A Night with Friends

The Friends of Malheur NWR are kicking off National Wildlife Refuge Celebration Week with an evening of fun in honor of Malheur NWR and the mystical dark skies that blanket the Refuge. Did you know that Malheur NWR lies beneath the largest contiguous expanse of dark skies in the lower 48? This little known fact is gaining attention from scientists, naturalists, and creatives alike. Join us in honoring this with messages three such individuals!

Ellen Waterston, Award winning Poet, Author, and Writing Instructor

Scott Fisher, Pine Mountain Observatory Director

Bill Kowalik, International Dark Skies - Oregon Board Chair

Enjoy these passionate and knowledgable speakers in addition to a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, and one FREE drink ticket per attendee! 

WHEN: Saturday October 7th, Doors open at 5:30pm

WHERE: McMenamin's St Francis School (700 NW Bond St. Bend, OR)

COST: FREE! We want to encourage our Friends to come out, socialize, and Celebrate! But bring your checkbook or credit card because the auction will be enticing and all proceeds support the Friends ongoing work at Malheur NWR.

Want to stay overnight? A Block of rooms has been reserved for our Friends in the Ed House. Group Block Code is 2310FRIEND. When making your reservation online, you must change the special rates tab to group/block. Or you can make a hotel reservations directly through the hotel front desk 24-7 by calling (541) 382.5174. Make sure to reference the group block code or telse you could be told that no rooms are available or be assigned to a different area of the property.