(Photo by John Williams)
Win the Extraordinary Opportunity to Name the Museum’s New Aplomado Falcon
It’s true! You could win the opportunity to name the Museum’s majestic aplomado falcon. How do you make this dream—valued at $10,000—a reality?
Enter the raffle at the button below! Tickets are $25 each with a maximum of 750 tickets sold. The winner, selected during High Desert Rendezvous on August 24, will also score a behind-the-scenes wildlife tour, High Desert Museum Family Membership, eight tickets to Raptors of the Desert Sky 2025, a falcon stuffed animal and a framed naming certificate.
Win and give the gift of a lifetime to a fellow animal lover, or make a lifelong memory with your family and friends! Good luck!
Your name should be inspired by the High Desert, respect the animal and must be appropriate to the Museum’s various audiences. The Museum reserves the right to approve the aplomado falcon’s name.
The winner does not have to be present at High Desert Rendezvous to receive their prize.
$25 each, maximum 750 tickets sold
High Desert Museum’s Signature Fundraiser Returns August 24
The High Desert Museum’s beloved annual fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous, returns for its 35th year on Saturday, August 24!
Join us for an evening of celebration as we gather to support the Museum’s dynamic programs, exhibitions and wildlife. Meet a few of the Museum’s remarkable animal ambassadors, bid on your favorite pieces from the juried Art in the West exhibition, and mingle with friends new and old — all before you sit down to dine and enjoy the live auction.
We hope to see you at Rendezvous. Cheers!
If you have questions, please contact us at sjones@highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754 ext. 169
Have you explored our new Forest at Night interactive experience?
Discover the remarkable world of the High Desert’s nocturnal creatures in our new interactive experience, Forest at Night. Here’s what you can look forward to when you enter this enchanting space:
- Embark on a whimsical journey into the nighttime habitat of various creatures, all within our Changing Forest pavilion.
- At the heart of the experience lies a simulated forest bathed in the soft glow of stars and moonlight, where you’ll encounter detailed representations of nocturnal inhabitants.
- Engage with our large touchscreen interface to explore the animated landscape and delve into the unique adaptations of each species, from the white-lined sphinx to the great-horned owl.
- Gain insight into the challenges faced by nocturnal species and discover how they navigate and hunt under the cover of darkness.
- Learn about the pressing issue of light pollution and its impact on nocturnal ecosystems.
Together, let’s discover the magic of the night and the importance of safeguarding the habitat of our nocturnal neighbors!
