Podcasts about oregon natural desert association

In this episode, host Zach Urness revisits the Oregon Desert Trail, a challenging but beautiful route designed to open the eyes of hikers to the wonders of the high desert. Urness talks about why spring is a time to consider hiking or planning a short or long-distance trek along the 750-mile route that travels from just outside of Bend all the way to Lake Owyhee State Park. Urness get expertise from Renee Patrick, trail coordinator for the Oregon Natural Desert Association about everything hikers need to know about undertaking the route, and just what makes it special.

Some of Oregon's public land features obsolete fencing that's damaged and harmful to animals. The Oregon Natural Desert Association has been working on removing fencing from public grounds for years. In 2012, the association completed an effort to remove barbed wire fencing from the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in Lakeview. Since then, the organization has continued removal efforts in the state and also works on building and retrofitting fencing to protect wildlife. The organization has partnered with the Bureau of Land Management on some of this work. Lace Thornberg is the communications manager at the association and Kate Yates is a wildlife biologist for BLM. They join us with details.

Sybil is joined by Brent Fenty to talk about his life's work in the Oregon desert and how he has worked with donors like you to create a new organization that successfully filled a gap in desert conservation in Oregon. He discusses how donors can show up in a good way, and offers warnings of how not to show up. He explains how a donor can help leverage money and make the most of it. Brent shares his words of wisdom and the journey that led him to where he is today.Episode Highlights:How a donor can proceed to have a successful relationship with a nonprofit professional. The importance of donor clarity with a nonprofit. Brent Fenty bio:Brent Fenty is the Executive Director of The Oregon Desert Land Trust and has lived and worked in Oregon's high desert for most of his life. Before founding the Land Trust in 2017, Brent worked for nearly two decades in the region on conservation and restoration efforts to create several conservation areas and the 800-mile long Oregon Desert Trail, as the Executive Director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association. His other experiences include hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, serving as a research assistant at the United Nations, volunteering for the Peace Corps in West Africa, and working as an environmental scientist in Alaska. Brent spends as much time as he can exploring Oregon's high desert with his wife, daughter, and canine co-pilot Eddy.Connect with Brent:www.oregondesertlandtrust.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#77 The Correct Steps to Support Indigenous Communities with Erik Stegman, Executive Director, Native Americans in Philanthropy#76 The Creation of a Giving Circle to Support Survivor-Driven Change with Ken Kroner, Principal, Kroner Family Foundation#12 Be Inspired to Support the Grassroots with Pam Fujita-Yuhas and Zoe Rothchild, Foundation Directors, NW Fund for the EnvironmentCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your GoodFacebook @doyourgoodInstagram @doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

There's no place quite like Steens Mountain, a 50-mile fault block mountain that rises almost to almost 10,000 feet above the Alvord Desert in southeastern Oregon. It's a place where you can backpack into deep gorges, explore a stunning alpine lake in a basin a vertical mile above the desert and camp at numerous sites along Oregon's highest roadway. In this episode, Zach talks with Anne White with the Oregon Natural Desert Association about all the wonders and styles of outdoor recreation at Steens.

Renee chats with Lori about her hike and ground truthing of Oregon's Blue Mountains Trail. She is a triple crown hiker and also the Program Coordinator at Oregon Natural Desert Association.  She is responsible for establishing the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail, shaping its future, and inspiring others to get out and explore the high desert as much as possible. In addition, Renee leads ONDA's independent stewardship program and is working to educate and inspire others to experience our desert landscapes responsibly.In this episode that features the Blue Mountains Trail, listeners will learn about some of the history, geography and what to expect on this 500+ mile route through Northeast Oregon. The Blue Mountains Trail is an immersive adventure through the diverse interconnected eco-regions that comprise the Greater Hells Canyon Region. The trail will take you deep into the mountains, forests, rivers, ecosystems, and communities of northeast Oregon. It shares the living history of why the Blue Mountains are ecologically unique and more parts of it deserve permanent protection.For trail specifics, maps and news check out Greater Hells Canyon Council and their trail page for centralized resources (including trail town guides!) Also read Renee Patrick's article she wrote on the history of the Blue Mountains Trail for Katabatic Gear here.Connect with Renee Patrick: Blog: She-ra HikesConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehikepodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Ryan Houston, who has been serving as executive director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association since 2018. Growing up in California, Houston developed an early interest the desert environment and eventually earned a master’s in ecology from the University of Arizona. He has a reputation in Central Oregon as a collaborator and coalition-builder and spearheaded dozens of efforts to conserve the Deschutes Basin during his work with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council where he was the executive director for two decades. Houston framed the conversation by describing the work of the Bureau of Land Management, why it was founded and what it is empowered to do in its current form. One of ONDA’s primary goals is keeping this agency accountable, as the BLM oversees millions of acres in Oregon alone. Over the next few years, the BLM will be updating its management plans for some vital high desert regions in Eastern Oregon.

Ever wonder why there are so many different could formations in different areas and at different times? Scientist and author Maria Mudd Ruth joined us on the Tuesday Point to discuss all those gorgeous clouds in general and especialy those we see over the Oregon High Desert. Maria Ruth is making a presentation for the Oregon Natural Desert Association here in Bend on February 11. You can find more details about her talk and more about protecting the Oregon High Desert at the website of The Oregon Natural Desert Association, onda.org.Find out more about author and scientist Maria Mudd Ruth at her website, http://www.mariaruthbooks.net/.PS, Maria Ruth also expains contrails, if that subject interests you!

In this episode, Lori interviews Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator and Triple Crown Hiker Renee Patrick. Renee takes listeners on a journey which starts with her personal hiking experiences and how that led her to work for the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA). She talks about hiking the AT, PCT and CDT and how that love of being on the trail led her to take the role of the ODT Trail Coordinator. As the ODT celebrates its 5th birthday, Renee informs how both beginners and expert hikers can enjoy the beauty that is the Eastern Oregon High Desert. From section hiking, participating in wilderness trailing and stewardship hikes or doing a thru hike - there are many different ways to experience this unique 750 mile route. Visit ONDA's vast resources they maintain on the trail by visiting their web page.Follow and connect with ONDA on Instagram.Connect with Lori: • Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer • Twitter: @thehikepodcast • Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comEmail Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Jefferson Jacobs, Riparian Restoration Coordinator for Oregon Natural Desert Association talks about the goals of ONDA, the various activities that they undertake, and how volunteers are crucial to the success of the program. Contact them at www.onda.org

Renee Patrick, prolific thru-hiker and adventure blogger, works with the Oregon Natural Desert Association to craft a brand-new, 750-mile route in the Oregonian high desert. She tells us her outdoor story, which began in the woods of Wisconsin, took her to Africa with the Peace Corps, and led her to the AT (Appalachian Trail), PCT … Continue reading How ONDA Blazed a Trail in the Oregonian Desert →

Oregon's Desert Trail follows an 800-mile path through rugged terrain, and ancient/historic places. Renee Patrick coordinates the trail for the Oregon Natural Desert Association and talked with the Source Weekly.