Nature Walk
10:30 am

Join a naturalist for a short walk on Museum grounds to learn about the diverse habitats that support an abundance of plants and animals in the High Desert region. 

Bird of Prey Encounter
11:00 am 

Meet a non-releasable raptor in the Museum’s care. Learn about the unique adaptations of different raptors, their role in the environment and what you can do to ensure their future in the High Desert. This is a first-come, first-seated event with doors closing promptly on the hour.

Carnivore Talk
12:00 pm

From wolves and cougars to bobcats and black bears, many predatory mammals call the High Desert home. Learn how to identify them and hear about their roles in the ecosystem.

Otter Encounter
1:00 pm

Explore the role these charismatic animals play in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert. Where are otters found? What do they eat? How are they an indicator of a healthy river community? At the Autzen Otter Exhibit

High Desert Hooves
2:00 pm

Hooved animals, such as mule deer and pronghorn, are some of the most iconic species in the High Desert. Find out how biologists manage challenging issues facing these populations and ways we can help conserve them on the landscape.

Mammal Encounter
3:00 pm

There are many types of mammals in the High Desert region. Meet one of the ambassador mammals in our care and learn about the adaptations that enable them to thrive in High Desert habitats. This is a first come, first seat event with doors closing promptly on the hour.