Karina Diaz
Our Common Ground: America’s Public Lands as a Political and Conservation Success Story
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin professor and author John Leshy at the Tower Theater in Bend for our second event in the High Desert Speaker Series as he discusses his new book, Our Common Ground: A History of America’s Public Lands. Professor Leshy will offer some lessons that history suggests for future public land policy, such as how, as […]
The Land, its People and the Future (Bend)
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesWilson 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 tells […]
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 from Deschutes Brewery, Crater Lakes Vodka, 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 […]
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!
High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
Aspen Hall 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, BendJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association board, staff and supporters in celebrating the many high desert conservation successes you achieved in 2023! Come to Aspen Hall in Bend on Friday, December 8 to hear highlights from this year’s habitat restoration, advocacy and community-building initiatives and learn about what’s to come in the year ahead. Enjoy complimentary […]
Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship (Bend)
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesSpend 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 (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 […]
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 beer, 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 you […]
Wild Desert Calendar Release Party
Immersion Brewing 555 NW Arizona Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us for the unveiling of ONDA's 2025 Wild Desert Calendar at Immersion Brewing Barrel Room in Bend. Full of images from Oregon’s iconic wild places and featuring photographers from […]
High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
Aspen Hall 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, BendJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association’s board, staff, and supporters in celebrating the many high desert conservation successes you achieved in 2024! Hear highlights from this year’s habitat restoration work and advocacy initiatives from Executive Director Ryan Houston and learn what’s to come in the year ahead. Enjoy complimentary light appetizers from Pizza Mondo, Polar Seltzer, […]