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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 – 11:30am. \nNO RESERVATION REQUIRED. \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nSponsored by the Bureau of Land Management in partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountains.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/tortoise-chat-7/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aggregate Canyon in the Mecca Hills
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a NEW hike in the Mecca Wilderness of the Chuckwalla National Monument. This is not your typical Coachella Valley hike\, so do not miss this opportunity to experience the Chuckwalla National Monument. On the hike we will walk along a sandy wash with the amazing geology of the Mecca Hills surrounding us. We will stop and talk about plants that survive and thrive in the desert wash. Hopefully\, we will see annual and perennial shrubs in bloom after the rains this fall and winter. We will then explore a side path that leads to a slot canyon. At the end of the slot\, there is an optional short but moderate scramble up a loose sand and gravel path to a hill that provides a stunning view of the Salton Sea. \nHike is classified as moderate with distance of 4.5 to 5.0 miles and over 600 feet of elevation gain. Sorry no dogs are allowed in The Park. Bring 3 liters of water\, snacks/lunch\, wear closed-toed shoes\, a sunhat and sunscreen.  Hiking poles are optional. \nRSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to departure time. \nNote: We will meet on Box Canyon Road. Be sure to view this map/UTM coordinates: 33.592222\, -115.968056 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 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.  \n\n 
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/aggregate-canyon/
LOCATION:Aggregate Canyon Trailhead\, H2RJ+VQP\, North Shore\, United States
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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-19/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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