LA GRANDE — Oregon Public Broadcasting will be hosting an advanced screening of an upcoming episode of Oregon Field Guide featuring a La Grande woman’s journey into the Eagle Cap Wilderness and how her descendants connected with her nearly a century later, according to Director of Communications Lauren Elkanich.

In the early 20th century Jean Birnie began leading all-female horse packing trips into the Wallowa Mountains. The “Horsewomen of the Hen Party” follows her descendants as they head out on a pack trip into the Eagle Cap Wilderness to celebrate Birnie and the love of nature she passed on to them.

Following the screening of the half-hour episode, audience members will have the opportunity to engage in a moderated question and answer session.

The screening will take place April 3 at 6 p.m. at McKenzie Theatre in Loso Hall at Eastern Oregon University. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m.

The event is free to attend, but tickets are required. Tickets are available through eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/55fkk4ym.