Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory occupies 8 acres along the Deschutes River in Sunriver, offering daytime nature programs and nighttime stargazing in the nation's largest publicly accessible observatory. By day, explore live birds-of-prey, native wildlife exhibits, a botanic garden, and walking trails. The Osgood Nature Trail winds through riparian habitat with resident owls, amphibians, and seasonal wildflowers. At night, astronomers guide visitors through telescopes ranging from 4 to 20 inches. Nighttime observatory visits require advance reservations and are offered year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with additional nights.