Oregon Natural Desert Association

OPEN NOW!

Are you still hoping to volunteer on one of ONDA’s stewardship trips this year? You’re in luck—registration for our summer and fall volunteer stewardship trips just opened!

Stewardship volunteers will complete habitat restoration work in some of Oregon’s most beautiful desert landscapes. Running from August to November, these staff-led stewardship trips support the health of Oregon’s high desert lands, waters and wildlife. Volunteering is open to everyone—no experience is needed, and we’ll provide all of the tools and training you’ll need for the project.

Get the full list of trip dates, detailed descriptions and registration at ONDA.org/trips. Sign up today!

Photo: Guy Ferrell

Next week in Bend!

Our annual Sagebrush Social is coming to Bend on June 10 from 5-7 p.m. at a NEW location! Come mingle with ONDA staff, board and supporters at Miller’s Landing Park Picnic Shelter for an evening gathering celebrating the natural wonders of Oregon’s high desert.

All attendees will be eligible to win prizes from Athletic Club of Bend, Namaspa Yoga & Massage, Sunriver Brewing Co., Newport Ave Market, and Bend Pizza Kitchen.

This event is free and open to all ONDA supporters and desert enthusiasts, so bring a friend! More information via our link in bio.

Photo: Hank Elholm

LAST CALL! The final deadline to submit photos for our next Wild Desert Calendar is this Monday, June 1 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Our Wild Desert Calendar showcases the beauty of Oregon’s high desert public lands and supports our conservation initiatives. For a chance to have your photography featured in our beloved publication, carve out some time this spring to submit your best shots of our priority landscapes, lesser-seen wildlife, fragile flora, and desert-loving people. Whether you’re a frequent submitter, long-time admirer, or a new desert enthusiast, show us what you’ve got!

To share your photos, get more info, or read our tips that give you the best chance of being selected, head to ONDA.org/wild-desert-calendar/wild-desert-calendar-submissions/.

Photo: Sean Bagshaw

Submit Your Best Shots of Oregon's High Desert Calling all photographers! Submit your best shots of Oregon’s high desert for a chance to be featured in ONDA's Wild Desert Calendar.