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SUMMARY:Fall Bioblitz: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
DESCRIPTION:WHILE THE GOVERNMENT IS SHUT-DOWN\, THE SPECIAL ONE DAY EVENT TO GO OUT WITH OUR RESEARCHERS WILL BE CANCELLED. YOU ARE FREE TO BIOBLITZ ON YOUR OWN DURING THIS WEEK. \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 year-long 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. Learn more about iNaturalist here. \nParticipants are encouraged to explore the trails and record as many species as they can using the iNaturalist app. There 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 Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or 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. We 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/fall-bioblitz-santa-rosa-san-jacinto-mountains-national-monument-2/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Magnesia Springs Canyon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join our volunteers for a unique hiking experience in the Magnesia Spring Ecological Canyon trail. This canyon is only open Oct-Nov-Dec as it is home to the endangered Peninsular Bighorn sheep. \nWe begin our trek from Blixseth Park to the canyon. At the canyon entrance you will begin hiking a series of dry waterfalls. The second waterfall is approximately 50 feet high. At this point you may choose to return or continue the trail. Once atop the waterfall you will find much smaller ones to traverse to the back of the canyon. The dramatic canyon walls tell their own story of how rain events have shaped our mountains and canyons over the millennia of time. \nThis trail is an out and back trail approximately 4 miles. Sorry no dogs allowed on this trail. \nWear sturdy closed toed hiking boots\, long pants\, sun hat\, and sunscreen. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Hiking poles are optional. \nRSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time. \nWe will meet in the Blixseth Mountain Park paved parking lot. View map/UTM coordinates directions for location: 33.742407\, -116.420214 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918.  \nA suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nTicket 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. \n 
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/magnesia-springs-canyon-hike/
LOCATION:Blixseth Mountain Park paved parking lot\, 71231 Mirage Rd\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tortoise Chat (cancelled during government shut-down)
DESCRIPTION:WHILE THE GOVERNMENT IS SHUT-DOWN\, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. \n  \nHave 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-3-3-2-2-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Amazing World of Bats (cancelled if government shut down)
DESCRIPTION:IF THE GOVERNMENT IS SHUT-DOWN\, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.   \nCelebrate Bat Week and learn about one of the most amazing mammals on the planet…BATS! These critters are incredible wonders of nature that represent nearly a quarter of all species on the planet. \nCome to learn about local bat species\, the important role they play in keeping our ecosystems thriving and healthy\, and much more! \nView map for Visitor Center at UTM coordinates: 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 768-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nSponsored by the Bureau of Land Management in partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountains.  \nRSVP required. Reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/the-amazing-world-of-bats/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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