The Oregon Natural Desert Association is accepting registrations for its 27th Desert Conference, held Sept. 19-20 in downtown Bend.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the conference will feature panel discussions, presentations and guided hikes. Keynote speakers include Roderick Nash, John Leshy, Jarold Ramsey and Ellen Waterston.

Tickets for the two-day event are $60. Only 200 spots are available, so organizers suggest to register in advance.

The Oregon Natural Desert Association aims to protect, defend and restore Oregon’s High Desert.

Contact: www.onda.org or 541-330-2638.