Event Type: Single Event

    Endangered in the High Desert November 11, 2023 – July 7, 2024   It’s been 50 years since Congress passed the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a law that aims to protect vulnerable species from extinction. The ESA is often associated with the 1990 listing of the northern spotted owl. But there are other species in (more…)

Natural History Pub: Protecting Invertebrates Insects and other invertebrates serve a critical role across global ecosystems. Invertebrates pollinate plants, control pests, cycle nutrients and provide food for other species. The application of pesticides, however, not only kills unwanted plants and (more…)

Join us for Museum & Me 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 exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more. 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm FREE for individuals, friends (more…)

National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Ronan Donovan moderates a panel discussion exploring the complex relationships between wolves and humans in Oregon. Meet the Panelists: Cameron Krebs, Rancher Cameron Krebs is a recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Price (TRGP) for his innovation in creating the Mineral Bin. (more…)

An Evening with Ronan Donovan: National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Join the Museum in welcoming National Geographic Photographer and Explorer Ronan Donovan to celebrate the opening of the exhibition Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan. Donovan will share images he captured while studying wolves in Yellowstone National Park and Ellesmere Island in the Arctic Circle. Doors (more…)

Check out the Silver Sage Trading Winter Sale Begins! Get your year-end shopping going! Silver Sage Trading will offer 10% off most merchandise for all visitors and 20% off most merchandise for Museum members. You need not pay admission if your destination is Silver Sage Trading! (more…)