Connecting Wild & Working Lands
We're conserving the high desert & preserving
its rich history, culture, recreation & wildlife
Celebrate with us!
After seven short, successful years, revisit our journey & hear what’s on the horizon. We’ve conserved more than 20,000 acres in the high desert and have even more big news to share! From Brothers to the Owyhee Canyonlands, these wild and working lands are critical to wildlife and people. We couldn’t have achieved this without tons of help. Join us in celebrating these collective successes and learn what’s ahead!
We're hiring!
Become our Stewardship Manager and work from a flexible location within Central and Shoutheast Oregon.
Who We Are
Oregon Desert Land Trust is a nonprofit based in Bend, Oregon. We work with land owners, land managers, Tribes and other partners to conserve high desert lands in the southeast corner of our state. Our passionate staff, board members and volunteers help with acquisitions, land stewardship, outreach and more.
WhERE WE'RE WORKING
The high desert spans across the south-eastern corner of Oregon and covers a a quarter of the state—almost 10 million acres. Oregon Desert Land Trust has been working since 2017 to conserve these wild and working lands for people and wildlife. Our parcels are located in six distinct areas.
The number of acres we've conserved
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