Past Trips

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Annual Membership Meeting (Hancock Field Station, from Apr 11, 2008 05:00 PM to Apr 13, 2008 01:00 PM)

Members and non-members are welcome to join ONDA at Hancock field station to participate in a weekend of desert restoration, salmon bake and bluegrass music by BendNStrings

Riparian tree planting (Pine Creek Conservation Area, from Nov 16, 2007 07:00 PM to Nov 18, 2007 10:00 AM)

Help restore native habitat by planting trees along Pine Creek, a tributary of the John Day River.

Fence Pull (Sutton Mountain, WSA, from Sep 22, 2007 08:00 AM to Sep 22, 2007 04:30 PM)

If the Steens are too far to go for a fence pull, a day trip to Sutton Mountain WSA (less than an hour from Prineville) will be the perfect trip. Near to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, the geology in this area is fascinating.

Fence Pull (Steens Mountain Wilderness, Mud-Ankle Creek area, from Sep 10, 2007 04:30 PM to Sep 14, 2007 04:30 PM)

Explore the backcountry of Oregon's high desert gem, Steens Mountain, while giving back to wildlife. Hike 3-5 miles to remote campsite, 1-2 mile hike to work site, stunning views.

Fence Pull (Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, from Aug 22, 2007 12:00 AM to Aug 26, 2007 12:00 AM)

After roughly 14 years, the fence is nearly gone from Hart Mountain. Help remove some of the last, and enjoy a soak in the hot springs at the end of the day.

Badlands Natural History and Geology Hike (Badlands, from Aug 11, 2007 07:30 AM to Aug 11, 2007 01:00 PM)

Join us for a half-day education hike in the Badlands Wilderness Study area to find out why its such a unique location in Central Oregon.

Fence Pull (Steens Mountain Wilderness, Lower Wildhorse Canyon, from Aug 09, 2007 08:00 AM to Aug 12, 2007 04:00 PM)

WANTED: Lean, mean crew of experienced fence pullers to hike up Wildhorse Canyon and remove the last of the barbed-wire fence. Views of Alvord Desert and Pueblo Mountains, camp in Aspen Grove at 7000'. Strenuous work and hike.

Fence Pull (Steens Mountain Wilderness, Mud-Ankle Creek, from Jul 18, 2007 08:00 AM to Jul 22, 2007 04:00 PM)

Explore the backcountry of Oregon's high desert gem, Steens Mountain, while giving back to wildlife. Hike 3-5 miles to remote campsite, 1-2 mile hike to work site, stunning views.

Badlands Natural History and Geology Hike (Badlands, from Jun 16, 2007 08:00 AM to Jun 16, 2007 01:00 PM)

Join us for a half-day education hike in the Badlands Wilderness Study area to find out why its such a unique location in Central Oregon.

Fence Pull (Steens Mountain Wilderness, Mud and Ankle Creek, from Jun 13, 2007 08:00 AM to Jun 16, 2007 03:00 PM)

Explore the backcountry of Oregon's high desert gem, Steens Mountain, while giving back to wildlife. Hike 3-5 miles to remote campsite, 1-2 mile hike to work site. Stunning views.

Badlands Natural History and Geology Hike (Badlands, from May 26, 2007 08:00 AM to May 26, 2007 01:00 PM)

Join us for a half-day education hike in the Badlands Wilderness Study area to find out why its such a unique location in Central Oregon.

Road Closure (Badlands Wilderness Study Area, from May 19, 2007 08:30 AM to May 19, 2007 02:00 PM)

Camoflauge roads closed to motorized traffic by placing down limbs and other natural material in the old road. This allows hikers to use designated trails and deters motorized users.

John Day River Float and Fence Pull (John Day River and Pine Creek Conservation Area, from May 04, 2007 07:00 AM to May 07, 2007 04:00 PM)

Ouzel Outfitters will be our guide down the John Day River to our work site on Pine Creek Conservation Area. One of the four days will be spent pulling fence, and the others will be rafting and exploring the area.

Sage Grouse Lek Monitoring (Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, from Apr 25, 2007 12:00 AM to Apr 28, 2007 12:00 AM)

Calling all bird lovers and morning risers: Head out to Hart Mountain for a weekend of sage grouse counting, hiking and hot springs. If this weekend doesn't work for you, the refuge needs volunteers from March 15-April 30.

Cottonwood Planting (Pine Creek Conservation Area, from Mar 23, 2007 05:00 PM to Mar 25, 2007 03:00 PM)

Steelhead are starting to make their way up tributaries of the John Day River, including Pine Creek in Robinson Canyon, where we will be planting cottonwood branches to help stabilize the stream banks. We will be camping near by.