Solar Festival

May 10th 10:00am-3:00pm

See our amazing new solar telescope. The Sun will never be the same (or maybe it will.)

Wildflower Show

June 13,14, and 15      9:00am-5:00pm

Over 100 live specimens on display and experts to answer questions. Cost: $5.00 adults, $2.00 children (ages 2-12), and Members $2.00. Cost includes admission to Nature Center.

Astronomy Week  June 24-28

Information will be posted here or call (541)593-4394

So You want to See a Star?

Friday, June 27        2:00pm-3:00pm

Learn about what we’re viewing through our daytime telescopes. You’ll be surprised! * * FREE * *

Mystery of the High Cascades

Saturday, July 5       7:15pm-8:30pm

Learn about volcanoes, animals and wildfires of our area from a U.S. Forest Service Ranger. SHOW UP AT 6.45 to meet Smokey Bear. * * FREE * *

Star–Be-Cue n

Sat., July 12  7:30pm-11:00pm

Join us for catered BBQ (hamburgers and hot dogs) followed by a special presentation on constellations and night sky viewing. Cost: $12/Adult $8/child (ages 2-12) Members: Receive $2 discount,  Max Group: 50 Reservations required day prior to event by 3:00pm

It’s Leap Year -Year of the Frog

Wednesday, July 16   1:00pm-2:00pm

Did you know that amphibians can breathe through their skin? Come and learn about these fascinating creatures.  * * FREE * *

War on Weeds (WOW) Challenge

Friday, August 1

During WOW day pull the most weeds and you win! To find out details call 593-4394.

Chautauqua Program –Obsidian. History through the Volanic Glass Window.

Friday, August 1       7:00pm-8:00pm

Dennis Jenkins presents a fascinating look at the trail of “information” left by obsidian artifacts. * * FREE * *

Meterorites and Northern Lights

Thursday, August 4     7:30pm-8:30pm

Find out about rocks from space and the “dancing”

colors in the night sky.

* * FREE * *

Mt Bachelor Star Party    August 6-10

For info. visit www.mbsp.org or call (541)598-4406

Dinner Under The Stars n

Thursday, September 4   7:00pm-11:00pm

Enjoy a catered dinner followed by a presentation on a current astronomy topic and night sky viewing.

Cost: $20 adults/$15 children (ages 2-12)

Members receive $2 discount.  Max Group: 50

Reservations required day prior to event by 3:00pm

n Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for these activities and programs. Cancellations received by 3:30 pm the prior day will receive a full refund. Please call (541)593-4394 for reservations.