Natural History Pub: Experimental Science at the H. J. Andrews

McMenamins 700 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR, United States

The H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest is a 15,800-acre site in the Cascades. Created in 1948, the Andrews has attracted scientists from across the world who perform long-term ecological studies at the site. Despite its ancient trees and rich biodiversity, the Andrews remains a secret from many Oregonians. Please join Dr. William Robbins, Emeritus Distinguished …

Free with RSVP

The 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

The Museum is once again honored to host this year’s 20-Dollar Art Show, presented by Bright Place Gallery. Ever-growing and defiant in the face of inflation, this year’s event will feature thousands of pieces of original art by well over 100 local artists for the low, low price of $20 each. Join us to celebrate our …

$5

Exhibition Opening – Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

We are incredibly excited to welcome the National Geographic Society traveling exhibit, Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan, to the High Desert Museum on October 23, 2023. The opening of the exhibition is in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Endangered Species Act. Images featured in the exhibition were captured by National Geographic …

Free with paid admission

An Evening with Ronan Donovan

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

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. A public reception in the Museum’s Rimrock Café will precede his talk.

$15

Howling Around!

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Bring the whole family to experience the world of wolves through dynamic and interactive stations with National Geographic Photographer Ronan Donovan. Learn about wolf family dynamics, unique adaptations, how to howl like a wolf and more!

Free with paid admission