Event Type: Single Event

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…)

Join us for the High Desert Museum’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 13. This annual gathering is an opportunity to come together as a community of supporters and friends to celebrate all that has been accomplished this past year and to look ahead at what’s next. Executive Director Dana Whitelaw will highlight achievements from the (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…)

During the 1980s, Smith Rock rose from a rarely visited state park to an internationally famous destination for the world’s top rock climbers. The birthplace of American sport climbing, the revolutionary style pioneered here led to an explosion in the popularity of the sport, culminating in the inclusion of sport climbing in the Olympic Games. (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…)

Have you ever found yourself wandering beneath towering evergreens, wondering about the mysteries of the canopy above you? Nestled amidst the treetops, the forest canopy stands as one of the last biotic frontiers. Join Dr. Hannah Prather, Visiting Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Biology at Reed College, as she explores the (more…)