Free Lecture Series: May at the Museum Series (week two), co-hosted by Friends of the
Crook County Library and the Crook County Historical Society/Bowman Museum

Doors open 6:00PM, program at 6:30, 1 hour length

Oregon Heritage Tree Program: A virtual Tour of Oregon’s Historic Trees
By Nate Pedersen, Author and Deschutes Community Librarian

What does it take for a tree to be recognized as an Oregon Heritage Tree? Oregon Travel
Experience researches each tree nomination with a dedicated group of volunteers. Certain criteria
such as accessibility to the public, tree health and historic significance all play a role in whether
or not a tree or grove qualifies.
Honored groves, single trees or groups of trees have something in common with one another no
matter what the species – they are trees that tell a story; trees that confound and astound; trees
that educate both Oregonians and visitors about significant people or events from the past;
trees that have survived natural disasters or stand as silent sentries to the passage of time. And
that’s only a small part of what makes an Oregon Heritage Tree compelling.
Nate is a librarian, journalist and historian in Oregon. In addition to being a Community
Librarian with the Deschutes Public Library and serves on the Board of Directors for the
Deschutes County Historical Museum. He is also a member-at- large, representing Central
Oregon, with the Oregon Heritage Trees Commission.
Come join us, as we learn about our noted historic trees here in central Oregon!

Admission is Free