Advocacy
High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association board, staff, and supporters in celebrating the many high desert conservation successes you achieved in 2022! Come to Aspen Hall in Bend on Friday, December 9 to hear highlights from this year’s habitat restoration, advocacy and community-building initiatives and learn about what’s to come in the year ahead. Aspen Hall…
Chlorpyrifos is an insecticide that damages the brains of infants and children, and can cause neurological harm, cancer and other serious impacts. Unsafe levels of residues are found in drinking water and common foods such as beans, vegetables and fruit. Research overwhelmingly shows that chlorpyrifos kills and harm bees, butterflies, and birds and is a…
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The event is fully virtual this year. Enjoy the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, screened in HD, from the comfort of your…
Webinar Series: Legislative Preview
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhat’s on the agenda in Salem in 2021? Hear from Central Oregon legislators about their priorities and what to expect when the Legislature convenes for its annual session. Senator Tim Knopp, Representative Jack Zika and Representative Jason Kropf will share their perspectives. The session will be followed by a community Q&A where attendees can ask…
Oregon Active Transportation Summit
During the summit you will examine how our transportation investments, programs and plans can leave us all with clean, equitable solutions for the future of our planet and community. The summit will highlight the kinds of transportation decisions being made in the face of the climate crisis. The summit will highlight the change-makers and thought-leaders…
From the Ground Up: Planning for Complete Communities
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCities and towns don’t happen by accident. They are shaped through years of policy and planning that lay the foundation for everything from commute time to the cost of housing. If you’ve ever wondered why some neighborhoods have parks and bike paths while others lack sidewalks, this event is for you. *The format of this event…
Pints & Politics Scorecard Release Party
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesPints & Politics is back - virtually! OLCV is excited to announce their first Pints & Politics event in over a year. This will be a fun night of guest speakers, including State Representative Jason Kropf and OLCV’s Coalition Director Julia DeGraw. They'll dive into the 2021 Scorecard and take a look at what was accomplished…