High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Mark Nelson, Ph.D., was one of an eight-person “Biospherian” crew that sealed itself into the self-contained Biosphere 2, an eco-laboratory featured in the exhibit Imagine a World. Today, he is chairman of the Institute of Ecotechnics, head of Wastewater Gardens International and has worked for several decades in scientific fields such as bioregenerative space life […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Don’t miss the last day of Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening. Through the stories of four Indigenous runners, the exhibit highlights the historical significance of running in Native cultures in the Western United States and running as an expression of empowerment, sovereignty and cultural revitalization today.
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Through Saturday, MARCH 26 Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife specialists showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm $5, members receive 20% discount
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
What was school like in 1885? Imagine attending class in a one-room schoolhouse—all grades, first through eighth, in the same room. Students only spoke when called upon, reading aloud and writing math problems on the chalkboard. Attend school in 1885 in Silver City and learn about the artifacts in the one-room schoolhouse while students recite […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Through Saturday, MARCH 26 Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife specialists showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm $5, members receive 20% discount
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Winter can be a cold, dark time in the High Desert. Join the Millers as they get ready for and celebrate the season. Learn what goes into getting ready for winter on a homestead. The Millers will share how they keep the cabin cozy during the winter months, including sharing a recipe to make at […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Museum Members, please join us online! Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., will talk about what’s next for the Museum. Wildlife staff will also offer insight into animals in the Museum’s care. This is a virtual event and when registered, you will receive an email with login instructions by Wednesday, December 8 at 12:00 pm.