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The High Desert Museum is located near Bend, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1982, it brings regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources together to promote an understanding of natural and cultural heritage of North America's high desert country. The museum includes indoor and outdoor exhibits of wildlife in natural-like habitats ...
Donald M. Kerr (1946 – February 4, 2015) was an American wildlife biologist and conservationist.He founded the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. [1] Kerr led the museum for sixteen years, helping it develop and expand to become one of Central Oregon's most popular tourist attractions.
After Joslin retired from teaching and the Forest Service, he focused on writing and volunteer work. He is a fellow of the High Desert Museum and has served as president of the Deschutes County Historical Society's board of directors. [1] [2] [6] [15] He has also written six articles for The Oregon Encyclopedia. [14]
Chiles also supported cultural institutions in Oregon and around the country. He was a lifelong member of the Oregon Symphony Associations' board and a long-time member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's oversight board. Chiles was also a life trustee of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. [1] [3]
Sep. 17—Sul Ross State University and the Museum of the Big Bend are pleased to welcome John Klingemann, Ph.D. back to Alpine as the new Director and Assistant Vice President of Advancement, and ...
In 1982, Chandler helped establish the High Desert Museum near Bend. He was the institution's largest financial donor for many years, contributing over $1 million to the museum. His gifts funded many of the museum's exhibits, publications, and educational programs. He also served as chairman of the museum's board of directors in 1989 and 1990 ...
This list of museums in Oregon encompasses museums defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing.
Before him, former President Donald Trump — who will soon take office again — spent Christmases in Florida at his Mar-a-Lago estate, per reports.During their holidays in Florida, Trump and ...