(Explore the roles otters play in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert during our Otter Encounter program, happening daily at 1pm at the Autzen Otter Exhibit | Photograph by Jon Nelson)
Autumn has Arrived!
Discover our Fall Daily Schedule
With fall officially upon us, you really autumn know about our treat-filled fall daily schedule!
These programs are a hoot, and they’re free with Museum admission:
#1 — Stroll with one of our naturalists in the Natural History Walk
Join a naturalist for a short walk on Museum grounds to learn about the diverse habitats that support an abundance of High Desert plants an animals…daily at 10:30am.
#2 — Get nose to beak with real raptors in our Bird of Prey Encounter
Meet a non-releasable raptor in the Museum’s care as you learn about their roles in the environment and how we can ensure their future in the region…daily at 11am and 3pm.
#3 — Identify High Desert predatory mammals in Carnivore Talk
Wolves, cougars, and bobcats… oh my! Learn about the predatory mammals that call the High Desert home and discover their roles in the ecosystem…daily at 12pm.
#4 — Explore the secret lives of river otters in our Otter Encounter
Head to the Autzen Otter Exhibit to learn about the roles these charismatic animals play in riparian ecosystems…daily at 1pm.
#5 — Unlock some of the region’s most iconic species in High Desert Hooves
Mammals with hooves, such as mule deer and pronghorn, are some of the most iconic species in the High Desert. Find out how scientists study their migrations and manage challenging issue facing these populations…daily at 2pm.
Discover the Fall Daily Schedule
9am-5pm
Free with Museum admission