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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 – 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-4/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T220000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Star Party in the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CLOUD COVER. \n  \nJoin members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. \nThis is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information call 760-862-9984. \nEtiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field. \nNOTE: OVERCAST SKIES AND HIGH WINDS CANCEL THIS EVENT. \nView map & UTM coordinates for the Sawmill Parking Lot: 33.57995\, -116.45056
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-in-the-mountains-11/
LOCATION:Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot\, HGHX+XQG\, Pinyon Pines\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250725T004439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043727Z
UID:10000605-1755937800-1755941400@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3-3/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250817T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250817T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000612-1755419400-1755423000@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-4/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250323T234342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T234342Z
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SUMMARY:Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets
DESCRIPTION:Night event-\n\n\nFriends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to stop by any time while they are there to view the ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see — stars\, constellations\, bright planets\, moon and sometimes meteors. \nThis is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. \nRSVP is required. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nNOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING\, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER\, WIND OR RAIN. \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nWe will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. \nView map at coordinates: 33.667957\, -116.407666
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/night-sky-viewing-stars-and-planets-4/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trailhead\, MH9R+7Q\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250323T234340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T234340Z
UID:10000539-1755375300-1755383400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Monument Night Adventures 8:15p Group
DESCRIPTION:Night hike-\n\n\nDiscover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? \nUsing blacklights\, a Friends’ volunteer docent will begin a short walk on uneven cobbled desert terrain in the basin below the dike/levy looking for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. \nThis is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring water\, wear closed-toed shoes and a black light if you have one. If not\, we will have a few black lights to share. Sorry\, no dogs allowed on this trail. \nRSVP is required\, check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nPlease note: We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. \nView map at coordinates: 33.667957\, -116.407666
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/monument-night-adventures-815p-group/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trailhead\, MH9R+7Q\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250725T004439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043727Z
UID:10000604-1755333000-1755336600@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3-3/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250608T001808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T001808Z
UID:10000599-1755183600-1755198000@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER ONLY! POTLUCK AND SUMMER SWIM PARTY
DESCRIPTION:Grab your swimsuits and join fellow Friends’ volunteers at Cheryl’s home to celebrate another successful year for the Friends volunteeers\, staff and board members. This is a great event for the Friends’newest volunteers to relax and get to know other volunteers and Friends staff. And of course\, find out what everyone has been doing to stay cool during the heat wave. \nBring your favorite dish to pass and your favorite drink. \nRSVP to Ada (AdaNuckels@gmail.com) to receive directions and codes.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/volunteer-only-potluck-and-summer-swim-party/
LOCATION:Cheryl’s Place\, Royal Carrizo neighborhood\, Mountain Center\, CA\, 92561\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pool-party-cheryls-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250810T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000611-1754814600-1754818200@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-4/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250725T004439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043727Z
UID:10000603-1754728200-1754731800@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3-3/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250803T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000610-1754209800-1754213400@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-4/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250725T004439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043727Z
UID:10000602-1754123400-1754127000@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3-3/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250727T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000590-1753605000-1753608600@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-4/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20241129T033109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T071825Z
UID:10000203-1753560000-1753567200@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Star Party at the Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. \nThis is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information call 760-862-9984. \nEtiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field. \nNOTE: OVERCAST SKIES CANCELS THIS EVENT. \nRegistration begins 14 days prior to the event. A suggested nonrefundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nView map/UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center: 33.67149\, -116.40839
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-at-the-monument-7/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T082014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T082402Z
UID:10000592-1753560000-1753565400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Scary Desert Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a lecture and scorpion hunt at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountain National Monument Visitor Center.\n\n\nGet to know the critters that come out during the night in an illustrated lecture\, followed by a walk in the dark using ultraviolet lights in search of scorpions! \nWear closed-toe shoes and BYOBC (Bring Your Own Beach Chair) and flashlight for this armchair adventure and guided stroll in the dark. UV lights will be provided and participants are welcome to bring their own. RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. \nReservations begin 14 days prior to the event. \nFor more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nView Map for the Visitor Center: UTM coordinates: 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nHosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/scary-desert-creatures-2/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/133902f04846ea49c12970486cd1d9a7-HrXM0o.tmp_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250725T004439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043727Z
UID:10000601-1753518600-1753522200@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3-3/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000589-1753000200-1753003800@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-4/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20241129T080530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T072312Z
UID:10000235-1752987600-1753563600@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Summer Bioblitz: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of recording observations in the SRSJM National Monument’s desert\, foothills and mountains.\n\n\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 yearlong 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. Alternatively\, you can upload your photos from your computer at iNaturalist.org to share with us. Click here for basic information on using iNaturalist. \nParticipants are encouraged to explore the trails and record as many species as they can using the iNaturalist app. \nThere 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 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. \nWe 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/summer-bioblitz-santa-rosa-san-jacinto-mountains-national-monument/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bioblitz-summer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20241128T221703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T221703Z
UID:10000164-1752955200-1752962400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Star Party in the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. \nThis is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information call 760-862-9984. \nEtiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field. \nNOTE: OVERCAST SKIES AND HIGH WINDS CANCEL THIS EVENT. \nView map & UTM coordinates for the Sawmill Parking Lot: 33.57995\, -116.45056
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-in-the-mountains-10/
LOCATION:Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot\, HGHX+XQG\, Pinyon Pines\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T074433Z
UID:10000563-1752913800-1752917400@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000588-1752395400-1752399000@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-4/2025-07-13/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250323T234336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T234336Z
UID:10000537-1752353100-1752359400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets
DESCRIPTION:Night event-\n\n\nFriends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to stop by any time while they are there to view the ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see — stars\, constellations\, bright planets\, moon and sometimes meteors. \nThis is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. \nRSVP is required. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nNOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING\, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER\, WIND OR RAIN. \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nWe will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. \nView map at coordinates: 33.667957\, -116.407666
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/night-sky-viewing-stars-and-planets-3/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trailhead\, MH9R+7Q\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/e1a064b479260a532fdae3c06e14cbee-znOLWp.tmp_.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250323T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T030451Z
UID:10000536-1752353100-1752359400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Monument Night Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Night hike-\n\n\nDiscover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? \nUsing blacklights\, a Friends’ volunteer docent will begin a short walk on uneven cobbled desert terrain in the basin below the dike/levy looking for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. \nThis is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring water\, wear closed-toed shoes and a black light if you have one. If not\, we will have a few black lights to share. Sorry\, no dogs allowed on this trail. \nRSVP is required\, check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nPlease note: We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. \nView map at coordinates: 33.667957\, -116.407666
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/monument-night-adventures-845p-group-3/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trailhead\, MH9R+7Q\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ef1c96809c9886be9d30d1f80858b590-sGftPy.tmp_.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T074433Z
UID:10000562-1752309000-1752312600@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000587-1751790600-1751794200@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-4/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T074433Z
UID:10000561-1751704200-1751707800@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250629T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250629T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000586-1751185800-1751189400@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-4/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20241129T080528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T071804Z
UID:10000234-1751140800-1751148000@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Star Party at the Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. \nThis is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information call 760-862-9984. \nEtiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field. \nNOTE: OVERCAST SKIES CANCELS THIS EVENT. \nRegistration begins 14 days prior to the event. A suggested nonrefundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nView map/UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center: 33.67149\, -116.40839
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-at-the-monument-16/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/03f8c33ffa9659e6772084884c314010-ahlHel.tmp_.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250427T074433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T074433Z
UID:10000560-1751099400-1751103000@www.desertmountains.org
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 – 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-3/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tortoise-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T204736
CREATED:20250620T023658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T023658Z
UID:10000600-1751052600-1751058000@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:KOYAANISQATSI Film screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Benefit Screening of Philip Glass’ Famed EcoDocumentary KOYAANISQATSI! \nIn celebration of the 25th anniversary of our local National Conservation Lands\, we invite you to enjoy a big-screen showing of Philip Glass’ powerful non-narrative documentary Koyaanisqatsi\, featuring an exclusive introduction by film critic Nate Wyckoff of Cult and Classic Films! \n50% of all tickets sold will go to benefit the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. \nAbout Koyaanisqatsi (1982) Scored by legendary composer Philip Glass\, director Godfrey Reggio’s seminal documentary offers a blending of stunning footage from both the natural world and industrial world that results in a non-narrative experience at the same time haunting and beautiful.This powerful film counts among its fans Francis Ford Coppola\, George Lucas\, and Steven Soderbergh\, all of whom claim the film among their own inspirations. Coppola himself was so moved on first viewing that he used his influence to ensure the film obtained a wide release so the public could experience what critic Roger Ebert called “visionary” and “an impressive visual and listening experience.” \nGET TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/koyaanisqatsi-film-screening/
LOCATION:Palm Springs Cultural Center\, 2300 E Baristo Road\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/koya-film.jpg
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