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HDM March | April | May 2018

HAPPENINGS

SPRING 2018

THIS ISSUE PROGRAMS | EXHIBITIONS | EVENTS

Daily Schedule Hours | Members Always Free

Summer
9:00 am–5:00 pm March 24 through October 31

Winter
10:00 am–4:00 pm November 1 through March 23

Subject to change. Please check our website.

High Desert Natural History Walk High Desert Reptile Encounter
10:30 am 1:30 pm
Explore the Museum grounds on this guided walk and learn about Learn about the reptiles
plants and animals that live in the High Desert. of the High Desert, from
identification and range to
1904 Miller Ranch and Sawmill anatomy and reproduction.
11:00 am — 3:00 pm (weekends only) This is a chance to touch a
Meet the Millers as they welcome you into the cold-blooded animal!
past. Explore how this working family lived and
supported themselves in the High Desert. Help High Desert Hooves
with chores and play pioneer games! 2:00 pm
Mammals with hooves, such as mule deer and pronghorn, are
Carnivore Talk some of the most iconic species in the High Desert. Find out how
11:00 am scientists study their migration patterns and manage challenging
From wolves to cougars to bobcats and issues facing these populations.
raccoons, the High Desert is home to many
predatory animals. Learn how to identify them MARCH 24 through MARCH 31
and hear about their ecology in the Oregon
Cascades and High Desert.

Bird of Prey Encounter
11:30 am and 2:45 pm
Have you ever been eye-to-eye with a bird of prey? Meet a raptor up
close! Discover how to identify these aerial predators, learn about
their fascinating adaptations, their habitat and how we ensure their
future in the High Desert.

Spirit of the West Tour See owls, hawks, falcons and more
In the Hall of Exploration and Settlement during this special spring break program!
12:15 pm
Take a guided journey through a TWO SHOWS DAILY 11:00 AMand1:30 PM
Native American rock shelter, fur trader
encampment, silver mine, the Oregon Trail MEMBERS: $3 w NON-MEMBERS: $5
and an 1885 settlement town. Explore how (PLUS ADMISSION)
the High Desert changed dramatically in
the 19th century. Tickets available online or at the Museum

Otter Encounter
1:00 pm
Explore this charismatic animal’s role in riparian
ecosystems of the High Desert. Where are they
found? What do they eat? How are they
an indicator of a healthy river community?

2 Cover photo courtesy of Adam McKibben. 541-382-4754 | HIGHDESERTMUSEUM.ORG/SKY-HUNTERS

Special thanks to our volunteer photographers:
R. Todd Carey, Heather Duchow, Jon Nelson, Lee Schaefer,
Abbott Schindler and John Williams.

Exhibitions A Skyliners climber, c. 1930s. Ongoing
With support from the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation Photo courtesy of the Deschutes Historical Museum
Dinosaurs Take Flight:
Openings The Art of Archaeopteryx

Ascent: Climbing Explored through April 8, 2018

April 28, 2018 through September 3, 2018 Enter the wonderful world
of Archaeopteryx, a famous
Immerse yourself in the history fossil that has informed our
and culture of climbing and current understanding of birds
mountaineering in the High Desert and flight. With fossils and more than 50 pieces of original art,
and discover why our region has murals and sculptures, six renowned artists from around the
long been a beacon for adventurers. world bring this iconic “missing link” back to life in this beautiful,
Learn about the evolution of gear interactive exhibition.
and the importance of balancing
outdoor recreation with Made possible by
environmental stewardship.
With support from Central Oregon Radiology Associates, P.C.
Made possible by
Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo
With support from Bend Magazine, Century Insurance Group, LLC and Chubb
through April 29, 2018
Kids Curate
Through stunning black-and-white photography, Blake Little
May 2, 2018 through June 3, 2018 presents a celebration of the spirit and camaraderie of the gay
rodeo during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collected
Celebrate the culmination of this year's Kids Curate program as body of work depicts Little's own experience with the rodeo as
you explore a series of interpretive panels highlighting the natural well as the collective memory of a vibrant community whose
and cultural history of the Crooked River Canyon. The exhibit was story is part of the Western experience.
created by Crooked River Elementary School fifth-grade students in
partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the Museum. Made possible by

Made possible by This project has been funded in part by the Oregon Heritage Commission,
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Bloomfield
Family This exhibit is a Program of and The National Endowment
Foundation for the Arts

With support from Dogs Ltd and Training, Fairfield Inn and Suites Downtown Bend, Innovation Lab: Design Inspired By Nature
and US Bank Foundation
through July 15, 2018
High Desert Dreams:
The Lost Homesteads Learn how nature inspires
of the Fort Rock Basin architects and engineers
as they design solutions to
May 12, 2018 through October 14, 2018 everyday human problems.
Examine real-world examples
Pioneers arrived by the hundreds in the of biomimicry and create
early 1900s with dreams of free land nature-inspired designs of
and fresh starts. They didn’t expect the your own as you explore this
extreme climate that caused them to family-friendly exhibit.
abandon their homes within 10 years. Photographer Rich Bergeman
captures the decaying homesteads, vanished town sites and High Made possible by
Desert ecology through beautiful black-and-white photographs.
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Where There’s Smoke An Unexpected Gift

By Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. Sometimes wonderful gifts arrive
from out of the blue. The Museum
One of the things that makes the Museum so special is its location, recently received a surprise legacy
nestled on 135 acres of pine forest. With that beauty comes the gift of $70,000 from the estate
very real threat of fire, as wildfire is part of our landscape in the of a man we didn’t know. But
High Desert. Because of that high risk, fire is always front and center through his family and his generous
in our planning. gift, we’ve gotten to know him.
Now, his gift makes perfect
The Museum’s land, donated by the Brooks-Scanlon company in the sense: Peter Cuthbert had a deep
1970s, sits on the Wildland Urban Interface, where the Deschutes appreciation of nature’s beauty.
National Forest transitions to the urban landscape of southern Bend.
This area is a critical part of the fire management needed to keep Born in Michigan in 1927, Pete later
our community safe from wildfire. One component of creating safe moved west, first to Oregon where
communities is prescribed burns. he graduated from U.S. Grant
High School, then to San Diego,
The low- to mid-elevation ponderosa pine forests throughout California after joining the Navy. It
Central Oregon are adapted to fire — these forests thrive and was there that he met his first wife,
are more resilient to insects, drought and wildfire. Low-intensity Lorie, at a USO dance. In 1958, he
burns historically occurred about every 20-25 years in the forest earned a Bachelor of Landscape
surrounding the Museum. This forest was logged in the 1920s, Architecture degree from University
creating a stand of homogenous trees that haven’t experienced the of Oregon. Pete and Lorie then
mild fires that are critical for healthy forests. There has been no fire moved back to California where they enjoyed a 40-year-long marriage and
for more than 100 years. raised three daughters.

We’re changing that this year. Our goal, for future generations, is for In Southern California, Pete’s career was centered around creating
the Museum’s forest to look like the large, park-like stands we see in beauty in communities. He was involved in the planning of the residential
more mature ponderosa stands like those surrounding Black Butte. development of University City in San Diego. He then became a park
Ideally, the forest should be a mosaic of older, more mature trees, planner for the County of San Diego, where he worked for 23 years,
with open space to encourage younger trees to thrive. Throughout planning elements of 54 county parks.
the past year, we’ve been working with our forest partners — the
Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy and the Deschutes Forest Another passion of Pete’s was music. He played trumpet for Big Band
Collaborative Project — to design a prescribed-burn plan to achieve groups and the Navy. After his first wife died, this love of music connected
these goals: restore mild, low-intensity fire to the Museum’s forested him to his second wife, Marjorie, a music professor and cello player. They
property and neighboring Deschutes National Forest south of the were married 28 years.
Museum, provide a more wildfire-resistant border to the Museum
and the southern Wildlife Urban Interface of Bend, and increase the Pete passed away on December 14, 2016. He is survived by his sisters,
health and resilience of the Museum’s forest. Ann and Priscilla; his wife, Marjorie; three daughters, Cindy, Lisa and Teri;
five grandchildren, Vince, Allison, Adam, Alyssa and Ricky; and great-
When you see some smoke this spring at the Museum — not to grandchildren, Shiloh and Oliver.
worry! This is a planned, highly organized and safe prescribed burn
to keep the property properly stewarded for future Museum-goers. We are immensely grateful that Pete included the High Desert Museum
There will be opportunities to view the fire up close on the day of the in his estate plans. His gift will go a long way in support of our mission. To
burn — stay tuned! learn more about legacy giving call 541-382-4754 ext. 248.

Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. Our Mission
Executive Director
To explore the High Desert’s unique landscape, cultures,

wildlife, history and arts, connecting our visitors to the

past and helping them discover their role in the present

4 and responsibility to the future.

Into the Wild: A Family ULTURE ENCCOOSUTRUAMGEESD!
Adventure Workshop Series V
RE 5K Trail Run, Walk
By Christina Cid, Director of Programs VENTU & Kids’ Dash

Join us for a free family science workshop series where adult caregivers June 16, 2018
with children ages 8 through 10 will uncover the mysteries of carnivores
hidden in our local forests. Participants will work with wildlife biologists Get ready to kick up some dirt while winding through the Museum’s
in the classroom and in the field, learning how to identify animals, how to beautiful High Desert forest acreage. The family-friendly fun in-
track their movements and explore how they survive. cludes a post-race celebration with living history characters, music
and food and drinks (Bloody Marys for ages 21 and older).
Workshops are scheduled on these Saturdays: April 7, April 14, April 21,
April 28, May 5 and May 12. During the program, we will conduct research Early-bird Race Registration (by May 4):
to examine the effectiveness of the workshops with the goal of improving Non-member: $25 per person | Member: $20 per person
family programming nationwide. Museum admission included with race entry
Entrance fee increases after May 4, 2018
Space is limited and families must apply to participate. Applications Race starts at 8:00 am at the Museum
are due by Friday, March 9. Priority acceptance will be given to Central
Oregon families outside of Bend. Visit www.highdesertmuseum.org/into- For more details visit:
the-wild for more information and to apply. www.highdesertmuseum.org/vultureventure

The workshop series is hosted by the High Desert Museum and the WITH SUPPORT FROM: FOOTZONE, EBERHARD’S DAIRY,
Deschutes Public Library, with support from the Institute of Museum and RED BEE PRESS, WHOLE FOODS, BIGFOOT BEVERAGES
Library Services. AND BLUEFISH DENTAL

SURVIVE! Friday, May 11 @ 6:00 pmo
n
trail
Grab a teammate and face
the the unpredictable Oregon Trail
as this classic frontier adventure

g game comes to life!
o r e Competitors and spectators must be at least

21+ 21 years of age. Costumes encouraged.

Teams of two $20, spectators $3 | Food and drinks available
Registration and prepayment required: highdesertmuseum.org/trail

Museum Board of Trustees Fiscal Year June 30, 2017

Board Chair ANNUAL REPORT
Josh Newton
Creating Connections
Collections Chair
Cameron Kerr Josh Newton
High Desert Museum Board Chair
Treasurer
Don Paterson Connecting, both to community and place, is at the core of the High Desert Museum’s mission. We accomplish
this by weaving together art, science, culture, wildlife and history, connecting visitors to the High Desert region
Secretary and bringing together different perspectives and voices in our community. With your support, this past fiscal year
Tom Triplett we made great strides toward achieving these goals. Following are just a few highlights. I hope you are as excited
about these accomplishments as I am.
Governance Chair
Ryan Hagemann The exhibition World War II: The High Desert Home Front told the stories of women, Latinos, African Americans,
American Indians and Japanese Americans in the High Desert region during World War II. One multicultural
Executive Director family stated they traveled over 500 miles to see the exhibition because it offered them a chance to learn about
Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. their heritage in a museum setting. Programs associated with the exhibit enabled community members to share
their experiences. Whether growing up in a Japanese Internment Camp or at the Hanford nuclear production
Marilyn Beem site, witnessing the impact of the Bracero Program, or serving in the war, these stories brought together different
Ryan W. Bounds community members and increased understanding of our shared heritage.
Gretchen Brooks
Kathryn Collins Last spring, rural families, scientists, and museum and library professionals participated in a series of workshops
Gail Hayes Davis that used storytelling to facilitate dialogue about our local environment. This project, funded by the Institute
Julie Drinkward of Museum and Library Services, will help us learn how to better engage our rural community in future STEM
Delia Feliciano (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs at the Museum. The High Desert Museum was the only
Jim Franzen museum in the nation to receive this grant.
Peter J. Hall
Sharon Hewitt The Museum also advocated for increased access to art opportunities in rural communities. House Bill 3139, which
Al Kennedy promotes rural art access and clarifies the role of museums in providing art experiences, passed with bipartisan
KC Lockrem support and was signed by Governor Brown in June 2017. Building on this enthusiasm for the arts, we launched
Nelson Mathews an arts and culture initiative and hired our first Curator of Art and Community Engagement. These steps have led
Randy Miller to exciting new opportunities for the Museum, such as a Creative Heights grant to support Water in the West. This
Kevin Palmer interdisciplinary exhibition will involve artists and organizations from across the state and use different artistic
Greg Rasmussen mediums to explore water issues.
Lori Ray
Peter Richter Finally, we are excited about a strong partnership we’re building with the Museum at Warm Springs that garnered
Steve Shropshire a professional development grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The goal is for both
Susan Skalski museums to learn from each other's experiences and strengths.
Rich Wininger
Your support as donors, members, volunteers and visitors made these accomplishments possible. Thank you.
Life Trustee
Mike Hollern

MAKING AN IMPACTRBATERTECEAONKRIDDNAGNCE Ranked the #1 thing to
do in Bend three years
181,561 visitors in a row by TripAdvisor

174 animals BEHIND THE SCENES 25,138 volunteer hours 1 new Curator of Art and
valued at $606,831 Community Engagement
New wildlife: 5,168 members position created
peregrine falcon
WILDLIFE ARTS & EXHIBITS 12 new exhibits, including
lamprey WWII: The High Desert
raven Home Front
otter
29,000 artifacts and
objects

I learned so much about energy and solar panels. You
convinced me to want to be an engineer and build new stuff.

–8th grade student from Culver Middle School

OUTREACH Provided 12,987 Reached students
free or reduced- in 81 schools
price admissions
Offered free
Reached 8,666 programs in 8
students through regional libraries
our STEAM field
experiences

Smithsonian A liate

FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017

OTHER EARNED REVENUE 5% 2017 ATTENDANCE

CAFÉ AND STORE SALES 11% MEMBERSHIPS 8% 185,000
ADMISSIONS 28% 180,000
SUPPORT INVESTMENT INCOME 8% 175,000
AND REVENUE FUNDRAISING EVENTS 5%

GRANTS 18% CONTRIBUTIONS 17% 170,000
165,000

MANAGEMENT 5% 160,000
FUNDRAISING 9%
PROGRAMMATIC 155,000
EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AND
EDUCATIONAL 86% 150,000
DOLLARS WELL SPENT

145,000

FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17

Statement of Financial Position (All Funds) 2017 2016 Statement of Financial Activities (All Funds) 2017 2016

ASSETS $1,491,723 $1,518,036 OPERATING SUPPORT AND REVENUE $342,151 $343,620
Current Assets $164,703 $47,024 Memberships $1,267,953 $1,171,017
$107,098 $85,786 Admissions, net of discounts $1,017,732
Cash and cash equivalents $82,047 $54,261 Contributions $762,936
Receivables Educational and program fees $141,573 $140,907
Inventory $1,845,571 $1,705,107 Museum store and café sales, net of COGS $473,795 $414,370
Prepaid expenses and deposits Grants $782,769 $598,416
$60,000 $2,949,132 Fundraising events, net $204,248 $360,070
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $3,166,428 $13,694,106 Event rental $59,254 $55,498
$13,196,891 $18,348,345 Investment income $358,620
Grants receivable, noncurrent $18,268,890 Gain (loss) on disposal of assets $(1,886) $35,793
$367,158 Other revenue $61,279 $(30,445)
Endowment Investments TOTAL ASSETS $365,819 $99,799 TOTAL OPERATING SUPPORT $4,452,692
Fixed Assets, net $84,401 $466,957 AND REVENUE $5,821
$1,355,848 $4,112,799
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $450,220 $471,612 EXPENSES $842,779
Current Liabilities $13,545,890 Program Services $670,233 $1,263,658
$502,012 $14,017,502 $461,035 $855,158
Accounts payable $13,031,670 Exhibits $618,414
and accrued expenses $13,533,682 $2,262,774 Education and program fees $3,329,895 $421,220
Deferred revenue $2,683,876 $1,601,112 Visitor services
$17,881,388 Communications $219,432 $3,158,450
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $1,601,112 $18,348,345 Total program services $338,848
$17,818,670 $558,280 $214,884
NET ASSETS $18,268,890 Support Services $377,471
Unrestricted Management and general $3,888,175 $592,355
Fundraising
Board designated endowment $564,517 $3,750,805
Undesignated Total support services
Total unrestricted $627,235 $361,994
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $(62,718)
Temporarily restricted $664,163
Permanently restricted GAIN (LOSS) BEFORE DEPRECIATION $(302,169)

TOTAL NET ASSETS Depreciation expense
Total change in net assets after depreciation
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

With comparative totals for the year ended June 30, 2016

Note: The figures that appear in the financial summary are derived from the 2016 Audited Financial Statements.
The complete 2016 Financial Statements are available at the Museum.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS, FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
GIVING FROM JULY 1, 2016—DECEMBER 31, 2017

Golden Spurs ($500 — $999) Anna Morrow Century Insurance Group, LLC Land Rover Portland
Gary & Susan Allen Mt. Bachelor Village Resort Chimps, Inc. Gary & Kellie Landers
Stephen & Anne Andersen Art O'Sullivan Chubb Gail Layman
John Belsick Pacific Art & Framing David & Debbie Craig/ Catherine & Shaul Levi/
Jeff & Debbie Andrews Pacific Power Meyer Memorial Trust Cascadia Foundation
Bend Golf & Country Club James B. Palmer, Jr. Jon & Kim Curley Mark A. Long & Elizabeth A. Schleuing
Black Butte Ranch Corporation Arie & Gladys Pilz Gail & Mike Davis Margie & Jim Lussier
Bluefish Dental & Orthodontics John & Laura Pings Lesley Day Leslie & Gene Lynch
Bob & Karen Boyd Shirley Ray & James Fairchild Desert Orthopedics MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions
The Brace Place TJ & Amy Richter Carolyn & Bob Dietz Gary Maffei
Brasada Ranch Scott & Linda Robson Alisa Do Mary Marker
Becky Breeze & Co. John & Kim Rogers Dogs Limited Training Nelson & Joanne Mathews
Bob & Dellie Brell Arianna Ruder DoubleTree by Hilton Bend Oregon Char & Jim McCreight
Mrs. Sheldon V. Brooks Steve & Tammy Rzonca Eagle Wealth Management Charles McGrath
Ben & Elizabeth Canning Joyce Sayle & Julie Norfleet Eberhard's Dairy Products Leslie McIntyre & Kevin Gorman
Francisco & Celia Corona Jacob & Anna Schep Donald Edwards Marilyn McIver
Angelo & Cecilia Costas Doug & Vicki Schmidt Susan Evans Inman Linda & Anthony Meier
Patrick & Pris Cronin Steve & Lisa Shropshire Tom & Katelyn Evans/ Mary & James Meier
Sandy & Bruce Cummings Iman & Taj Simmons Mentor Graphics Foundation Linda & Phil Meurer
Jim & Dory Delp Steve & Linda Sogge Delia Feliciano & Greg Larson Julie & Dennis Miller
Judy Dolim Dale & Carol Stewart John & Mimi Fettig The Miller Lumber Company
Sage & Lynne Dorsey Bobbie & Danielle Strome Elizabeth A. Fields Kate Mills
Burt & Carol Douglass Bill & Gila Taylor Five Talent Moda Health
Eastlake Picture Framing Thomas & Phillis Temple FootZone Bend Jan Moore
Kevin & Megan Elhers Tom & Lois Worcester Laurel & Win Francis Dennis Murphy
Bob Engelbrecht & Susan Dove Robert Fulton & Jennifer Wallace Navis Technologies
Nancy Faries Fellow ($1,000 — $2,499) John Gilbert & Brenda Hedges/ Neil Kelly Company
Harvey Fineberg & Mary Wilson 10 Barrel Brewing Company The Holborn Foundation Connie & Dan Newport
Kristin & Tommy Fish Amerititle David Gilmore & Scott Woods Jennifer & Josh Newton
Suzan Frangos Meredith & Bob Amon Helen & Brian Gold The Nugget Newspaper
Kent & Anne Gatling Anonymous Steven & Margi Goldberg Blair O'Donnell & Joe Murray
Daniel Gherman ASI Wealth Management Loretta & Skip Goldy Oregon Department of Education
Michael & Linda Gocke Athletic Club of Bend Goldy Family Fund of the OCF Oregon Humanities
Laura & Vaughn Grubaugh Jim & Flo Atkinson Linda Goodman & Mark Engdall Oregon Institute of Technology
Gary Guttormsen & Jan Morris Ruth & Phillip Backup G5 Search Marketing Pacific Northwest Forest Service
Hanson Gift Fund Ted & Leslie Bainbridge GR Cattle Co. Association
Collins & Wendy Hemingway Bob & Carolyn Ballin Brian & Helen Gold Pacific Power Foundation
Fund of the OCF Baney Corporation Grace Bio Labs Kevin & Jennifer Palmer
Jude & Glen Hord Joe & Robin Bankofier Al Graf & Martha Helmreich
Brian & Virginia Horler Bend Garbage & Recycling Anne & Frank Graham We appreciate your generous
Integrated Eyecare Bend Party Rental Brad & Sarah Gray
Anne & Robert Jennings BendBroadband Tim & Jenny Green gifts! The donors listed reflect
Valeri Jones Jay & Julie Bennett Stephanie & Stephen Greer
Richard & Jean Josephson Jean & Bob Bennett Peggy & Ray Grimm pledges, cash and in-kind goods
Patrick & Linda Kallal Scott Blackwell Peter Gross
Wayne Kirk & Beverly Parker Bleu Bite Catering Thaddeus & Jenny Grudzien and services for calendar 2017
Andrina & Adam Knobel Judy & David Bluhm Peter & Prudence Hammett and those who made gifts from
KOHD BMS Technologies Ken & Sheila Harrison
Marinus Koning & Patricia O'Neill Susan & George Boehlert Amber & Mike Hayes 7/1/16 through 12/31/16, as we
Rodger & Sophia Krage Bonneville Power Admin. Margaret Heater transition to a calendar year for
June & Greg Krol Bethany & Ryan Bounds Nancy & Dallas Henrichsen
Jason & Sara LaFaver Brian's Cabinets Helen Herman donor recognition. If donations
Bill & Nancy Laws Bright Wood Corporation Breanne & Peyton Holmes
Daisy Layman Brooks Resources Corporation Judith Hawes Holmes were made during both periods,
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Brown & Brown NW/Lumbermens Richard & Bonnie Howells
Joe & Sue Loe Tom Browning Shelly Hummel & Jay Walsh they are listed at the higher level.
Erin & Darrin MacDonald Knute & Patricia Buehler/ Juliet Imes
Paul & Barbara MacMillan Ford Family Foundation Nancy & John James Event and raffle tickets and
Kim Manning & Timiothy Koger Gary & Mary Jane Cadez Roger & Wendy Johnson
Ned & Jody Martin Shelly & Mark Callaghan Craig & Lynn Johnston tangible items such as Adopt-an-
Bill & Nichole McCabe Callan Accounting Services Jordan Ramis PC
Bob & Bente McClanathan Abigail & Brown Cannon Andrew Jordan Animal and auction packages
Matthew & Natasha McFarland Duncan & Cindy Campbell of Pat & Les Joslin
Ann & Tom McGranahan the Campbell Foundation Michele Jurasek are not included.
Carmen & James Melamed Gail & Muriel Carbiener Sam Kaplan
Jeff & Susie Mengis Carlson Sign Co. Larry Katz & Kathy Baker-Katz While we strive for accuracy in
Ray Murphy & Janet Truselo John & Joan Casey/Casey Family Chuck Kenlan
Ray & Kathryn Miller Fund of the OCF KGW-TV this report, we are human and
Thomas Mitchell Central Oregon Association of Realtors Hal & Francie Kibby
Monqui Presents Central Oregon Visitors Association Anita & Ronald Kutella apologize for any oversight that

may have occurred. Please call

Heather Vihstadt at 541-323-3314.

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Fellow (continued) Bendistillery/Crater Lake Spirits David Wooderson Director's Council ($10,000 — $24,999)
Richard and Maryann Parker BendTel Zolo Media 1859 Media
Rick & Judy Parker/ Bennington Properties Asilia Africa
R. H. Parker United Foundation Bigfoot Beverages Museum Associate ($5,000 — $9,999) The Bend Foundation
Donald Paterson Lorissa Bounds Air Link Bend Research - A Division of Capsugel
Skip & Lynda Paznokas Karen & Roger Bounds Anonymous The Bulletin
Joan Pease Cascade Publications Avion Water Company Children's Forest of Central Oregon
Pergerine Sports, LLC Providence Park Heidi & Donnie Castleman Marilyn & Paul Beem Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
Cheryl & Gary Plagmann Central Oregon Radiology Assoc., P.C. Bend Awards & Engraving The Coit Family Foundation
Ted & Jean Polos Conrad Clark Fund of the OCF Hillary Bounds Peggy & Greg Cushman/
Brigadier General David Price & Paula Price Douglas M. & Kathryn C. Collins Susan & Fred Breidenbach Robert W. Chandler Fund of the OCF
Ernest Price Leona & Robert DeArmond Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Julie & Wayne Drinkward
Mitzi Putney Kathleen & James Dennis Barbara & John Cadle/Porter E. Sean Easly
Michelle & Greg Quesnel Deschutes Cultural Coalition & Helenmae Thompson Foundation First Interstate Bank
Suzanne & Brooks Ragen Enterprise Holdings Foundation Jay & Melissa Carlton/WKD Foundation The Ford Family Foundation
Lou & Hollings Renton Facebook Prineville Data Center William & Anne Carwile Gray Family Foundation
Giorgio & Hope Roccasalva Fairfield Inn & Suites Jaqueline Castle/John H. Bruce M. Hall & Family
Rotary Club of Greater Bend Marriott Downtown Bend & Dorothy M. Castle CLA Harvest Foundation
Mark & Kristin Scalgione/ Elisabeth & John Farwell Chambers Family Foundation William & Nancy Hildick
Francis Cheney Family Foundation Fox Central Oregon Ronald Cochran & Julia Kennedy Cochran Sue & Mike Hollern
Mark Schang of Edward Jones Jim & Barbara Franzen Margaret Ann Cole Rebecca Julian
Robert & Janice Schock GreenLoop IT Solutions Combined Communications Connie & Lee Kearney
Schock Fund of the OCF Ryan Hagemann & Roy Perez Jim & Jean Curran William & Gail McCormick
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Peter & Diana Hall Deschutes Brewery Mid Oregon Credit Union
Tony & Annalisa Scripa Bill Healy Foundation The Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Craig & Lynne Moore/Craig W.
Chuck & Tish Shepard/Hoodoo Lari & John Hodecker Robert & Mercedes Eichholz Foundation & Linda J. Moore Family Fund of the OCF
Shevlin Dental Center, Inc. Horizon Broadcasting Group Explorer Media Oregon Cultural Trust
Mike Simon ICE Fine Jewelry Nancy Fischer Oregon State University
Susan Skalski & Jim Golden Karnopp Petersen, LLP Harland & Gwen Friesen/ Nancy & Izzy Oren
Sleep Inn Karen Katzbeck & Bob Fuelleman Friesen Foundation Marcia H. Randall
Jay & Yvonne Smith Al Kennedy Ann Goss/Willard L. Greg & Jan Rasmussen
Nancy & Donald Smith Cameron Kerr/Charles E. & Mary Miller & Ruth P. Eccles Charitable Foundation The Reser Family Foundation
Barbara Snow Family Fund of the OCF Janis & Randy Grout/Williamson Family Ken & Charlotte Richardson
Dorro C. Sokol Jenny Kerry & Vern Tyerman Fund of the OCF Adam & Sam Hutter Sunset Magazine
The Source Weekly La Quinta Inn & Suites Henry & Sharon Hewitt Taylor Northwest LLC
St. Charles Health System Leslie & Randy Labbe Carol & Peter Holzer Herbert A. Templeton Foundation
Jody Stahancyk & John Crawford Diane Lake Beth & Ed Irish Trust Management Services
Dorothy & Peter Steel Tim LaRoche & Cindy Latimer The Samuel S. Johnson Foundation Tykeson Family Charitable Trust
Strictly Organic Coffee Company Josh & Zhai Logan/The Standard KFXO TV - Fox 39 USDA USFS
Tompkins Family Fund Cynde & Steve Magidson Mark & Katherine Kralj/ Webfoot Painting
Andrea & Thomas Tongue Carter & Bobbie McConnell Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Whole Foods
TransCanada Betsy McCool KTVZ NewsChannel 21
Twist Cocktail Catering Co. Jim Noonan & Margaret Schaus Kristie Marshall & David Parker Founder’s Circle ($25,000+)
US Bank Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation Martha & Tim McGinnis Bend Cultural Tourism Fund
Ann & Rod Van Allen Oregon Zoo Foundation The Nature Conservancy Gretchen Brooks
Marian & Hans van den Houten Pacific Wild Horse Club Nosler Eva Chiles Meyer Fund #2 of the OCF
Lori & Gary Vencill Lori & Rod Ray Sanders & Danielle Nye Fred W. Fields Fund of the OCF
Vernier Software & Technology LLC Red Lion Inn & Suites Old Mill District Hollis Fund of the OCF
Vesta Hospitality/Riverhouse on Deschutes Chip & Michelle Reeves Oregon College Savings Plan Institute of Museum & Library Services
Vista Capital Partners Lyn Schmidt Oregon Community Foundation Meyer Memorial Trust
Carol Wadsworth Jordan Schnitzer Oregon Forest Resources Institute James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation
Wanderlust Tours Karen M Schroth Oregon Heritage Commission Oregon Arts Commission
Ellen Waterston Charitable Foundation for Animals Oregon Historic Trails Fund of the OCF Charlotte & Joe Rodgers
Linda & John Watson Lindsay B. Scott & Brian McPhun PGE Foundation The Roundhouse Foundation
Susan & John Waymire John & Linda Shelk/Shelk Fund of the OCF Peter & Leslie Richter Jo Ann Tomlinson
Wells Fargo Private Bank Dick & Shellie Silliman SELCO Community Credit Union Tom & JoanTriplett/
Henry Wessinger/Hilltop Foundation Connie & David W. Souther Trish & Bill Smith Bill & Tom Triplett Fund of the OCF
Warren John & La Juana West State of Oregon Storms Family Foundation Richard & Sally Wilson
Western Oregon University Department of Administrative Services Sunriver Resort
Belinda Whipp Bonnie Steele Tate & Tate Catering Legacy Gifts ($1,000+)
Dana Whitelaw & Jason Albert Summit Bank Christine & David Vernier The Estate of Ann & Phil Aines
Rick & Karyn Williams Suntrack Sound Jody Ward/Ward Fund of the OCF The Estate of John Cruickshank
Robert & Clella Thomas/ Carmen & Tom West The Estate of Peter Cuthbert
Curator’s Circle ($2,500 — $4,999) Dorris Coombs Thomas Fund of the OCF Ed & Eloise Whitelaw The Estate of Kay Eberhard
Barbara Baetz-Greenwalt & Peter Greenwalt Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust Richard Wininger The Estate of Jim Peterson
Peter & Missy Bechen/ US Bank Foundation Bob & Mary Anne Woodell The Estate of Sean Rice
The Bechen Family Foundation Wells Fargo Juan Young Trust The Estate of Patricia Mary Gainsforth
Jo & Patrick Becker/The Clark Foundation Dan Wieden & Priscilla Bernard Wieden
Bend Magazine Bruce & Gretchen Willison
Bend Radio Group Kay & Tim Winn

SPRING 2018

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 TUESDAY, MARCH 13 FRIDAY, MARCH 16 SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Natural History Pub: An Evening with
Tales from the Paleo-artist Gary Staab
Nature Conservancy Field Join internationally-renowned sculptor
and paleo-artist Gary Staab for a
See description on page 9. talk about his artwork and extensive
experience collaborating with
The Big Fall, by G.C. "Kip" Hinton, July 4, 1960, Cody, WYRSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/TNC scientists to bring dinosaurs back to life.
Washington State University Libraries Staab has spent a lifetime using
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 his skills to reconstruct dinosaurs
and other extinct animals. He has
completed commissions for National Weekend Workshop:
Geographic, The Smithsonian and Oregon Volcanoes
many other museums. His projects Oregon has an explosive past!
include the life-sized brachiosaurus at Discover how the Cascade Mountains
the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. were formed in this workshop for the
Staab will also talk about his work whole family. Learn about the two
recreating mummies (King Tut types of volcanoes that are found
and the Iceman), recently featured globally, and where you can ascend
in a NOVA documentary. each type in Central Oregon. Through
demonstrations, experiments and
Out West with Buffalo Bill: 6:00 pm artwork, there are many ways to
LGBT Stories of the American West Member $3, non-members $7 explore what’s beneath our feet.
Many gay men and women born in
rural, western communities leave RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/paleo- 10:30 am — 12:00 pm
their hometowns behind in search evening Member $10, non-members $15
of community, companionship and
security. Gregory Hinton, author SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Registration and prepayment required:
and historian, will showcase LGBT highdesertmuseum.org/volcanoes
history and culture in the American Christine Quintasket:
West. He'll discuss his nationally- A Cultural Activist on the MONDAY, MARCH 19
acclaimed program series, Out West, Columbia Plateau
which includes lectures, plays, film Join Professor Laurie Arnold, director of Sculpting Dinosaurs with Wonder Woman:
and gallery exhibitions. Hear how Gonzaga University’s Native American Paleo-artist Gary Staab A Feminist Hero in a Leotard?
the program was inspired by Hinton’s Studies program, for a talk about Join internationally-renowned sculptor Women’s rights activists have used
longing to return home as his true Christine Quintasket, author, cultural and paleo-artist Gary Staab for a Wonder Woman as a symbol of
self and how William F. "Buffalo Bill" activist and public intellectual. A dinosaur sculpting workshop. Staab will empowerment. Yet, her sexualized,
Cody led the way. member of the Confederated Tribes explain the process of how he brings white Western image often fails to
of the Colville Reservation, Quintasket extinct animals back to life and teach represent female independence
6:00 pm is best known as an author, published workshop participants how to sculpt or real women. This talk, by historian
Museum café will be open for food under the pen name Mourning Dove, a dinosaur! This hands-on workshop Michelle Seiler-Godfrey, Ph. D., will
and drinks but her life's work also included cultural is designed for the general public explore the icon’s history and the
Member $5, non-members $10 preservation and political leadership, and is fast-paced, fun and kid-friendly. complex relationship between Wonder
Free for COCC students as well as caring for her family and Supplies and materials will be provided. Woman and women’s rights activists
her community. Our conversation will All skill levels welcome. Age level: from the 1940s through today.
RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/out-west celebrate the many aspects of this 6 and older. All children should be
Colville woman navigating a complex accompanied by an adult.
In partnership with Central Oregon new 20th century.
Community College's Nancy R. 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Chandler Visiting Scholar Program 6:00 pm Member $15, non-members $20
Museum café will be open for food
SATURDAY, MARCH 10 and drinks Registration and prepayment required: 6:00 pm
Member $3, non-members $7 highdesertmuseum.org/paleo- Museum café will be open for food
Thorn Hollow String Band workshop and drinks
Enjoy toe-tapping, old-time tunes RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/ Member $3, non-members $7
played by our house band. quintasket
Dancing encouraged! RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/wonder
This program is part of Bend Women's
11:00 am — 2:00 pm March, a month-long celebration of This program is part of Bend Women's
the ways that women are shaping our March, a month long celebration of all
community. of the ways that women are shaping our
community.

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SPRING 2018

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 SAT.—SAT. 24—31 MONDAY, APRIL 2 SUNDAY, APRIL 8
MARCH Exhibition Closing:
Dinosaurs Take Flight:
Where Are Queer People Welcome? The Art of Archaeopteryx
Most Americans now accept gay and
lesbian relationships, but the queer TUESDAY, APRIL 10
population is made up of an array of
Sky Hunters communities and experiences. Are all Natural History Pub:
Raptors take flight overhead in this queer people accepted, tolerated and Beaver-Based Restoration:
intimate demonstration. Experience embraced everywhere? Jill Winsor, a Communities Partnering with
these powerful predators up close as self-described nerdy queer feminist Rodents to Rehabilitate
our wildlife specialists showcase the who happens to work as a policy Our Watersheds
birds’ agility and grace. advocate, will guide a conversation
asking the questions: Where are we See description on page 9.
11:00 am and 1:30 pm made to feel welcome? Where do we
Members $3, non-members $5 feel unwelcome and unsafe? How do RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/beavers
plus admission race, language, gender identity, family
structure, faith, where we work and
Registration and prepayment: where we live shape how we are seen,
highdesertmuseum.org/sky-hunters or welcomed and accepted?
purchase tickets at admissions
6:00 pm SATURDAY, APRIL 14
This is a free public event

RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/people-
welcome

Why We Need Darkness: This event is part of Oregon Humanities’
Paul Bogard statewide Conversation Project.
Using light inefficiently wastes money
and energy, harms our health and WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 THURSDAY, APRIL 5
our environment and robs us of the
stars. On the day of the spring equinox, Kids’ Day: Nature’s Tools No Man’s Land Still Life Drawing Workshop
Paul Bogard will discuss the wonder Inspired by the current exhibit Documentary and Discussion Create still life drawings of historical
of a dark night sky, the issue of light Innovation Lab, this Kids’ Day theme A screening of the eye-opening artifacts from the High Desert
pollution and some possible solutions. will inspire young learners to use documentary No Man’s Land, an on- Museum’s collection under the
He is the author of The End of Night: nature to solve real-world problems. the-ground, detailed account of the guidance of artist and teacher Ian
Searching for Natural Darkness in an Participate in hands-on arts and crafts 2016 standoff between the occupiers Factor. Artists and aspiring artists will
Age of Artificial Light and an assistant and STEM stations at activity tables of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge have the opportunity to draw rarely-
professor of creative writing and throughout the Museum. and federal authorities, followed by a seen objects from the Museum’s
environmental literature at James Free with Museum admission facilitated discussion. collections vault. Materials required
Madison University in Virginia. Made possible by include a sketchbook or drawing pad
6:00 pm, doors open 5:45 pm (18” x 24” or smaller), and preferred
6:00 pm, doors open 5:45 pm With support from Wells Fargo Museum café will be open for food drawing supplies — pencil, charcoal,
Museum café will be open for food and drinks eraser, watercolor, pen or ink.
and drinks Members $5, non-members $10 Age level: 14 and older
Members $7, non-members $12
RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/ 10:00 am — 1:00 pm
RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/darkness no-mans Members $20, non-members $25

In partnership with With support from Registration and prepayment required:
highdesertmuseum.org/still-life

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 SATURDAY, APRIL 14
Summer Hours Begin
Museum is open from Thorn Hollow String Band
9:00 am — 5:00 pm Enjoy toe-tapping, old-time tunes
played by our house band. Dancing
encouraged!

11:00 am — 2:00 pm

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SATURDAY, APRIL 21 SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Swainson’s and Squirrels Tuesday, March 13
Explore the great migration of Tales from the Nature Conservancy
Swainson’s hawks as these powerful Matt Miller, director of science communications
raptors return to Central Oregon for The Nature Conservancy and editor of the
from their wintering grounds in South popular Cool Green Science blog, has worked for
America. Their arrival is timed with The Nature Conservancy for 14 years. Join us to
the emergence of Belding’s ground hear some exciting tales from the field.
squirrels from hibernation. Join a
wildlife curator for this trip to Fort RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/TNC
Rock for a comprehensive look at this
important predator-prey relationship, Dutch Dining: Breakfast Tuesday, April 10
and how humans can throw it off Camping season is right around the Beaver-Based Restoration:
balance. corner! Enhance your camp kitchen Communities Partnering with Rodents to
skills with this Dutch oven cooking Rehabilitate Our Watersheds
7:00 am — 2:00 pm class. Breakfast is served after you High Desert riparian ecosystems face threats
Members $40, non-members $50 learn how to select, prepare and fire up from a wide range of pressures. How are
your oven and coals. ecologists mimicking beaver dams to restore
Registration and prepayment required: healthy stream habitats? Join Dr. Chris Jordon,
highdesertmuseum.org/field-trip 10:00 am — 12:00 pm ecologist with NOAA-Fisheries; Dr. Matt Orr,
Members $10, non-members $15 assistant professor of biology at Oregon State
27 University; and Dr. Nick Weber, fisheries biologist
Registration and prepayment required: with Eco Logical Research, Inc. for an insightful
highdesertmuseum.org/dutch discussion of beaver ecology and riparian
restoration.
FRIDAY, APRIL
RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/beavers
Exclusive Members’ WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
Exhibition Preview: Exhibition Opening:
Ascent: Climbing Explored Kids Curate Tuesday, May 8
Discover the history and culture of Climate Science, Impacts and Policy
mountaineering and rock climbing SATURDAY, MAY 5 Climate change is one of the most important
and learn about the geology that challenges humanity has ever faced. But together,
draws climbing enthusiasts to our Conservation Photography we can be part of the solution. Catherine
region. See climbing-inspired art and Join our wildlife curators to meet and Macdonald, director of policy and external
explore hands-on activities, including photograph a variety of species in the affairs for the Oregon chapter of The Nature
a climbing wall. Join us in celebrating Museum’s living collection and learn Conservancy (TNC), and Dr. Ryan Huago, forest
the spirit and sport of climbing with about their natural history. Workshop ecologist for TNC, will discuss the latest in
live music, family-friendly activities, includes an optional classroom session climate science, impacts and policy.
food and beverages. on Friday at 6:00 pm followed by a
day shadowing a wildlife curator to RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/climate
6:30 pm — 8:00 pm learn about wildlife conservation.
Hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar Photographic opportunities include 7:00 pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)
Members free, guests $5 raptors in flight and mammals in natural Food and beverage sales in Father Luke’s
settings throughout Museum grounds. Room help support this popular lecture series.
RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/ascent Seating is limited and RSVP is required.
-opening
Free
28 At McMenamins Old St. Francis School In partnership with
700 NW Bond St., Bend
SATURDAY, APRIL 10:00 am — 3:00 pm
Members $100, non-members $150
Exhibition Opening:
Registration and prepayment required:
Ascent: Climbing Explored highdesertmuseum.org/photography

9MUST-DO GUIDE TO SPRING

SPRING 2018

TUESDAY, MAY 8 FRIDAY, MAY 11 FRIDAY, MAY 18 SUNDAY, MAY 20

Survive the Oregon Trail! Museum and Me Birding for Breakfast
You played the video game and Children and adults with physical, You might be surprised by the
now’s your chance to try it LIVE! Grab intellectual and/or social disabilities variety of migrating songbirds on
your friends and meet at the Miller are invited to enjoy the High Desert the Museum grounds! Come before
Homestead Ranch for an Oregon Trail Museum after hours when it’s we open to experience the serene
obstacle course. Can you ford the quiet and uncrowded. Explore the pleasure of strolling for sparrows.
river without losing your supplies? Is Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit Tour independently or join a wildlife
your shot steady enough to feed your your favorites. curator or naturalist volunteer to help
wagon party? How are your wood you identify the birds. Coffee, tea and
cutting and fire building skills? Race 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm pastries provided.
through a series of challenges. Prizes Free for individuals, friends and
will be awarded. Ages 21+ only. family 7:00 am — 9:00 am
(Doors open at 6:30 am)
Senior Day 6:00 pm RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/ Members $10, non-members $15
Free admission for all visitors 65 years Teams of two $20, spectators $3 museum-me
or older. Food and drinks available
Made possible by RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/birding
Made possible by
Registration and prepayment required: TUESDAY, MAY 22
highdesertmuseum.org/trail

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Exhibition Opening: SATURDAY, MAY

TUESDAY, MAY 8 High Desert Dreams: The Lost
Homesteads of the Fort Rock Basin
Natural History Pub:
Climate Science, Impacts and Policy 12

See description on page 9. SATURDAY, MAY

RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/climate Thorn Hollow String Band
Enjoy toe-tapping, old-time tunes
THURSDAY, MAY 10 played by our house band. Dancing Whose Land?
encouraged! Community Conversation
Public lands are part of our national
11:00 am — 2:00 pm Exploring Oregon’s heritage, belonging to us and to future
Rock Art Legacy generations. Join Curator of Natural
THURSDAY, MAY 17 What stories were Native Americans History Louise Shirley and Curator of
telling through petroglyphs and Western History Laura Ferguson for
Evolution of a Climber Pioneer Settlers pictographs created thousands of a discussion of public lands and their
Join us for an inspiring and of the Fort Rock Valley years ago? Travel with Andries Fourie, management. Who benefits from the
entertaining evening with Patagonia They came with dreams of a new HDM’s curator of art and community existence of public lands? Are National
climbing ambassador and award- life, but were forced to abandon engagement, to several publicly Parks America’s “greatest idea,” as
winning author Kelly Cordes. Kelly will their homes within a few years. Join accessible rock art sites in Central Wallace Stegner claimed? What value
share photographs and stories of his photographer Rich Bergeman and and Eastern Oregon. The field trip do public lands hold and what do we
evolution as a climber, alpinist and a panel of descendants of pioneer across Oregon’s stunning outback hope for their future?
outdoor adventurer. settlers to hear stories of lost will provide historical, cultural and
communities of the Fort Rock Valley. ecological context for the region’s 6:00 pm, doors open 5:45 pm
6:00 pm Then view the exhibition High Desert rock art. Transportation will be Museum café will be open for food
Museum café will be open for food Dreams: The Lost Homesteads of the provided. Participants should bring and drinks
and drinks Fort Rock Basin, featuring photographs a lunch, water and dress for outdoor Members $3, non-members $7
Members $3, non-members $5 by Rich Bergeman. activity. Appropriate for all ages.
Children must be accompanied RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/
RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/climber 6:00 pm — 7:00 pm by an adult. conversation
Museum café will be open for food
and drinks 8:00 am — 6:00 pm With support from
Members $3, non-members $7 Member $40, non-members $50

RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/pioneers Registration and prepayment required:
highdesertmuseum.org/rock-art

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Two class options available: Wednesdays or Thursdays spring break!
10:00 am — 11:00 am
March 26 — 30, 2018
Come on an adventure! 9:00 am — 3:00 pm

Parents/guardians and children ages 3-5 investigate science, art, music, Kids in kindergarten — 5th
stories and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled grade will have fun exploring
with exciting artifacts while journeying through the Museum’s nature nature, culture and science.
trails and exhibits. Foster artistic expression in your little one and take Day camps fill up fast. Check
home activities to continue the learning. New themes weekly! the website for availability.

March 7 and 8 April 11 and 12 May 16 and 17 Animal Trackers
To be a Tortoise Microscope Explorers Reaching for the Summit (K — 1st grade)
What do you know about the Find out how different natural It’s never too early to learn about Learn about tracks and signs
life of a tortoise? Dive into the objects look at a microscopic climbing and mountaineering! animals leave behind and see if
world of shells and scutes as level. We’ll collect specimens Learn some climbing knots, try you have what it takes to track
you imagine living as a tortoise and examine different textures, on a harness and make mountain- wildlife.
for a day. patterns and colors using a hand- inspired art.
held, digital microscope. Plentiful, Powerful Pollinators
March 14 and 15 May 23 and 24 (2nd — 3rd grade)
Interstellar April 18 and 19 Scat and Tracks From birds to bats to insects,
We will have a blast with the NO BACKPACK EXPLORERS Everything leaves a trail no learn about the variety of
stars, the moon and the sun in a matter where it goes. Be a wildlife organisms that pollinate plants.
space-themed day that focuses April 25 and 26 detective as you learn how Through experiments, outside
on everything outer space! With You Otter Love It! animals use their scat and tracks exploration and hands-on
math, science and art, it’s going Bounding, somersaulting and to communicate in the wild! activities, campers will become
to be out of this world! slip-sliding around the river, experts in the power
otters clearly know how to have May 30 and 31 of pollinators.
March 21 and 22 fun. Come discover what makes Plant Safari
What’s a-buzz? these aquatic wonders so special. Identify plants around the Outdoor Survival Skills
Spring is here and the pollinators Museum grounds. As you find (4th — 5th grade)
are out! Explore how bees, May 2 and 3 plants shown on the scavenger Are you wilderness wise?
butterflies and hummingbirds Beyond Bags hunt, hidden words will be Survival skills do not come
help take care of the forest. What do you carry all your revealed. Put the words together naturally. Test your ability to
treasures in? Plateau Indian Bags to decode the mystery phrase build shelters, track wildlife and
March 28 and 29 were used every day. Find out and get a prize! navigate the woods.
NO BACKPACK EXPLORERS what traditions they hold and the
stories they told. Backpack Explorers will Registration now open
April 4 and 5 resume in September 2018. Members $170
Making Music May 9 and 10 Have a great summer! Non-members $195
Shake your leg. Flap your Junior Ornithologist
wings. We’ll explore music and Come study and gather data Extended care:
movement this week. Make your about the winged wonders of the 7:45 am — 9:00 am, $45/week
own instrument and take it home Museum as an ornithologist — a 3:00 pm — 5:15 pm, $45/week
for family fun! scientist who studies birds! Both mornings and afternoons,
$70/week
Members $10 per child, non-members $15 per child, plus
Museum admission for accompanying adult. $5 materials fee Register online at:
for siblings younger than 3 who participate in the crafts. highdesertmuseum.org/spring-
break-kids-camp
Registration and prepayment required:
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Why Climb? High Desert Museum Nonprofit Org
59800 South Highway 97 US Postage
By Laura Ferguson, Bend, Oregon 97702
Curator of Western History Paid
Bend OR
When asked why he wanted to climb Mount Permit No 224
Everest, mountaineer George Leigh Mallory
replied, “If you cannot understand that there SAVE DATE saturday, august 25 at 5:00 pmTHE
is something in man which responds to the
challenge of this mountain and goes out to Made possible by www.highdesertmuseum.org/hdr | [email protected]
meet it, that the struggle is the struggle of
life itself upward and forever upward, then Member FDIC.
you won’t see why we go. What we get from
this adventure is just sheer joy. And joy is, SUMMER! JUNE 18 through AUGUST 24
after all, the end of life.”
5-day 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ascent: Climbing Explored highlights the camps Monday-Friday
history and culture of mountaineering
and rock climbing in the High Desert. Extended care available
Beginning with the sport’s mountaineering
roots, it showcases the ways advancements Kindergarten–1st
in gear and individuals’ achievements 2nd–3rd
pushed the sport to new heights. The
exhibit traces efforts to ascend Yosemite’s 4th–5th grades
granite monoliths and the development
of sport climbing at Smith Rock. It
celebrates the vibrant culture climbers
cultivated along the way.

The exhibit also considers the relationship
between outdoor recreation and
environmental stewardship. Many
mountaineers and climbers have long been
advocates for environmental protections,
even as their outdoor pursuits bring people
to previously untrammeled wild places.

Through stories, artifacts, art and hands-on
opportunities to explore the inner workings
of the gear, Ascent captures the “sheer joy”
of climbing.

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1: www.highdesertmuseum.org/kids-camps

Climbing Lava Butte, c. 1910. 541-382-4754 Smithsonian A liate
Photo courtesy of the Deschutes Historical Museum www.highdesertmuseum.org
HDM Happenings is the newsletter of
the High Desert Museum.
Spring 2018 | Issue no. 11