BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Desert Mountain - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.desertmountains.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Desert Mountain REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075001 CREATED:20241105T104045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T041820Z UID:10000081-1734165000-1734170400@www.desertmountains.org SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Blixseth Park DESCRIPTION:Our volunteers will take you on a nature walk in Rancho Mirage.\n\n\nJoin our Friends’ volunteer docents for a nature walk in Blixseth Mountain Park. The Park features native desert landscape\, walking paths and benches for observing desert vistas\, plants and geography. We will share fun facts about desert flora and fauna as well as interesting information about the Native Cahuilla people. \nThis is a leisurely 1.0 mile narrow walking path on uneven terrain with no elevation gain and little shade. This path is friendly to dogs on a leash. Bring 1 liter of water\, a sun hat\, sunscreen and wear close-toed shoes \nRSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nView map at UTM coordinates: 33.742715\, -116.420995 URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/nature-walk-at-blixseth-park/ LOCATION:Blixseth Mountain Park\, Mirage Road\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/4ddb4baf6414ebe431aadccc84adf0f7-3J26im.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075001 CREATED:20241105T104047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T123906Z UID:10000082-1734170400-1734177600@www.desertmountains.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION:Orientation for new volunteers\n\n\nWe need ALL volunteers (that are new or have not attended an orientation in the prior season) to attend orientation and sign paperwork. If you have not already attended a general volunteer orientation this season\, please attend one of these sessions to begin or continue your great work with our organization. \nRETURNING VOLUNTEERS WHO ATTENDED AN ORIENTATION LAST SEASON\, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE RETURNING VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT SIGNING INSTEAD. \nQuestions? Contact Dallas Willams at 760 568-9918 or email dwilliams@desertmountains.org \nVOLUNTEERS: Please register. \nTo learn more about volunteering with us\, go to www.DesertMountains.org/portal to complete an application and read the handbook describing all our opportunities. URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/volunteer-orientation-3/ LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b2d177b96d2ac16ad77d5972d8d14fce-cMZVNG.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075001 CREATED:20241105T104535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T123907Z UID:10000091-1734181200-1734184800@www.desertmountains.org SUMMARY:Returning Volunteer Agreement Signing + Updates DESCRIPTION:Orientation for returning volunteers\n\n\nWe need RETURNING volunteers (those who have attended a general volunteer orientation) to attend ONE session this year and sign new BLM volunteer agreements. Please attend one of these sessions to continue your great work with our organization. \nQuestions? Contact Dallas Williams at 760 568-9918 or email dwilliams@desertmountains.org \nTo learn more about volunteering with us\, go to www.DesertMountains.org/portal to complete an application and read the handbook describing all our opportunities. URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/returning-volunteer-agreement-signing-updates-3/ LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9697545648553d6d64567b190bde40d3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075001 CREATED:20241105T104537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T123908Z UID:10000093-1734202800-1734210000@www.desertmountains.org SUMMARY:Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike - 7pm Group DESCRIPTION:Experience the desert in the moonlight!\n\n\nStrap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio Badlands Trail. As we embark on this hike\, the moonlight casts enchanting shadows on the desert terrain. The sky will be brilliantly lit up for the desert creatures to be scurrying about. \nThis family-friendly adventure offers a manageable 2-mile out and back hike with minimal elevation gain. Bring your hiking poles for stability getting up to the ridge\, and\, of course\, 1-2 liters of water for each family member. \nThe astronomers will set up their telescopes for star gazing\, adding an extra layer of magic to your night experience in the desert. \nRSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 7 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact the Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nVIEW MAP at UTM coordinates: 33.744235\, -116.199386 URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/indio-badlands-trail-full-moon-hike-7pm-group-2/ LOCATION:Indio Hills Badlands Trail\, Golf Center Parkway\, Indio\, CA\, 92203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/c465363a5b15abcc740aa3b54aeefba4-ed8kkv.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075001 CREATED:20241105T104536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T123908Z UID:10000092-1734202800-1734213600@www.desertmountains.org SUMMARY:Night Sky Star Observations in Indio Hills - Vistazo de estrellas en Indio DESCRIPTION:Join us to view the night sky through telescopes. Únase a nosotros para ver el cielo nocturno a través de telescopios.\n\n\nA Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomer will be setting up a telescope and is inviting you to a “star party”. A clear night sky offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see — stars\, constellations\, bright planets\, a full moon\, and sometimes special events like meteor showers or an eclipse. While observing the night sky\, occasionally we might see the international space station moving over the Coachella Valley. \nA suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. Ticket reservations begin 7 days prior to the event. \nNOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING\, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER\, WIND OR RAIN. \nFor more information contact the Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nVIEW MAP at UTM coordinates: 33.744235\, -116.199386 \n——————————— \nLos astrónomos instalarán telescopios y lo invitan a una “fiesta de estrellas”. Un cielo nocturno despejado ofrece una exhibición de objetos fascinantes para ver: estrellas\, constelaciones\, planetas brillantes\, una luna llena y\, a veces\, eventos especiales como lluvias de meteoritos o un eclipse. Mientras observamos el cielo nocturno\, ocasionalmente podemos ver la estación espacial internacional moviéndose sobre el valle de Coachella. \nSe agradece y alienta una donación no reembolsable sugerida de $5.00 por persona para apoyar nuestros programas de voluntariado. Las reservas de boletos comienzan 7 días antes del evento. \nNOTA: CONSULTE EL CLIMA ANTES DE SALIR\, ESTE EVENTO SE CANCELARÁ SI ESTA NUBLANDO\, HAY VIENTO O LLUVIA. \nPara obtener más información\, comuníquese con Friends of the Desert Mountains al 760-568-9918. \nHaga clic aquí para ver el mapa/las coordenadas UTM: 33.744235\, -116.199386 URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/night-sky-star-observations-in-indio-hills-vistazo-de-estrellas-en-indio-5/ LOCATION:Indio Hills Badlands Trail\, Golf Center Parkway\, Indio\, CA\, 92203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/74c43cdcc4a63649940192dc967ad9a5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T211500 DTSTAMP:20260426T075001 CREATED:20241105T104538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T123909Z UID:10000094-1734203700-1734210900@www.desertmountains.org SUMMARY:Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike - 7:15p Group DESCRIPTION:Experience the desert in the moonlight!\n\n\nStrap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio Badlands Trail. As we embark on this hike\, the moonlight casts enchanting shadows on the desert terrain. The sky will be brilliantly lit up for the desert creatures to be scurrying about. \nThis family-friendly adventure offers a manageable 2-mile out and back hike with minimal elevation gain. Bring your hiking poles for stability getting up to the ridge\, and\, of course\, 1-2 liters of water for each family member. \nThe astronomers will set up their telescopes for star gazing\, adding an extra layer of magic to your night experience in the desert. \nRSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 7 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact the Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nVIEW MAP at UTM coordinates: 33.744235\, -116.199386 URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/indio-badlands-trail-full-moon-hike-715p-group-2/ LOCATION:Indio Hills Badlands Trail\, Golf Center Parkway\, Indio\, CA\, 92203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9957f359ecab98c64e003dd96c2d3976-EfvkMH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075001 CREATED:20241105T104540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T123910Z UID:10000095-1734204600-1734211800@www.desertmountains.org SUMMARY:Excursión Bajo la Luna Llena en el Sendero Indio Hills DESCRIPTION:Nuestros voluntarios lo llevarán en una caminata a la luz de la luna a través de las tierras baldías de Indio.\n\n\nPóngase las botas de montaña para una caminata bajo la luna llena en el sendero Indio Hills. Mientras nos embarcamos en esta caminata\, la luz de la luna proyecta sombras encantadoras sobre el terreno desértico. El cielo estará brillantemente iluminado para que las criaturas del desierto puedan corretear. \nEsta aventura familiar ofrece una caminata manejable de 2 millas ida y vuelta con un desnivel mínimo. Traiga sus bastones de senderismo para tener estabilidad al subir a la cresta y\, por supuesto\, mucha agua para cada miembro de la familia. \nLos astrónomos instalarán sus telescopios para observar las estrellas\, añadiendo un toque extra de magia a su experiencia nocturna en el desierto. \nEs necesario confirmar su asistencia y debe traer su boleto para registrarse 15 minutos antes de la hora de inicio. Las reservas de entradas comienzan 7 días antes del evento. Se agradece y alienta una donación no reembolsable sugerida de $5.00 por persona para apoyar nuestros programas voluntariados. \nPara obtener más información\, comuníquese con Friends al 760-568-9918. \nHaga clic aquí para ver el mapa/coordenadas UTM: 33.744235\, -116.199386 URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/excursion-bajo-la-luna-llena-en-el-sendero-indio-hills-2/ LOCATION:Indio Hills Badlands Trail\, Golf Center Parkway\, Indio\, CA\, 92203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9d899535dd3054499f3caf198012dabf-ImlOR7.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T214500 DTSTAMP:20260426T075001 CREATED:20241105T104542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T123911Z UID:10000096-1734205500-1734212700@www.desertmountains.org SUMMARY:Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike - 7:45p Group DESCRIPTION:Experience the desert in the moonlight!\n\n\nStrap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio Badlands Trail. As we embark on this hike\, the moonlight casts enchanting shadows on the desert terrain. The sky will be brilliantly lit up for the desert creatures to be scurrying about. \nThis family-friendly adventure offers a manageable 2-mile out and back hike with minimal elevation gain. Bring your hiking poles for stability getting up to the ridge\, and\, of course\, 1-2 liters of water for each family member. \nThe astronomers will set up their telescopes for star gazing\, adding an extra layer of magic to your night experience in the desert. \nRSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 7 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact the Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nVIEW MAP at UTM coordinates: 33.744235\, -116.199386 URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/indio-badlands-trail-full-moon-hike-745p-group-2/ LOCATION:Indio Hills Badlands Trail\, Golf Center Parkway\, Indio\, CA\, 92203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/e2839f735893d541275e5b801bb838e0-BSQFoJ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR