Events

If you want a peek behind the curtain of the Burning Man phenomenon, join us for a lecture from a representative of the Burning Man Project. We will learn what makes the art and culture of the legendary event so unique and why it can only take place in the Black Rock Desert. 6:00 pm...

In a time when we may be feeling especially isolated, Shelli Walters' show, Water Echo is a vibrant visual connection to nature and the world around us. These new mixed media pieces explore the powerful energy and movement of water flowing through rivers, lakes, seas – and our souls. "While creating these paintings, I thought...

It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties relate to other aspects of an ecosystem? Dr. Ron Reuter, associate professor of natural resources at OSU-Cascades, will draw from his research in Oregon, as...

It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties relate to other aspects of an ecosystem? Dr. Ron Reuter, associate professor of natural resources at OSU-Cascades, will draw from his research in Oregon, as...

Join our wildlife curators to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. Experienced photographers will be available to walk participants through various camera techniques with portrait-style and action photography opportunities with raptors and mammals. Participants are welcome to explore the fundamentals of their equipment during a preliminary meeting on Friday, May 8 at...

Thorn Hollow String Band Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! 11:00 am — 2:00 pm Free with Museum admission https://highdesertmuseum.org/events/thorn-hollow-string-band-20/ High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy 97 Bend, OR

Human success has come at the expense of many nonhuman species. Due to human actions, the extinction rate is estimated to be 1,000 times higher than the natural “background” rate. Some local, native species, such as the Oregon spotted frog, are threatened. How do we feel about the permanent loss of countless other species and...

June 22 – 28 is National Pollinator Week! Celebrate with activities to learn more about the pollinators upon which our local ecosystems-and our food system-depend. FREE with Museum admission.

Full steam ahead! Discover how critical this steam-powered sawmill was to homestead families in the High Desert while seeing it in action. FREE with Museum admission.