High Desert Speaker Series

Each year Oregon Natural Desert Association hosts a speaker series featuring intriguing stories, exquisite photography, and fascinating natural history from the high desert and across the West.

Join us online and in Portland for an exciting series of events about beaver ecology, eastern Oregon geology, high desert trees, and Tribal history and culture.

Registration is open. Register through the event pages linked below. Online events are FREE and tickets to our Portland event are $15.

The High Desert Speaker Series features a raffle with an incredible prize package full of gear and gift certificates from PatagoniaAndina RestaurantMiiR, Portland Leather Company and more. This entire one-of-a-kind bundle could be yours! One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the Series and notified on March 13. Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10, and they can be purchased at registration. 100% of proceeds support high desert conservation.

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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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Taylor Goforth, Sage Sustainers member

Taylor Goforth, Sage Sustainers member

“I support ONDA on a monthly basis as a way I can keep in touch with the root of my conservation ethic and allow for their strong advocacy work to keep going. I count on them!”

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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.”

Online

In Portland