Museum Events

How do storms and storm-water affect our water?
Buildings and paving prevent storm-water from soaking into the ground, resulting in higher peak flows during storms.

Urban runoff often carries high concentrations of various pollutants, including tire and brake wear products, oil, trash, and waste from dogs and other animals.

Tom Hesseldenz will help us understand this important topic. Solutions will be discussed.

A field trip in town will occur the following day, Saturday, July 15.

Your $5 donation for this event is greatly appreciated.

Charnna Gilmore from the Scott River Watershed Council will lead a tour of Beaver Dam Analog projects in the Scott Valley.
She will share her story of how she became involved in beaver restoration and provide some history of beavers.
Charrna is working to bring beavers back to Scott Valley and will explain why that is so important. Limited to 20 people.

In this watercolor painting class you will learn to paint landscapes carved by water with Chris Messer, well-known artist and teacher.

This one-day class will be held outside (plein-air). In coordination with the museum’s current exhibit on “Water is Life”, artists may reflect on how water has shaped this area.

After registering, you will receive a supply list.

As a supporter of the community, Chris has happily donated paintings to many fundraising events, and is also always willing to talk art and offer advice to budding artists.

Registration: $30 per person