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"The University of Oregon's Museum of Natural and Cultural History protects significant collections, enhances knowledge, and encourages stewardship of human and natural history through research, preservation, and education." My own little place of work here on campus; this non profit organization encompasses the cultural and natural history of the Native Oregonians, New exhibits opened recently!

the Artists for Conservation Foundation (AFC) is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the natural world. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the Foundation represents the world's leading collective of artists focused on nature and wildlife, with a membership spanning five continents and twenty-seven countries. The organization's mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation, biodiversity, sustainability and environmental education through art that celebrates our natural heritage.

"The museum welcomes students of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds to explore exhibits and participate in hands-on learning. Pre-registration is required. Programs are taught by knowledgeable museum guides and are designed to meet National and Oregon State learning standards" The museum's mission to education is a huge aspect of the organization, on daily basis education programs take place to educate the surrounding community.

If you think of Red Rocks Park as just a beautiful place to see a concert, think again! Around you are 868 acres of deer, dinosaurs, pines and prairie, geological wonders and spectacular vistas. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The diverse environment allows visitors to see plants, birds and animals of both regions. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a geological phenomenon - the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage.

Dream of mine to attend a concert here. Have a lot of friends who have and say its the best concert venue in the United States. Beautiful scenery and great music, can't go wrong.

The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions is a legally-binding international agreement that ensures artists, cultural professionals, practitioners and citizens worldwide can create, produce, disseminate and enjoy a broad range of cultural goods, services and activities, including their own. It was adopted because the international community signalled the urgency for the implementation of international law that would recognise: The distinctive nature of cultural goods, services and activities as vehicles of identity, values and meaning; That while cultural goods, services and activities have important economic value, they are not mere commodities or consumer goods that can only be regarded as objects of trade.

Each week you'll find 15-25 posts on photography, design, animation, painting, installation art, architecture, drawing, and street art. Colossal is also a great place to learn about the intersection of art and science as well as the beauty of the natural world.

This is programs is mainly designed as summer and after school programs about science here in Eugene, Oregon. Not only does it teach kids about science and nature but it combines that with art projects such as taking plants and other objects from the forest and creating sculptures out of them. It is a great example of not only art education but the interrelations involved in arts as well.

The artist Mike Van hosting a painting and drawing exhibition in Maude Kerns Art Center from April 4th to May 2nd. Mike Van completed his MFA in painting and drawing at university of Oregon in 1957. His work features many aspects, drawing, painting, watercolors, etc. And many of his works based on animal figures and nature. In the exhibition, he is showing his work that he created since 1957 to 2014, which is exciting and inspiring.

Where Digital Meets Nature - Friday June 27 & Saturday June 28 - The Gorge Amphitheatre Paradiso is a really popular music festival to the Pacific Northwest. It is located at the Gorge every year and people from all over the region travel to enjoy 3 weekend camping experience with renown dj's and multiple stages playing live music and overall lively atmosphere.

Paradiso is a really fun event!! My cousin has attened multiple years and was the one who told me to attend. The atmosphere is something very fun and unique from other 3 day fesivals, which I enjoyed.

Capella Market is a locally owned and operated natural foods supermarket located in the original Oasis Fine Foods Marketplace building in south Eugene.

Gina Ayers Signore is a professional artist and photographer who creates images using a variety of mediums, including acrylic collage painting, sculpture and digital photography. Gina combines her artistic sensibilities with her affinity and passion for nature to produce unique perspectives in both her fine art and photography. She displays her work in regional galleries and has been selected in numerous juried art shows. The archival fine art photographs have been altered using photoshop software, acrylic paints, water color and color pencils. Collage paintings are made of acrylic paint on arches print paper and take months to complete.

The news has demonstrated the 3D-future sense of the design for the house. The angle of the house on the roof and the way how the house get designed was kind of sense of modern.

For me, this is really cool idea for camping housing design.

ART iT intends to rethink the nature of online media. Rather than focusing on constantly updated information, the publication features in-depth, articulated ideas about contemporary art and culture.

In this Youtube clip we see art being expressed in its most natural form. Although it is illegal I think this is some of the coolest art out there.

Enhance your museum experience with an Exhibit Talk given by a trained volunteer. Talks are offered every afternoon, Tuesday through Sunday, and are included with the price of admission

Celebrate with us July 11, 12, 13, 2014 and delight in our world class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprises at every turn of the path We invite you to join us in our wooded setting, 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta, Oregon for an unforgettable adventure.

I have not been to the fair but would love to go sometime, from what I have read from the comments and heard form the community it is an amazing experience.

I can't wait and see the world class entertainers and performers, hand craft artisans and gourmet food creators at this amazing festival.

The 12th annual Sasquatch Brew Fest will move back outdoors on Saturday, June 7, 2014 to the 'Fermentation District' in the Ninkasi Brewery distribution parking lot located at 155 Blair Boulevard in Eugene. The craft-beer festival will feature live music by The Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Tatiamo, the Hank Shreve Band, and the Douglas County Daughters.

This is the 12th annual brew fest in Sasquatch. It will be the first one in a couple years to be held outside again which is great for all the nature dwellers. It will be featuring live music good food, and other goodies.