High Desert Speaker Series
Sean Bagshaw
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Taylor Goforth, Sage Society member
Taylor Goforth, Sage Society 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.”
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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.”
Upcoming Bend Events
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The Remarkable Clouds over Oregon’s High Desert
Author and naturalist Maria Mudd Ruth
Monday, March 9, 2020
Discover the Wild Owyhee
Corie Harlan, Owyhee Coordinator at ONDA
Monday, April 27, 2020
New Hikes in Eastern Oregon
Guidebook author Bill Sullivan
All events in Bend will be held at the Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the presentations begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase via the Tower Theatre website, and through the link on each of the individual event pages.
Upcoming Portland Events
Monday, February 24, 2020
New Hikes in Eastern Oregon
Guidebook author Bill Sullivan
Monday, March 16, 2020
Restoring Wildlife Habitat on Tribal Properties
Calla Hagle and Carter Crouch, Burns Paiute Tribe Natural Resources Department
Monday, April 13, 2020
Discover the Wild Owyhee
Corie Harlan, Owyhee Coordinator at ONDA
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
A Geologic Journey through Time
Naturalist and photographer Ellen Bishop
All events in Portland will be held at Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and events begin at 7 p.m. Portland events are free and registration for each event opens about one month in advance.
A Look Back at Past Events
Hart Mountain Revealed Recap
During our 2019 High Desert Speaker Series, ONDA’s Hart-Sheldon Coordinator Jeremy Austin presented in both Bend and Portland. Here’s the “CliffsNotes” version of his for Hart Mountain Revealed talk. Where is Hart Mountain? Roughly 230 miles southeast of Bend, Oregon, Hart Mountain sits at the northern extent of the largest desert in the United States, […]
Read MoreHigh Desert Speaker Series 2018
Eastern Oregon is an incredible place to live, work and explore, with thousands of stories just waiting to be revealed. ONDA’s popular High Desert Speaker Series features knowledgeable and inspiring storytellers who bring the intriguing aspects of this vast region to light. So far in 2018, we’ve dived into the region’s geologic history, the intersection […]
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