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Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon’s Desert (Portland)
Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OregonJoin 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 will showcase the rock and mineral treasures of Oregon's desert. Obsidian, jasper, opal, and petrified wood each tell a unique story about the fascinating geological […]
Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship (Portland)
Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OregonSpend 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 Desert Association's 2024 High Desert Speaker Series. Dr. Eisenberg will share learnings from her land stewardship research focused on ecocultural restoration. This event will explore […]
The Land, its People and the Future (Portland)
Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OregonWilson Wewa will discuss the land, its people and the past, present and future of protecting the high desert in Oregon. Wilson is a storyteller, spiritual leader, and oral historian for the Warm Springs Paiute. A descendant of Paiute Chief Paulina and Chief Weahwewa, he learned most of the stories and legends he […]
Exploring the Native Plants of Oregon’s High Desert
Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OregonCalling all plant lovers! Join us in Portland for an evening of botany and ecology as we explore the native plants of Oregon's high desert in our second event of the 2023 High Desert Speaker Series. Presenters, ONDA's Wildlands Coordinator Anne White and Stewardship Director Gena Goodman-Campbell, will draw on their decades of desert experiences […]