Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center

Our experienced Friends’ birding volunteer docent will share interesting facts about the Coachella Valley native species and other migratory birds found in the National Monument. We begin the search for our feathered friends in their native desert habitat on the Randall Henderson Trail into the lower sandy wash. We circle back and walk to the Visitor Center and the birding observation area. Then onto the Ed Hastey Garden Walk (paved) and tortoise habitat area. Total walking distance about 1.0 mile. Elevation gain is about 25 feet.

Bring your binoculars, 1 liter of water, sun hat, sunscreen, and camera. Sorry, no dogs are allowed for this event.

RSVP required. Check-in 15 minutes prior to start time.

View UTM/Map coordinates: 33.670193, -116.406895

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

A suggested non-refundable donation of $10.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

Ticket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time. Your optional non-refundable donation is not a ticket to attend.