Tower Theatre
Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon’s Desert (Bend)
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin 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 (Bend)
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesSpend 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 […]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, September 29, 2023 -- an evening of short films showcasing our earth's natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. Join us before the show to chat with ONDA staff, learn about current advocacy and volunteer opportunities, […]
The Land, its People and the Future (Bend)
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesWilson 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 tells […]
Our Common Ground: America’s Public Lands as a Political and Conservation Success Story
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin professor and author John Leshy at the Tower Theater in Bend for our second event in the High Desert Speaker Series as he discusses his new book, Our Common Ground: A History of America’s Public Lands. Professor Leshy will offer some lessons that history suggests for future public land policy, such as how, as […]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join us for an evening of short films showcasing our earth's natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. Photo: Rick Samco The in-person show at the Tower Theatre is now SOLD OUT, but you can still register for our […]