Claire Cekander
High Desert Hootenanny: Portland
KEEN Garage 515 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association’s annual celebration of desert conservation! Raise a glass to celebrate the wonders of Oregon’s high desert and recent conservation success at ONDA’s High Desert Hootenanny […]
Exploring the Native Plants of Oregon’s High Desert
Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OregonCalling all plant lovers! Join us in Portland for an evening of botany and ecology as we explore the native plants of Oregon's high desert in our second event of the 2023 High Desert Speaker Series. Presenters, ONDA's Wildlands Coordinator Anne White and Stewardship Director Gena Goodman-Campbell, will draw on their decades of desert experiences […]
The Land, its People and the Future (Portland)
Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OregonWilson Wewa will discuss the land, its people and the past, present and future of protecting the high desert in Oregon. Wilson is a storyteller, spiritual leader, and oral historian for the Warm Springs Paiute. A descendant of Paiute Chief Paulina and Chief Weahwewa, he learned most of the stories and legends he […]
Sagebrush Sipper: Portland
Wilshire Park 4116 NE 33rd Ave, PortlandJoin 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, and find opportunities to dig deeper into our conservation work. We'll play a few rounds of desert trivia, so come test […]
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 […]
Dive into the Hive: Explore the World of High Desert Bees
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the inaugural event of the 2024 High Desert Speaker Series—a captivating online presentation delving into the diverse species of bees thriving in Oregon’s high […]
A Journey Through the Owyhee Canyonlands
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the largest conservation opportunities in the country. Join Oregon Natural Desert Association Board Members, Elisa Cheng and Natasha Bellis, at a 2024 High Desert […]
Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship (Portland)
Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OregonSpend an evening with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg, a community ecologist and Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Director of Tribal Initiatives at Oregon State University, as part of Oregon Natural Desert Association's 2024 High Desert Speaker Series. Dr. Eisenberg will share learnings from her land stewardship research focused on ecocultural restoration. This event will explore […]
Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon’s Desert (Portland)
Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OregonJoin 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 […]
Sagebrush Sipper (Portland)
Peninsula Park 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Portland's Peninsula Park. Mix and mingle with our staff, board and fellow supporters while enjoying complimentary Oakshire Brewery beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and light appetizers from Maruti Restaurant. Our executive director, Ryan Houston, will share insights into ONDA's conservation work, and we'll provide opportunities to […]