Flowers, Providore Fine Foods, YoYoYogi and Lloyd Athletic Club. Attendees will receive a coupon for one free week of yoga at YoYoYogi (while supplies last).
This event is free and open to the public, so invite a friend and join the celebration! No registration necessary.

Thank you to our event sponsor.

Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors.

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Photo: James Parsons

High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Aspen Hall, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, 97701
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association’s annual celebration of desert conservation! Commemorate a year of achievements and conservation successes at our High Desert Hootenanny in Bend.
Hear highlights from this year’s conservation and stewardship initiatives from Executive Director Ryan Houston and learn what’s to come in the year ahead.
Enjoy live music from Honey Don’t, light appetizers from Cotto Bend, Cascade Lakes Brewing beer, cider from Bend Cider Company wine, and a desert themed mocktail. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to advocate for high desert lands, waters and wildlife.
We’ll also have an optional game of high desert bingo to spark connection with fellow desert advocates and great giveaways from local favorites like Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe , Lake Creek Lodge, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Barre3, Cafe Mam, High Desert Museum and more!
This event is free and open to the public, so invite a friend and join the celebration! No registration necessary.
Thank you Bend Cider Company and Focus Physical Therapy for supporting high desert conservation and this event.

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Photo Credit: Deigh Bates

Brilliant Beavers: Cultivating Climate Resilience
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | 55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us at Oregon Natural Desert Association’s first online event of the 2026 High Desert Speaker Series with an evening all about beavers. Come learn about the important role of beavers in helping wildlife adapt and ecosystems thrive in a changing climate with Dr. Emily Fairfax, Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Minnesota and beaver researcher.
Dr. Fairfax will elaborate on how beavers support a healthy environment, particularly their ability to retain precious desert water and combat drought. She will also outline a natural history of beavers and why we should care about helping them recover their populations in Oregon’s high desert. Jefferson Jacobs, ONDA’s riparian restoration manager, will join to share how our stream restoration work is grounded in creating beaver habitat to support the health of the entire ecosystem.
This event has passed. View the recording here.

Raffle
The High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia, Andina Restaurant, MiiR, Portland Leather Company and more. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 13. Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10, and they can be purchased at registration.
100% of proceeds support high desert conservation.

Sponsors
Thank you to WYLD Works and First Interstate Bank for supporting desert conservation and sponsoring the High Desert Speaker Series.

About the Presenters

Emily Fairfax is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Minnesota and an affiliate faculty member at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory. Dr. Fairfax double majored in Chemistry and Physics as an undergraduate at Carleton College, then went on to earn a PhD in Geological Sciences with an emphasis in Hydrologic Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder. She uses a combination of remote sensing, modeling, and field work to understand how beaver ecosystem engineering can create drought and fire-resistant patches in the landscape under a changing climate. Her research has been featured internationally in National Geographic, the New York Times, the LA Times, PBS, NPR, BBC, and others. When Dr. Fairfax says she can talk about beavers all day, she’s not kidding.

Originally from Maine, Jefferson Jacobs graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife ecology and earned a master’s degree at University of Alaska-Fairbanks. At ONDA since 2008, Jefferson designs and implements riparian restoration projects focused on addressing the factors preventing beavers from managing their habitat. This has led to the development of the BeaverHOOD Strategy, which guides a practitioner in achieving the goal of creating more beaver managed floodplains. Jefferson also uses this experience in the field to help inform beaver-related legislation and riparian policy.

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Event Photo: Tim Lumley

Forged in Fire: The Volcanic Activity that Shaped Oregon’s High Desert
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | 55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series continues as we uncover the dynamic geologic forces that created eastern Oregon’s stunning landscapes. Dr. Ellen Bishop, author, photographer and geologist, will discuss a recent geological discovery linking the formation of Oregon’s high desert rock formations with the Yellowstone hotspot. Come learn more about how iconic high desert sites came to be, including Steens Mountain, the Owyhee Canyonlands and many others, in this photography-rich and visually engaging presentation.
This event has passed. Watch the recording here.
This is a free, virtual event. Make a donation when registering to begin or renew your ONDA membership.

Raffle
The High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia, Andina Restaurant, MiiR, Portland Leather Company and more. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 13. Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10, and they can be purchased at registration.
100% of proceeds support high desert conservation.

Sponsors
Thank you to WYLD Works and First Interstate Bank for supporting desert conservation and sponsoring the High Desert Speaker Series.

About the Presenter
Ellen Morris Bishop is a geologist, photographer and writer whose life’s work has been making science more enjoyable and understandable to non-scientists through images, writing, and field excursions. In 1982 she received a Ph.D. in geology from Oregon State University, with a research specialty in the oldest formations of eastern Oregon. She has taught geology and environmental studies at Oregon State University, the University of Arkansas, and Whitman College, and was recognized as an OSU distinguished alumni fellow. Her books include In Search of Ancient Oregon, Living with Thunder: The geologic and ecologic history of the Pacific Northwest, Best Hikes with Dogs in Oregon, and Hiking Oregon’s Geology. Oregon State University Press has just published Bishop’s latest work, the second edition of Living with Thunder, a book about the Pacific Northwest’s incredible geologic history. She lives near Halfway, Oregon.

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Event Photo: Ellen Bishop

Rooted in Eastern Oregon: High Desert Tree Identification
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division St, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Come learn something new about the trees that are essential to Oregon’s high desert ecosystem. Casey Clapp, arborist, dendrologist and educator, will be featured at Oregon Natural Desert Association’s third event of the High Desert Speaker Series. Casey will highlight the diverse tree species found in eastern Oregon and will help attendees build their desert tree identification skills. He will also explore how these species interact with the broader desert ecosystem and emphasize the importance of understanding the trees around us as a way to build a deeper relationship with our environment. You’ll leave the event seeing the high desert in an entirely new way.

This event has passed. View a recording of the event here and the presenter’s slides here.

Tickets are $15. This is an in-person event in Portland at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division Street). If you would like to attend but experience a barrier to purchasing a ticket, please contact ccekander@onda.org. ONDA is working to make our events as accessible as possible, and this event will feature an American Sign Language interpreter.

Raffle
The High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia, Andina Restaurant, MiiR, Portland Leather Company and more. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 13. Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10, and they can be purchased at registration.
100% of proceeds support high desert conservation.

Sponsors
Thank you to WYLD Works and First Interstate Bank for supporting desert conservation and sponsoring the High Desert Speaker Series.

A special thank you to Visit Bend and Cactus Blossom LLC for sponsoring this event.

About the Presenter
An arborist, a dendrologist, an educator, Casey Clapp has a passion for trees and the world they inhabit—our world. Along with being the principal consultant with Portland Arboriculture, he’s a co-host and co-creator of Completely Arbortrary, a weekly podcast about trees and other related topics, and the author of the new tree identification book The Trees Around You: How to identify common neighborhood trees in the Pacific Northwest. Casey holds advanced degrees in Forestry and Environmental Conservation, and he’s an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, and Certified Urban Forestry Professional.

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Event Photo: James Parsons

A Tribal Family History of the Wadatika'a Band of Northern Paiutes
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | 55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The final event of Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series features Dr. Diane Teeman, an archaeologist, scholar and Tribal elder of the of the Wadatika’a Band of Northern Paiutes. Dr. Teeman will share the history and culture of her family and discuss her work as an anthropologist. She will also highlight the deep connection between cultural traditions and environmental conservation within the Tribe. Ryan Houston, ONDA’s executive director, will briefly highlight the current steps ONDA is taking to conserve Oregon’s high desert in partnership with local Tribes.
This event has passed. View a recording of the event here.
This is a free, virtual event. Make a donation when registering to begin or renew your ONDA membership.

Raffle
The High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from Patagonia, Andina Restaurant, MiiR, Portland Leather Company and more. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 13. Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10, and they can be purchased at registration.
100% of proceeds support high desert conservation.

Sponsors
Thank you to WYLD Works and First Interstate Bank for supporting desert conservation and sponsoring the High Desert Speaker Series.

About the Presenters
Dr. Diane Teeman is the president of High Desert Heritage Consultants, LLC. She was formerly director of the Burns Paiute Tribe’s Culture & Heritage Department and a member of the Burns Paiute Tribal Council. She earned her Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, focusing on collaborative and decolonizing methodologies in archaeology. Teeman has spent nearly the past forty years working toward tribal culture and heritage protection and revitalization.

Ryan Houston, ONDA’s Executive Director, has led the organization since 2018, bringing over 20 years of conservation experience. He previously directed the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, building award-winning restoration programs, fostering partnerships and leading research projects. Ryan holds an environmental science degree from UC Berkeley and a master’s in ecology from the University of Arizona. And, today, he and his family spend much of their free time exploring the desert streams and wide open landscapes of central and eastern Oregon.

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Event Photo: John Burkhardt

Sagebrush Social (Portland)
2026-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Join 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.
Hear from our executive director, Ryan Houston, as he shares insights into ONDA’s conservation work, and learn how you can take action and advocate for the protection of Oregon’s high desert.
Plus, plan your next desert adventure at the Social. Our knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions, share resources and offer expert guidance about ways to experience the high desert. We’ll also have optional opportunities to test your knowledge with a few rounds of high desert team trivia. All levels of expertise are welcome, and there will be great prizes.
We’ll have complimentary light appetizers from Crave Catering, Cheryl’s on 12th and Sebastiano’s, Oakshire Brewing beer, wine and non-alcoholic Polar Seltzer, plus great prizes from local businesses including Portland Playhouse, Belmont Books, ¿Por Qué No? and Patagonia. Plus, all attendees will receive one free week of classes at Yoyoyogi.
This event is free and open to ONDA supporters and desert-enthusiasts, so bring a friend! No registration required, and attendees are welcome to stop by anytime throughout the event.
Thank you to Cactus Blossom LLC for supporting high desert conservation and this event.

Thank you to our generous food and beverage sponsors.

If you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event or venue, please click here.
Please note: This event will be hosted on the west side of Peninsula Park at Picnic Shelter A. We encourage folks to walk, bike, or take public transit, but public street parking is available.

Event Photo: Jim Davis

Sagebrush Social (Bend)
2026-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Miller’s Landing, 55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join 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. We’ll have complimentary light appetizers from Pizza Mondo, beer from Worthy Brewing, and other refreshing beverages. You’ll also have the opportunity to win great prizes from Namaspa Yoga, The Athletic Club of Bend, Sunriver Brewing, Newport Market, and Bend Pizza Kitchen.
Hear from our executive director, Ryan Houston, as he shares insights into ONDA’s conservation work, and learn how you can take action and advocate for the protection of Oregon’s high desert.
Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details. This event is free and open to ONDA supporters and desert-enthusiasts, so bring a friend! No registration required.
If you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event or venue, please click here.
Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors!

Event Photo: Mark Darnell

Hart Mountain Beaver Dam Analogue Install #1
2026-08-13 18:00 - 2026-08-16 08:00 | Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, 38782 Hart mountain Rd, Plush, OR, 97637, United States
In 2024, catastrophic wildfires burned much of Hart Mountain, impacting fish and wildlife habitat across the refuge. As a result of this fire, streams like Rock Creek were left with decreased vegetation along their banks. This leads to erosion when heavy rain causes high stream flows. This project supports the refuge’s post-fire recovery plan, which will restore and improve streamside habitat by installing beaver dam analogues to retain water and planting native trees and shrubs.
Volunteers will install beaver dam analogues along Rock Creek to slow water flows, capture sediment, reverse erosion, and increase groundwater levels to support existing streamside vegetation and future plantings.
Completion of ONDA’s stewardship trip registration form is required to sign up for this event.

Hart Mtn. Beaver Dam Analogue Install #2
2026-08-27 18:00 | 55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Sagebrush Social (Eugene)
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Eugene at Alton Baker Park celebrating high desert conservation! Connect with ONDA staff, board members and fellow supporters while enjoying desert-themed activities.
Hear from our board and staff as they shares insights into ONDA’s conservation work, and learn how you can take action and advocate for the protection of Oregon’s high desert. We’ll have complimentary light appetizers from Mucho Gusto Mexican Kitchen, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. All attendees will have the chance to win prizes from local businesses including Ballet Fantastique, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Very Little Theatre, Applegate Regional Theatre, The Shedd Institute for the Arts, The Jazz Station, Balanced Hot Yoga Eugene, Everyday People Yoga, and Passionflower Design.
Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details. This event is free and open to ONDA supporters and desert-enthusiasts, so bring a friend! No registration required.

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Please note: This event will be hosted in Alton Baker Park at Shelter 1 (200 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401). We encourage folks to walk, bike, or take public transit, but public parking is available.

Event Photo: Greg Burke

Beatys Butte Spring Restoration #1
2026-09-17 18:00 - 2026-09-20 08:00 | 55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Located in the vast Greater Hart-Sheldon region, Beatys Butte is exceptionally rich with wildlife. The small springs and associated wetland habitat found here provides critical food resources to the wildlife in the area.
This project will complete actions to increase water levels in small, spring-fed streams and to improve ecosystem health.
Completion of ONDA’s stewardship trip registration form is required to sign up for this event.

Pine Creek Spring Restoration #3
2026-09-25 18:00 | Pine Creek Conservation Area, 39067 OR-218, Fossil, OR, 97830, United States
Pine Creek Conservation Area is located near Clarno, Oregon and is a protected property managed for its wildlife habitat. Pine Creek is a tributary of the John Day River and runs for over 10 miles through the conservation area. The creek provides important habitat for steelhead and a diversity of wildlife and birds. ONDA has worked to restore Pine Creek Conservation Area for over 20 years, and this project contributes to this effort by restoring a system of springs that feed Pine Creek.
This project will remove juniper trees to increase water levels in small, spring-fed streams and in Pine Creek to support ecosystem health. Volunteers will use loppers and handsaws to remove small junipers that have spread beyond their typical range. Volunteers will then use this material to slow seasonal stream flows, retaining water that supports existing native plants and readies the site for future plantings.
Completion of ONDA’s stewardship trip registration form is required to sign up for this event.

Beatys Butte Spring Restoration #2
2026-10-01 18:00 - 2026-10-04 08:00 | 55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2026-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, October 2, 2026—an unforgettable evening of captivating short films that address pressing environmental issues, highlight incredible work being done by activists around the world, and celebrate the beauty of our planet.
Our carefully curated lineup will take you on a breathtaking journey through the natural world, showcasing awe-inspiring landscapes and emphasizing the urgency of protecting our wild places.
There will be an in-person show at the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon as well as a virtual version streamed online. Join us for a night of inspiration and discovery!

Buy Tickets – Tower Theatre Show
Friday, October 2, 2026 | Doors at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m.
Ticket sales launch on August 10. Check back then for a link to purchase.
Join us before the show to chat with ONDA staff, learn about current advocacy and volunteer opportunities, buy raffle tickets, and catch up with ONDA community members!
If you are hearing impaired and wondering about attending the show, the Tower Theatre has free infrared headphones that can be checked out from the house manager the night of the show. If you have questions or feedback about the accessibility of this event or venue, please click here.

Register – Online Streaming Show
Registration opens on August 10. Check back then for a link to register.
Access to the online streaming will be available from Friday, October 2, 2026 – Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Make a donation when registering to begin or renew your ONDA membership, and buy raffle tickets to be entered to win one of our prize packages, full of gear and gift certificates to fuel your next adventure. 100% of proceeds support high desert conservation!
Only one person per household needs to register. Streaming includes closed captioning.

Robinson Creek Instream Restoration
2026-10-16 18:00 - 2026-10-19 08:00 | Pine Creek Conservation Area, 39067 OR-218, Fossil, OR, 97830, United States
Robinson Creek, flows through a rugged canyon in Pine Creek Conservation Area to connect high-elevation ponderosa pine forests with the rolling grasslands of the conservation area, serving as a critical connective corridor for fish and wildlife.
While ONDA has completed several successful restoration plantings on Robinson Creek over the years, the larger ecosystem remains out of balance. To address these challenges, we’re undertaking an ambitious 5-year restoration project on Robinson Creek in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Completion of ONDA’s stewardship trip registration form is required to sign up for this event.

Deschutes Canyon Habitat Restoration #1
2026-10-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Deschutes Canyon Area, Terrebonne, OR, 97760, United States
Located west of Terrebonne, Oregon, the Middle Deschutes Wild and Scenic River flows through a deep, rugged canyon that remains remarkably untouched despite close proximity to development. Salmon and steelhead call these waters home, and mule deer, golden and bald eagles, and many species of songbirds are also found in the area.
This project will restore illegal motorized routes that have been closed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River corridor. Volunteers will use natural materials collected on site to disguise the routes and hand tools such as rakes and shovels to spread native seed and plant potted shrubs and grasses.
Completion of ONDA’s stewardship trip registration form is required to sign up for this event.

Deschutes Canyon Habitat Restoration #2
2026-11-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Deschutes Canyon Area, Terrebonne, OR, 97760, United States

High Desert Hootenanny (Portland)
2026-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | KEEN Garage, 515 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Join 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 conservation initiatives and habitat restoration work and learn about what’s to come in the year ahead. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to advocate for the protection of high desert lands, waters and wildlife.
Enjoy live music and complimentary light appetizers and drinks while spending time with our community of dedicated desert-enthusiasts. You’ll have chances to win fantastic prizes from local businesses, and attendees will receive a coupon for one free week of yoga at YoYoYogi (while supplies last).
This event is free and open to the public, so invite a friend and join the celebration! No registration necessary.
More information to come.

Thank you to our event sponsor.

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Photo: Barb Rumer
