Stewardship Trip Registration Tips

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Mary McCord, ONDA Volunteer

Mary McCord, ONDA Volunteer

“I find enjoyment in the peaceful wide open spaces, geology, and rich history of Oregon’s high desert,” says Mary. Reflecting on volunteering, she continues, “If you have the ability and desire, it’s important to do something to contribute. It doesn’t have to be big, because every little bit helps.”

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Elisa Cheng, member since 2013

Elisa Cheng, member since 2013

“ONDA stewardship trips inspire me. I get to learn new things and see new places, and in the process perform important work that improves the wildlife habitat.”

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Sarah Graham, Sage Sustainers Member

Sarah Graham, Sage Sustainers Member

“I contribute to ONDA monthly because it adds up to a larger annual gift than what I’d be able to comfortably afford if I were to do a simple one-time donation annually. I’m able to give more to ONDA this way and have greater impact which is important to me, and my dog Polly.”

Stewardship Trip Registration Tips

Author: Gena Goodman-Campbell |  Published: January 14, 2026  | Category: How-To How to sign up to volunteer on one of ONDA’s stewardship trips Thank you for your interest in working […]

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2025 Year in Review

Author: Renee Schiavone |  Published: December 5, 2025  | Category: Look Back A year of conservation accomplishments Please join us in celebrating this year’s achievements summarized in our Year in […]

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Volunteer 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 […]

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Supporting 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 […]

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Watch 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 […]

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A 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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Seeing 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 […]

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A 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 […]

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Spend 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 […]

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