In a visually rich and entertaining presentation, New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed speaker Kathryn Aalto discusses her book, Writing Wild: Women Poets, Ramblers, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See the Natural World. Aalto celebrates 25 remarkable women with grit and verve whose influential writing helps deepen our connection to and understanding of (more…)

This event is full. If you’d like to attend the next Museum and Me event on Tuesday, May 11, click here! A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Free for individuals, (more…)

Don’t miss you last chance to experience the thrill and excitement of the Museum original exhibit Daredevils. FREE with Museum admission. (more…)

  Professor of anthropology at Eastern Oregon University, Linda Reed-Jerofke, Ph.D., will discuss archaeological work undertaken in the Wallowa- Whitman National Forest. Did the Camp Carson Mining District develop into a geographic community–one that grew beyond the practice of gold mining? If so, how does this fit with an archaeological examination of Eastern Oregon gold (more…)

Do you love to write, but need help finding the time or inspiration? Join Desert Scribes! In each of three sessions, Louise Shirley, Donald M. Kerr curator of natural history, will share inspiration from High Desert ecology. You will have quiet time to respond to writing prompts and will be welcomed to share your words. (more…)

Gather traces a growing movement among Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities by reconnecting to ancestral food systems and practices, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. We’ll provide a link to watch Gather at a time that works well for you, and then join us for a virtual discussion (more…)