NOTICE: ONDA will not offer our traditional group stewardship trips in 2021 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and safety concerns of gathering groups of people from around the Pacific Northwest. We have expanded our Independent Stewards opportunities and invite you to learn more about these opportunities to make a difference on our public lands in Oregon’s high desert.
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Stewardship Pronghorn Fence
Young Horny Toad Lizard
In the summer these lizards begin foraging for food as soon as their body temperature rises as the heat of the day increases. They feed on slow-moving, ground-dwelling insects. In the fall they hibernate by burying themselves in the sand.
Latin name: Phrysonoma platyrhinos
Helen Harbin on Wildlife
David Hanson
Oregon Natural Desert Association’s Independent Stewards program offers volunteers a self-directed option for promoting a healthy high desert in addition to our structured option of guided stewardship trips. How It Works ONDA provides assignments and resources. Volunteers learn new skills and complete critical tasks on their own while giving their high desert adventures an...
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Shop NowVolunteering on an ONDA stewardship offers you a whole new perspective on the wonders of Oregon’s high desert.
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