A Floristic Inventory of the Owens River Headwater Area, Mono County, California with Rachel Tageant
Rachel Tageant presents, “A Floristic Inventory of the Owens River Headwater Area, Mono
County, California”.
Rachel Tageant, a master’s student studying Botany at Claremont Graduate University and the
California Botanic Garden, will present her research in the Owens River Headwater Area on
Saturday, March 29, at 3 PM. The Owens River Headwaters Area is approximately 140km 2
(54mi 2 ) and has…
Explore the Area
Exploring the Area The Northern Mojave Desert and Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains Visitor Information The museum is located in the center of a region home to natural wonders ranging from the sand dunes of Death Valley to the high alpine meadows of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tourism Information A variety of guides and visitor info are available, covering Death Valley and…
Children’s Hour: “Wildflowers”
See an impressive array of wildflowers all in one location.
I hope you have had the opportunity to venture outside and see the wildflowers blooming in the Rademacher Hills, Short Canyon, and other areas. As of February 25, many wildflowers are blooming. It’s a different year for wildflowers due to the wet fall and winter, above-average temperatures in December and January, followed by more rain…
Conservation in the IWV Event 2026: Pollinators, Desert Gardens and Water Free Saturday
Meet some of our local conservation organizations, pick up some garden tips, learn about our local insects, plants and other wildlife. We have wonderful ideas to share with you!
In our local desert bio-diversity we have quite an abundance of wildlife and plants in our diverse range of habitats. While most of our human residents see mainly the creosote shrubland of the valley floor, we are…
Debbie Newton’s Art Gallery Exhibit: “Seeing Through My Eyes”
“Seeing Through My Eyes”
Artist Debbie Newton moved to Indian Wells Valley as a youngster in 1958.She went to work for the China Lake Naval Base in 1980 in the Contracts Department where she worked in various positions until she retired in 2010. In the late 80’s she started taking art classes offered on base then expanded lessons offered locally, in Bishop and other areas. She continues to…
March 2026 Newsletter
Museum Director’s Notes
By Debbie Benson, Director
Stars spill without end, Moon drapes silver on the mountain rims, Stillness guards the dark March begins that shift towards Spring and the concept of what we see as comfort. This winter seems to be a bit chillier at the Museum as we, much like everyone else, have been in some unsteady weather patterns. We look forward to what we know will be…
Searles Valley Historical Society Museums Field Trip
Most of these museums are “appointment only” but we’re in luck! We’ve made the arrangements to visit each of them. We’ll be visiting the Fire Museum, History House, Trona Railway Museum and Caboose, Archives, and the Old Guest House Museum. Docents will be on-hand at each location to guide us through their rich history and their exhibits. Want to peruse at your own pace? You can do that as well…
Mark Pahuta’s Photo Exhibit “Ridgecrest and the Eastern Sierra”
Still photographs of Ridgecrest and the local area.
A photographic exhibit of current locations from the viewpoint of a photographer.
Mark received a B.A. in History at Humboldt State University and an M.F.A. in Cinema at the University of Southern CA. A filmmaker and still photographer, he came to the Indian Wells Valley in 1976 for a career of more than 40 years at China Lake in the Film and…
Mark Pahuta’s Photo Exhibit “Ridgecrest and the Eastern Sierra”
Opening Reception Sunday January 18, 2pm
Still photographs of Ridgecrest and the local area.
A photographic exhibit of current locations from the viewpoint of a photographer.
Mark received a B.A. in History at Humboldt State University and an M.F.A. in Cinema at the University of Southern CA. A filmmaker and still photographer, he came to the Indian Wells Valley in 1976 for a career of more…
October 2025 Newsletter
Museum Director’s Notes
By Debbie Benson, Director
In all of the excitement and planning for the Dinner Auction on October 25, it is so very lovely to take a break and walk through the Gladys Merrick Garden. Volunteers are working to control the sudden sprouting of small trees from the rains. The cool morning breeze is making our little colored flags wave to passersby. Each color reflecting the…