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SUMMARY:Who Made That Hole? Randall Henderson Interpretative Hike
DESCRIPTION:As you walk the desert trails\, have you noticed the holes and wondered who made them? Explore the Randall Henderson Trail with our volunteer docent leaders to learn the difference between burrows and holes\, and the importance of these to the delicate balance of the environment. We will be looking for clues as to the inhabitants as we hike. \nHike rating is easy for both the 3 loops/2.5 miles OR the 2 loops/1.5 miles of trail. Elevation gain for the 3 loops is 350 feet. While elevation gain for 2 loops is 250 feet. Sorry no dogs are allowed on this trail. Bring snacks and 2 liters of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nRSVP is required. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to start 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.\n 
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/who-made-that-hole-randall-henderson-interpretative-hike-2/
LOCATION:Randall Henderson Trailhead\, 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 – 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-14/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center
DESCRIPTION:Our experienced Friends’ birding volunteer docent will share interesting facts about the Coachella Valley native species and other migratory birds found in the National Monument. We begin the search for our feathered friends in their native desert habitat at the new observation area. Then onto the Ed Hastey Garden Walk (paved) and tortoise habitat areas. From the parking area\, we will take a short walk on the Randall Henderson Trail to check out the lower sandy wash area where other birds may be found. Total walking distance about 1.0 mile. \nBring your binoculars\, 1 liter of water\, sun hat\, sunscreen\, and camera. Sorry\, no dogs are allowed for this event. \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.\n 
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-at-the-monument-visitor-center-8/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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