Join Dr. Scott Fisher, Director of Pine Mountain Observatory in Central Oregon, as he shares his experience working with some of the largest telescopes in the world. Along the way he will also provide a new cosmic perspective through modern astronomy images and discussion of the solar system.

Join for a virtual tour and historical look at SNCO’s observatory. They'll share details about their expansive telescope collection and discuss some of the specialized equipment in depth. During a virtual tour of the facility you will also hear about SNCO’s exciting expansion plans for the future. Lastly, if weather allows, they'll take a look…

With the new year upon us and anticipation swirling about the changes 2021 could bring, this is a great time to discuss goal-setting. How can you, your family and kids set SMART goals that will inspire confidence? How can taking on challenges and celebrating achievements benefit our young people? Join Camp Fire Central Oregon for…

Live Show Webinar: Join for an exciting session on Navajo (Dine) little known ancient astronomy! Learn how the Coyote created chaos as the Holy Beings were naming the stars. See how Navajo star knowledge is still used today, and what is the Navajo protocol for telling stories of the sky. With a focus on the…

"Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, parents across the country — and the world — are watching their children slide down an increasingly slippery path into an all-consuming digital life...increased online use is associated with anxiety, depression, obesity and aggression — 'and addiction to the medium itself.'" This alarming and important read from The…

Come join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a special talk on Mars, including nighttime viewing, as they celebrate the landing of the Mars Perseverance Rover and Mars Ingenuity Helicopter on the Red Planet. If you think it’s hard to put a car sized robot on a planet millions of miles away, wait until you…

Margaret Smith, Executive Director of The Trumpeter Swan Society, will share the amazing story of the return of Trumpeter Swans to North America and the key players in their return. During this program, you’ll learn about the different priorities for swan management and restoration across the four North American flyways, the role of zoos and refuges…

Join for an exciting live show on Hawai'ian Indigenous Astronomy including the revitalization of Wayfinding and traditional Hawai'ian methods of navigation. Students from the Volcano School of Arts and Sciences will present their research which will include a place-based activity, “Make Your Own Hawai'ian Star Compasses” and essential understanding of the Hawaiian Star Families. Also…

Celebrate the spring equinox with Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory while learning about the seasons and humanity’s ties to the Earth’s relationship with the Sun. Discover how ancient cultures created calendars and marked significant dates such as solstices and equinoxes, and how modern society studies seasonal changes and natural cycles of the Earth and Sun.

Mars and Earth have much in common. They’re both small rocky planets, and although Mars is smaller, both planets have a similar length of day.  Both planets have ice at the poles, and Mars may even have water flowing like Earth.  Mars also may have quakes and similar geologic features. Scientists have been gathering evidence…