Event Category: Events

It’s the last day for Raptors of the Desert Sky, Desert Dwellers and other summer programs!  Photo by Abbott Schindler (more…)

The sagebrush plant is a keystone species that grows throughout the great basin. Since 2014, the Institute for Applied Ecology has teamed up with the Bureau of Land Management and the Department of Corrections to teach incarcerated crews how to grow sagebrush seedlings and learn about sagebrush ecosystems. The project, now spanning five states and (more…)

Indigenous cultural institutions have been in existence for decades, and their progress reflects not only tribal cultural initiatives but national legislation as well. Join the Museum and Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O’odham), executive director of Mission Garden and previously the first Native American director of the Smithsonian Institution’s American Indian Museum Studies Program, as she charts (more…)

Back-to-school night, but for adults! Central Oregon teachers, school administrators, paraeducators, teacher aides, content specialists and all educators are invited to network with community organizations to support and enhance their upcoming school year. Join in demonstrations and get take-home resources.  6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | light refreshments provided FREE for public, private and homeschool (more…)

The past 50 years have seen a remarkable revolution in the way scientists study nature’s scenery. At the heart of this revolution lies the discovery of intricate patterns called fractals. The growing impact of these natural patterns raises a crucial question – can nature’s beauty trigger a dramatic reduction in stress and mental fatigue? Join (more…)

Have you ever considered what lives at the top of the forest? Hear from Dr. Hannah Prather, Visiting Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Biology at Reed College, who has spent years climbing, exploring and protecting the forest canopy. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, doors open 5:30 pm FREE, RSVP required. Tickets (more…)

Bend’s biggest little art show is back! Join us for The 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza, a weekend celebrating Bend’s biggest little art show! Featuring over 10,000 pieces of original art by establish and emerging local artists, this year’s show presented by Bright Place Gallery promises to be the biggest yet. As always, each mini masterpiece (more…)

Nez Perce language expert, storyteller and educator Harry Slickpoo Jr. works to preserve, share, and promote Nez Perce lifeways. As the Collections Specialist for the Nez Perce Tribe Hitéemenwees Research Library, Slickpoo uses cultural items to support the continuation of living cultures and Native languages today. Learn more about Slickpoo’s work and the resilience of (more…)

Winter hours begin! The Museum will now be open daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (more…)

A healthy garden begins with healthy soil. But what’s the recipe for good soil? A mix of plants, animals, fungi, moisture and an understanding of your soil’s individual history are necessary to support a productive garden. Join Garrett L. Duyck, Basin Resource Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, to learn about soil management in (more…)