2025 Year in Review
A year of conservation achievements As this year comes to a close, we’re filled with pride as we look back on all that ONDA’s community has accomplished. Thanks to advocates […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet the People Behind Portland’s High Desert Hootenanny
Author: Mateo Reynaud | Published: December 2, 2025 | Category: A Conversation With Reflections on volunteer engagement from Mateo Reynaud, ONDA’s 2025 Fall Hillis Intern To me, the most rewarding […]
Read MoreSupporting Tribal Leaders in Conservation
Author: Gena Goodman-Campbell | Published: September 18, 2025 | Category: Notes from the Desert This article originally appeared in the Fall + Winter 2025 Desert Ramblings Newsletter. ONDA’s ongoing partnership […]
Read MoreWatch the Desert’s Dawn Dancers
Author: Anne White | Published: April 3, 2025 | Category: How-To This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on March 27, 2025. Where, when and how to observe sage-grouse lek […]
Read MoreA Diversity of Desert Reptiles
Author: Scott Bowler | Published: April 3, 2025 | Category: Species Spotlight This article originally appeared in The Source Weekly on March 12, 2025. They’re where you find them. Oregon […]
Read MoreThe Idea of Public Lands Needs No Defense, It Only Needs Defenders
Author: Ryan Houston | Published: March 26, 2025 | Category: In the News This Op-Ed originally appeared in The Source Weekly on March 20, 2025. The existence of public lands […]
Read MoreSeeing Conservation Work
Come to Life
Author: Gena Goodman-Campbell | Published: March 19, 2025 | Category: Notes from the Desert Illustrating the restoration process at Robinson Creek Over the past two decades, Oregon Natural Desert Association […]
Read MoreA Desert Adventure for Everyone
Author: Malcolm Costello | Published: February 5, 2025 | Category: Notes from the Desert This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on January 30, 2025. A volunteer recounts the many […]
Read MoreSpend a Weekend Biking in the Steens
Author: Renee Schiavone | Published: December 27, 2024 | Category: Where-To This article originally appeared in The Bulletin. Discover the stark contrasts and deep beauty of Oregon’s first high desert […]
Read MoreSpecies Spotlight: Gray Rabbitbrush
Author: Scott Bowler | Published: November 14, 2024 | Category: Species Spotlight This article originally appeared in The Source Weekly on November 13, 2024. The many uses and attributes of […]
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