Rugged, reddish-brown mountain peaks stand in the foreground beneath a vast, starry night sky featuring the Milky Way.

Malheur Field Station

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission for One Teen and One Parent

Priority entry, reserved seating, and access to VIP‑only areas.

General Admission for One Teen and Two Parents

Through a Different Lens invites teens on the spectrum to explore Malheur&rsquo;s wide-open skies, birds, and landscapes through an introduction to photography.&nbsp;This group experience centers on curiosity, comfort, and choice.No experience necessary, all materials and photography kits provided. Guided activities blend gentle birding, nature walks, and dark sky observation combined with photography. &nbsp;Our educators focus on clear structure, flexibility, and respect, creating space for each teen to connect with the natural world&mdash;and with themselves&mdash;in ways that feel right for them.&nbsp; This program is all inclusive with a group lodge for the teens and educators, and on-campus lodging for parents. The group lodge has 10 bedrooms, each with 2-3 beds. Roommates will be chosen carefully once the group is established.&nbsp; Fresh, delicious meals are shared together, with time for parents to explore the area, while their teens engage in the program. Dietary restrictions considered.&nbsp; A culminating project will be presented to all at the end of the program!

Through a Different Lens invites teens on the spectrum to explore Malheur’s wide-open skies, birds, and landscapes through an introduction to photography. This group experience centers on curiosity, comfort, and choice.No experience necessary, all materials and photography kits provided. Guided activities blend gentle birding, nature walks, and dark sky observation combined with photography.  Our educators focus on clear structure, flexibility, and respect, creating space for each teen to connect with the natural world—and with themselves—in ways that feel right for them.  This program is all inclusive with a group lodge for the teens and educators, and on-campus lodging for parents. The group lodge has 10 bedrooms, each with 2-3 beds. Roommates will be chosen carefully once the group is established.  Fresh, delicious meals are shared together, with time for parents to explore the area, while their teens engage in the program. Dietary restrictions considered.  A culminating project will be presented to all at the end of the program!

Malheur Field Station

Through a Different Lens: For Teens on the Spectrum

34848 Sodhouse Ln

General Admission for One Teen and One Parent

$1,700

General Admission for One Teen and Two Parents

$2,100

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