Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon’s Desert (Bend)
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us for the final events of Oregon Natural Desert Association's 2024 High Desert Speaker Series, featuring Alison Jean Cole—an author, rockhound, and lapidary artist. In this informative talk, Alison will showcase the rock and mineral treasures of Oregon's desert. Obsidian, jasper, opal, and petrified wood each tell a unique story about the fascinating geological […]
Pine Creek Conservation Area Spring Restoration #2
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 […]
North Springs Exclosure Fence Construction
adel, or Adel, ORThis trip is part of a series of projects that will provide a demonstration of what habitat restoration work can accomplish in the Beatys Butte area. By working to restore the hydrology and plant communities around springs and other mesic areas at North Springs we will be providing an example of what these areas can […]
Pine Creek Conservation Area Spring Restoration #3
This 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 […]
Summit Creek Planting
Big Creek (Malheur National Forest) Oregon, United StatesJoin us as we work with the Prairie City Ranger District to plant native vegetation along Summit Creek to improve fish and wildlife habitat. ONDA has worked on Summit Creek in the past and we are excited to be working on the next phase of restoration for this important tributary of the Malheur River. Challenges […]
Summit Creek Planting
Big Creek (Malheur National Forest) Oregon, United StatesJoin us as we work with the Prairie City Ranger District to plant native vegetation along Summit Creek to improve fish and wildlife habitat. ONDA has worked on Summit Creek in the past and we are excited to be working on the next phase of restoration for this important tributary of the Malheur River. Challenges […]
North Springs Mesic Restoration
adel, or Adel, ORThis trip is part of a series of projects that will provide a demonstration of what habitat restoration work can accomplish in the Beatys Butte area. By working to restore the hydrology and plant communities around springs and other mesic areas at North Springs we will be providing an example of what these areas can […]
South Fork Exclosure Fence Repair
South Fork Crooked River 64474 SE Paulina Hwy, Pualina, OR, United StatesThis trip is part of an exciting collaboration with the Prineville Bureau of Land Management to restore 3 miles of the South Fork Crooked River. To make this stretch of the river suitable for restoration we will be repairing the fencing that keeps cattle and feral horses out of the river. This will be a […]
Sagebrush Sipper (Bend)
ONDA's Bend Office 50 SW Bond St, Suite 4, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association staff and supporters for an evening gathering in our office this summer. Enjoy complimentary cold beverages, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and light appetizers. You will also have the opportunity to learn about new ways to advocate, explore Oregon’s high desert and hear remarks from our executive director. We hope to see […]
Sagebrush Sipper (Portland)
Peninsula Park 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association staff and supporters for an evening gathering this summer. Enjoy complimentary cold beverages, non-alcoholic drinks and light appetizers. Mix and mingle, learn about new aspects of Oregon’s high desert from our executive director, and find opportunities to dig deeper into our conservation work. This event is free and open to […]