Oregon Natural Desert Association Annual Members' Meeting

Morning light - near Hancock Field Station

I spent last weekend at the Hancock Field Station in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. We were there for the annual ONDA members meeting. About 100 of us paid money to spend the day working like dogs to remove obsolete fencing from the Pine Creek Conservation Area. Great fun and a great group of folks. The weather was perfect - 70's to low 80's during the day and freezing temps at night. It was great to get back out to the east side. While I love the mountains, especially the alpine-timberline zone, and I truly enjoy the coast, I NEED to get to the high desert on a regular basis for my sanity. Great therapy!

Baby gin