High Desert Museum: Guided Discovery Tours

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Discovery Tours

Guided Discovery Tours at the Museum

Museum instructors and volunteers guide students through activities at the Museum using the exhibits, grounds and classrooms. 

Fired Up About Oregon's Forests FREE (Including transportation!)

A FREE, full-day field trip focusing on the effects of fire in ponderosa pine forest ecosystems.  Even transportation costs are free!  Registration required, space limited.

  • Grades  4-8
  • Cost      Free

Ponderosa Pine- A Life Story

This program examines the life cycles and needs of living things, especially trees.  Teachers receive a pre-visit kit that focuses on life cycles, sorting and classifying trees, and how people use trees.  During the Museum visit, students observe and complete an investigation during a hands-on field study.  Transportation to the Museum for this program is free.

  • Grades  1-3
  • Cost      $90 (includes transportation)