Securing Historic Wildlands and Wildlife Protections in the Greater Hart-Sheldon

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The Land Between: The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region

The Land Between: The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region

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Wildflower Poetry Reading

Wildflower Poetry Reading

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Michelle Frisella, member since 2017

Michelle Frisella, member since 2017

So proud of ONDA and its members and volunteers. Such hard work gets done. To use an overused word, this is patriotism!

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Greater Hart-Sheldon: Sagebrush Stronghold

Story Map Resources The Greater Hart-Sheldon: Sagebrush Stronghold story map is a science based, user driven exploration of one of the last sagebrush strongholds on the planet. Check out the resources […]

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The Land Between

Author: Renee Schiavone  |  Published: May 29, 2024  | Category: Where-To This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on May 23, 2024. Oregon’s vast, remote Greater Hart-Sheldon is home to […]

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Securing Historic Wildlands and Wildlife Protections in the Greater Hart-Sheldon

By on April 15, 2025 | Posted in: Deep Dive

Author: Mac Lacy  |  Published: April 15, 2025  |  Category: Deep Dive A deep dive into the history of the Lakeview Resource Management Plan and the future of Oregon’s Greater […]

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Watch the Desert’s Dawn Dancers

By on April 3, 2025 | Posted in: How-To

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

By on April 3, 2025 | Posted in: Species Spotlight

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

By on March 26, 2025 | Posted in: In the News

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

By on March 19, 2025 | Posted in: Notes from the Desert

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

By on February 5, 2025 | Posted in: Notes from the Desert

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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Coming Up: 2025 Conservation Priorities

By on January 10, 2025 | Posted in: Coming Up

Priorities and pathways to success in the year ahead. Oregon’s high desert features millions of acres of expansive sagebrush plains, emerald ribbons of streamside habitat, iconic mountain ranges, craggy canyons […]

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Spend a Weekend Biking in the Steens

By on December 27, 2024 | Posted in: Where-to

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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Beneath the Surface: Desert Mussels

By on December 16, 2024 | Posted in:

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 […]

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Species Spotlight: Columbia Clubtail

Species Spotlight: Columbia Clubtail

By on December 13, 2024 | Posted in: Species Spotlight

Author: Anne White  |  Published: December 13, 2024  | Category: Species Spotlight This article originally appeared in the Fall + Winter 2024 Desert Ramblings A flashy prehistoric insect. Dragonflies are […]

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