Presented by the Coalition for the Deschutes and Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe Join us for an evening of adventure and personal insight as Susan Conrad shares her passion for kayaking and stories of her journey of a lifetime. In spring 2010, Susan Conrad launched a journey of the sea and … Continue reading
Join us for the third installment of the Bend High Desert Speaker Series with Jason Kesling, Environmental Program Director of the Upper Snake River Tribes Foundation. Learn about the establishment and structure of the Upper Snake River Tribes, and gain an in-depth understanding of how the USRTF is adapting to … Continue reading
WILD UTAH: America's Red Rock Wilderness is a 14-minute documentary that advocates for protecting more than 9 million acres of federally managed public lands as Wilderness, areas of pristine natural beauty, unique and untrammeled ecosystems, and unfathomable cultural significance. This film takes the viewer through the diverse landscape and draws … Continue reading
High Desert Museum Natural History PubJust like ample sunshine and panoramic views of the Cascades, fire is a natural part of our Central Oregon ecosystems. Nicole Strong, assistant professor of forestry and natural resources with Oregon State University Extension Service, will describe the different ways our Central Oregon forest ecosystems … Continue reading
Planning to hit the trails this season? Ever worry how you’d respond to a person in distress, miles from the nearest emergency vehicle? Get ready for summer with our pop-up series on Wilderness First Aid, courtesy of our friends at Beyond the Edge. Classes are free, and come with a … Continue reading
Planning to hit the trails this season? Ever worry how you’d respond to a person in distress, miles from the nearest emergency vehicle? Get ready for summer with our pop-up series on Wilderness First Aid, courtesy of our friends at Beyond the Edge. Classes are free, and come with a … Continue reading
Presented by William L. Sullivan, Author Author and hiking guru William L. Sullivan takes us on a tour of a dozen new or dramatically changed trails in the area between Salem and Bend, featured in the newly released fifth edition of his guidebook, 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Included … Continue reading
Join us on an exciting evening expedition in search of bats on our grounds using echolocator equipment. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and a flashlight or headlamp to be prepared for touring the Museum after hours.7:30 pm — 9:00 pm, doors at 7:15 pm$10, Members receive 20% discountRegistration and prepayment required
COTA Movie NightRethink Waste and The Environmental Center invite you to a special COTA Movie Night presentation of EXPIRED. The film combines two topics close to their sustainability mission: people powered transportation and wasted food awareness…Kieran Kolle completed an unusual trip. With a group of friends, he cycled from the … Continue reading
Speakers include Cliff Barackman of "Finding Bigfoot", Ken Gerhard of "In Search of Monsters", Shane Corson of The Olympic Project, Shelly Covington-Montana - a certified wildlife tracker, Marc Myrsell - Ape Canyon Attack expert, Pacific NorthWeird - film makers, and Tom Broadhead of the Bigfoot Field Research Organization. Monster X … Continue reading