Exploring the Native Plants of Oregon’s High Desert

Calling all plant lovers! Join us in Portland for an evening of botany and ecology as we explore the native plants of Oregon’s high desert in our second event of the 2023 High Desert Speaker Series. Presenters, ONDA’s Wildlands Coordinator Anne White and Stewardship Director Gena Goodman-Campbell, will draw on their decades of desert experiences to illuminate the fascinating qualities of the plants in the sagebrush ecosystem. Prepare to learn about common plant species you’ll find when exploring the desert, tips on plant identification, how ONDA collects native seeds and uses plants in restoration efforts, and the importance of native plants to desert wildlife.

With more than 1,000 species of wildflowers and numerous endemic plant species in Oregon’s desert, there’s sure to be a plant that inspires each and every person to connect with the high desert.

Exploring the Native Plants of Oregon’s High Desert will take place at the Hollywood Theater in Portland. Tickets are $10. Reduced cost tickets are available for those experiencing a barrier to purchasing tickets. Reach out to Claire Cekander (ccekander@onda.org) for more information.

Check out the full 2023 High Desert Speaker Series lineup including events in Bend and online.