Claire Cekander
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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 […]
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Sagebrush Sipper (Eugene)
**Updated Event Time: See you from 4 - 6 p.m. on September 10.** Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Eugene's Alton Baker Park. Mix and mingle with our staff, board and fellow supporters while enjoying light appetizers and complimentary Worthy Brewing and Oakshire Brewery beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Eugene-based ONDA […]
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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 from Executive Director Ryan Houston, join the final push to permanently protect the Owyhee Canyonlands and learn about what’s […]
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A Year in the Life: Oregon’s Desert Owls
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as we kick off our 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick, acclaimed author and wildlife photographer, will take you through four seasons in the lives of these owls to give you a better appreciation of what they need to survive […]
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Tiny Titans: Insects of the High Desert
Get ready for an exciting exploration into the crucial role insects play in Oregon’s high desert. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series continues with Dr. Tara Cornelisse, invertebrate zoologist, as she provides insights into the fascinating butterflies, moths and beetles residing in eastern Oregon. Tara will examine the current state of insect populations, […]
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Fossils and the Future: Lessons from Oregon’s Ecological Past
Spend an evening with Oregon Natural Desert Association as we continue the High Desert Speaker Series by uncovering the fossilized world of eastern Oregon. Dr. Samantha Hopkins, University of Oregon Professor and Earth Sciences Department Head, will take us on a journey through time as she reveals what Oregon’s high desert fossils tell us about […]
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Beneath the Surface: Desert Mussels
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the final event of the High Desert Speaker Series as we dive beneath the surface of high desert streams and into the hidden world of mussels. Alexa Martinez, Wildlife Biologist at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, will shed light on the fascinating lives of native mollusks thriving in the […]
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Sagebrush Social (Portland)
Peninsula Park 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Sagebrush Social (Eugene)
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. Complimentary light appetizers, Claim 52 Brewing and Falling Sky Brewing beer, wine, BNF Kombucha and Polar Seltzer will be provided. Hear from our […]
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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 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 […]
