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Speak up for Oregon’s high desert. Oregon’s high desert public lands, waters, wildlife and communities are irreplaceable. With threats to conservation escalating, the time to act is now. Your advocacy […]

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Mobilizing Conservation Advocates

Oregon Natural Desert Association connects people to Oregon desert landscapes, and invites them to advocate for the conservation of public lands. We mobilize communities and develop strategic partnerships to expand […]

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An Interview with Naomi Serio

By on April 9, 2026 | Posted in: Profile

Author: Hana Sant  |  Published: April 17, 2026  |  Category: Profile Meet our new community organizer This spring, we’re excited to welcome Naomi Serio to ONDA as our new Community […]

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Look Back: 2026 Speaker Series

By on March 25, 2026 | Posted in: Look Back

Author: Claire Cekander  |  Published: March 25, 2026  |  Category: Look Back Reflections on the 2026 High Desert Speaker Series Each year, Oregon Natural Desert Association hosts the High Desert […]

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An Interview with Nick Kilby

By on March 17, 2026 | Posted in: Profile

Author: Gena Goodman-Campbell  |  Published: March 17, 2026  | Category: Profile Meet our new stewardship coordinator In March, we welcomed a new stewardship coordinator, Nick Kilby, to our team in […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet the People Behind Portland’s High Desert Hootenanny

By on December 2, 2025 | Posted in: A Conversation With

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

By on September 18, 2025 | Posted in: Notes from the Desert

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

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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