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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-12/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Festival Nature Walks
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Wildflower Festival Day by taking a walk among the many blooms this spring. All seeds in the ground had a very big party as the rains fell in December. After their party they decided they would let their blooms shine for The Wildflower Festival. Join our Friends’ volunteers on this 0.25 mile walk to learn about the desert’s spring wildflowers. \nSorry no dogs are allowed on this trail. Bring 1 liter of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes\, sunhat\, and sunscreen. \nRSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to your group’s departure time. \nPlease note: We will meet at the Randall Henderson Trailhead parking lot located at the Visitor Center. View map/UTM coordinates directions for trailhead location: 33.670193\, -116.406895  \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. \n9:00AM GROUP – check-in at 8:45am SOLD OUT   \n9:30AM GROUP – check-in at 9:15am  \n \n10:00AM GROUP – check-in at 9:45am  \n \n10:30AM GROUP – check-in at 10:15am  \n \n11:00AM GROUP – check-in at 10:45am  \n \n11:30AM GROUP – check-in at 11:15am  \n \n12:00PM GROUP – check-in at 11:45am  
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/wildflower-festival-nature-walks/
LOCATION:Randall Henderson Trailhead\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 19th annual Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival.  \nWildflower Festival is a free day-long event featuring skilled local artisans\, shopping and information booths\, enchanting wildflower displays\, an exciting raffle\, fun times and live music the 1st Saturday in March. Our huge interactive Kids’ Zone and “Naturally Inspired” youth art contest brings families from all over Coachella Valley. Our Native Planting area will be expanding and the Art Flying Aerial team will be up dancing in the sky once more. Local food trucks and beverage concessions will be available. \nThis FREE event is great for all ages and helps promote education\, environmental stewardship\, land conservancy\, and an appreciation of our fine Desert Mountains. \nFor more information call 760-568-9918.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/the-coachella-valley-wildflower-festival-2/
LOCATION:Palm Desert Civic Center Park\, 43900 San Pablo\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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