(Mark Nelson, Ph.D. | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum)
Hear the Story of Biosphere 2
Is it possible to build a closed ecosystem with the ability to create oxygen and grow food? In 1991, eight scientists attempted to answer that question, sealing themselves for more than two years into a structure of glass pyramids and buildings known as Biosphere 2.
On Wednesday, April 13, join us at the Museum for the Biosphere 2 Presentation. We’ll have the honor of meeting Mark Nelson, Ph.D., a member of the “Biospherian” crew featured in the exhibit Imagine a World. Nelson will share his experience and learnings through Biosphere 2 and his career.
Imagine a World: Biosphere 2 Presentation
Wednesday, April 13
7-8pm
Rimrock Café open 6:15-7pm
$10, members receive 20% discount
RSVP: Registration
Participants will be required to show upon arrival a COVID-19 vaccination card or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours and a photo ID. Those under 12 years of age are welcome without a vaccination card or negative test.
Get Roped at the Ranch
On Saturday, April 16, meet Antonio Huerta at the 1904 Miller Ranch and let him introduce you to the world of the charro at Roping at the Ranch!
Charros are the embodiment of a tradition that stretches back more than 500 years. Huerta, a charro, will perform roping techniques and share the rich heritage of Mexican people with Museum visitors. See Antonio keep the past alive!
PLUS Mariachi Monumental will perform traditional Mexican folk music at the ranch from 11-1pm!
Roping at the Ranch
Saturday, April 16
11am-3pm
FREE with Museum admission
A Quiet Night at the Museum
Have you heard of our access program Museum and Me? It’s a quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours.
Join us for the next Museum and Me on Thursday, April 28. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites.
Museum and Me
Thursday, April 28
5-8pm
FREE for individuals, friends and family
RSVP: Registration
A Special Gift for Mom
This Mother’s Day, surprise your mom with a gift as special as she is: Adopt an Animal from the High Desert Museum! Some packages include Museum passes, a plush stuffed animal and more. And your gift will support the care of amazing animals!
Which one is her favorite? You can adopt a badger, barn owl, bald eagle, desert tortoise, gray fox, great horned owl, river otter, porcupine, striped skunk, Western rattlesnake, red-tailed hawk or rainbow trout.
Adopt an Animal for Mom today!
Adopt an Animal gifts must be ordered online by Friday, April 29, to guarantee their arrival by Mother’s Day.
