High Desert Hootenanny: Bend

Aspen Hall 18920 NW Shevlin Park, Bend, OR, United States

Join 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…

Free

2024 Wild Desert Calendar Release Party

Immersion Brewing 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR, United States

Join us in celebrating the release of ONDA’s Wild Desert Calendar at Immersion Brewing Barrel Room! Meet photographers featured in the 2024 calendar and pick up desert tips and know-how. Calendars and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to all. We hope to see you there!

Free

Dive into the Hive: Explore the World of High Desert Bees

Zoom

January 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Online, Free Discover Oregon's high desert bees in a captivating online presentation by Lincoln Best where he’ll explore their diversity, habitats and crucial ecological roles. Register here. --- We are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters a deeper understanding of ecology,…

Free

A Journey Through the Owyhee Canyonlands

Zoom

February 8, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Online, Free Embark on a journey with ONDA board and staff through Oregon's awe-inspiring Owyhee Canyonlands. They’ll highlight this region’s natural landscapes, cultural significance, wildlife habitats and ONDA’s conservation efforts. Register here. --- We are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters…

Free

Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

Experience an enlightening evening with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg as she delves into ecocultural restoration and the fusion of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science in land stewardship. ONDA Stewardship Director Gena Goodman-Campbell will explore current ONDA initiatives to restore Oregon's high desert and foster partnerships with the region’s tribes. Buy tickets in Bend. --- We are…

$10

Tracing Geological History Through Rocks and Minerals in Oregon’s Desert

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

Immerse yourself in the world of Oregon’s desert rocks and minerals as Alison Jean Cole explores the region’s geological history through rock collecting in balance with conservation. Buy tickets in Bend. --- We are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters a deeper understanding of ecology, encourages well-informed…

$10

Greater Hart-Sheldon Comment Writing Workshop

Join Oregon Natural Desert Association’s Conservation Director Mark Salvo for a workshop on how to write compelling comments to conserve 3.2 million acres of public lands in the Greater Hart-Sheldon. The focus of the workshop will be the Bureau of Land Management’s draft Lakeview Resource Management Plan Amendment. This event is free and open to the…

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, October 4, 2024 — an unforgettable evening of captivating short films that address pressing environmental issues, highlight incredible work being done by activists around the world, and celebrate the beauty of our planet. Our carefully curated lineup will take you on a breathtaking…