Your Responses Are In

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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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Aaron Tani, Sage Society Member

Aaron Tani, Sage Society Member

“It feels good to support ONDA on a monthly basis, because I know they never stop supporting our public lands. ONDA works to help make our lands a better place for the future, and I feel like I’m a part of that every month with my support.”

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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.”

Six Alternative Ways to Give

Author: Claire Cekander  |  Updated:  November 22, 2022  |  Category: How-To  Eastern Oregon is home to extraordinarily intact sagebrush steppe, rushing waters that support abundant wildlife, a night sky studded […]

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Our Vision, Mission and Values

Vision We envision a high desert in Oregon where eight million acres of public lands are conserved to ensure that fish and wildlife thrive and wild places exist for all […]

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Your Responses Are In

By on May 4, 2026 | Posted in: Look Back

Author: Hana Sant |  Published: May 1, 2026  |  Category: Look Back 2026 Member Survey Highlights At ONDA, we know our conservation achievements are made possible by the passionate community […]

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Sagebrush Social (Portland)

By on February 18, 2026 | Posted in:

Join 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. Hear from […]

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Rooted in Eastern Oregon: High Desert Tree Identification

By on December 10, 2025 | Posted in:

Come learn something new about the trees that are essential to Oregon’s high desert ecosystem. Casey Clapp, arborist, dendrologist and educator, will be featured at Oregon Natural Desert Association’s third […]

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High Desert Hootenanny: Portland

By on July 1, 2025 | Posted in:

Join 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 […]

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Sagebrush Social (Bend)

By on February 19, 2025 | Posted in:

Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Bend celebrating high desert conservation! Connect with ONDA staff, board members and fellow supporters while enjoying desert-themed activities. We’ll have […]

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Sagebrush Social (Portland)

By on February 5, 2025 | Posted in:

Join 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 […]

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2024 Lineup

By on July 22, 2024 | Posted in: Coming Up

Join us for a night of inspiration and discovery at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, October 4, 2024! This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience at the […]

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Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship (Portland)

By on December 6, 2023 | Posted in:

Spend 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 […]

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Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon’s Desert (Portland)

By on December 6, 2023 | Posted in:

Join 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 […]

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Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon’s Desert (Bend)

By on December 6, 2023 | Posted in:

Join 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 […]

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