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SUMMARY:Summer Bioblitz: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of recording observations in the SRSJM National Monument’s desert\, foothills and mountains.\n\n\nThe Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains is a hotspot for biodiversity with over 3\,100 species. Help us find and document more species by participating in this yearlong bioblitz event to keep identifying new species. \nAnyone can participate by going outside and exploring any of the over 280+ miles of designated trails in the Monument and identifying any plants or animals you see using the iNaturalist app on your phone. Be sure to add the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument project to your iNaturalist account to participate. Alternatively\, you can upload your photos from your computer at iNaturalist.org to share with us. Click here for basic information on using iNaturalist. \nParticipants are encouraged to explore the trails and record as many species as they can using the iNaturalist app. \nThere will be one day that week that participants can participate in a special bioblitz event with other participants and local researchers and specialists. Info can be requested by calling the Visitor Center (760) 862-9984 a week prior to the start of the event. \nLocation: Special one day event with researchers and specialists is To Be Determined. Otherwise\, participants can explore any of the Monument trails on their own at any time. \nGuides: Various Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument staff and research partners \nTHE REGISTRATION HERE IS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEEK-LONG EVENT. REGISTRATION FOR A DAY OUT WITH OUR RESEARCHERS WILL BE POSTED THE WEEK PRIOR. \nWe will send an email to registered participants to advise when sign-ups are ready for this special research activity. Space will be limited\, so sign up ASAP after receiving notice. This is a free event. \nSponsored by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service in collaboration with the Friends of the Desert Mountains.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/summer-bioblitz-santa-rosa-san-jacinto-mountains-national-monument/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tortoise Chat
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about desert tortoises? Come visit our desert tortoise enclosure and learn about conservation efforts to study and protect our wild desert tortoise population in the Monument. Also\, great opportunity to meet Bowser\, our adopted Mojave desert tortoise who lives on site. \nMeet at the tortoise enclosure any time between 8:30am – 9:30am. (Note: times may be reduced due to heat.) \nNO RESERVATION REQUIRED. \nFor more information call the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nSponsored by the Bureau of Land Management in partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountains.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/tortoise-chat-3-3/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scary Desert Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a lecture and scorpion hunt at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountain National Monument Visitor Center.\n\n\nGet to know the critters that come out during the night in an illustrated lecture\, followed by a walk in the dark using ultraviolet lights in search of scorpions! \nWear closed-toe shoes and BYOBC (Bring Your Own Beach Chair) and flashlight for this armchair adventure and guided stroll in the dark. UV lights will be provided and participants are welcome to bring their own. RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. \nReservations begin 14 days prior to the event. \nFor more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nView Map for the Visitor Center: UTM coordinates: 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nHosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/scary-desert-creatures-2/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Star Party at the Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. \nThis is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information call 760-862-9984. \nEtiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field. \nNOTE: OVERCAST SKIES CANCELS THIS EVENT. \nRegistration begins 14 days prior to the event. A suggested nonrefundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nView map/UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center: 33.67149\, -116.40839
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-at-the-monument-7/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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