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SUMMARY:Ed Hastey Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy strolling the Ed Hastey Garden Walk led by Friends’ volunteer docent. It is a great introduction to learn about native plants and animals that inhabit our desert\, and the value of urban conservation. This short\, easy walk is suitable for persons of all ages and abilities with a paved 3-foot-wide path. All topics are open for conversation such as climate change\, ancestors of the Cahuilla\, geology\, and early history of the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. \nSorry\, no dogs are allowed on this trail. Recommend one 1 liter of water per person\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nRSVP required. Check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. \nView UTM/Map coordinates: 33.67149\, -116.40839  \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \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.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/ed-hastey-garden-walk-17/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:La Quinta Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types of night creatures along the trail. Our astronomers will have their telescope set-up to view the night sky. \nThis is a family friendly easy 3-mile loop hike with 150 feet elevation gain. The trail is 6 feet wide at the beginning and narrows to 2 feet wide with cobbled\, uneven desert terrain. Bring 1 liter of water per person\, headlamp or flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Sorry\, no dogs allowed on this trail. \nRSVP required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to your group’s departure time. \nView map/UTM coordinates: 33.648969\, -116.309324 \nFor more information contact the Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the National Monument Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nA suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nTicket reservations begin 1 week 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/la-quinta-full-moon-hike-4/
LOCATION:La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot\, Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas\, La Quinta\, CA\, 92253\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Night Sky Star Observations - La Quinta
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO FORECAST HEAVY CLOUD COVER\, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. \nFriends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to their “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. \nThis event is wheelchair accessible with compacted dirt surfaces. \nStop by any time between 7:30pm and 9:30pm. \nNOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING\, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER\, WIND OR RAIN. \nView map/UTM coordinates: 33.648969\, -116.309324 \nFor more information contact the Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the National Monument Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nA suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nTicket reservations begin 1 week 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/night-sky-star-observations-la-quinta-10/
LOCATION:La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot\, Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas\, La Quinta\, CA\, 92253\, United States
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