The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon opened in 1982, brings regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources together to promote an understanding of natural and cultural heritage of North America’s high desert county. The museum uses indoor and outdoor exhibits, wildlife in natural-like habitats, and living history demonstrations to help people discover and appreciate the high desert environment.
Mission: Though exhibits, wildlife, and living history, the High Desert Museum creates learning experiences to help audiences discover their connection to the past, their role in the present, and their responsibility to the future.
Purpose: To enable a deeper understanding of the region’s arts, culture, history and natural sciences through the presentation and interpretation of visual art exhibits, historical artifacts, living history performances and wildlife encounters.
[Left to right: Jan Michelson, volunteer; Molly Black, Assoc. Director of Development; Amy Merrill, volunteer; Earl A. Chiles, major donor of Spirit of West Hall where exhibit is currently on display]
On Friday night, June 20th, Amy Merrill, CVI Resource Manager who works in Bend, Oregon,volunteered for the opening of the “In the Dark” traveling exhibit from the Cincinnati Museum Center with hands-on experience activities exploring the nocturnal world and the species that are adapted to it.
[By Amy Merrill]
