Mon 9:40 | Crater Rock Museum, a hidden treasure in southern Oregon

By Mike Green,

Published October 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM PDT

Jillian Kettley is the curator at Crater Rock Museum in Central Point, Oregon. She joins the Exchange to discuss the value, impact and growth of the museum in southern Oregon.

Jillian Kettley, Curator at the Crater Rock Museum in Central Point, Oregon, joins Jefferson Exchange host Mike Green in the JPR studio on Sept. 10, 2025.

Mike Green's jar of rocks collected from a beach in Crescent City, CA. The rocks were mentioned during an episode of the Jefferson Exchange on Sept. 10, 2025 with Jillian Kettley, Curator of the Crater Rock Museum.

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Mike Green

Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.

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Natalie Golay

Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.

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