Sawmill Demonstration
High Desert Museum South Highway 97, Bend, OR, United StatesFull steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and how lumber was processed on-the-go at the turn of the century.
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Lost in Place Nature Writing Intensive
The Lodge at Summer Lake Oregon 31, Summer Lake, Oregon, United StatesJoin The Writing Ranch and the High Desert Museum on a unique weekend nature writing intensive at the Lodge at Summer Lake. Daily generative workshops will be led by Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, author of five poetry and four nonfiction titles, and will be complemented by morning ecological and archaeological field trips and evening […]
$1,200
Bat Walk Wednesday
High Desert Museum South Highway 97, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin the High Desert Museum for a guided twilight expedition in search of bats! Brush up on nocturnal species with Museum experts before heading outside to search for our flying mammalian friends. Weather-appropriate clothing and a flashlight or headlamp are necessary.
$10
Museum & Me
High Desert Museum South Highway 97, Bend, OR, United StatesA quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs are available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more.
2026 High Desert Rendezvous
High Desert Museum South Highway 97, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us for the 37th annual High Desert Rendezvous, a rip-roaring evening including dinner, art, wildlife encounters, a live auction, raffle and more. This fundraiser supports the Museum’s exhibitions and programs.
$250
Sawmill Demonstration
High Desert Museum South Highway 97, Bend, OR, United StatesFull steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action for the final time this summer. Learn how lumber was processed on-the-go at the turn of the century.
