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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-4/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trailhead\, MH9R+7Q\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T234324Z
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SUMMARY:Monument Night Adventures 8:30p 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-830p-group/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trailhead\, MH9R+7Q\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250427T074433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T074433Z
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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-3/2025-05-24/
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:20250518T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000580-1747557000-1747560600@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-4/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20241128T221449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T065548Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED 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-8/
LOCATION:Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot\, HGHX+XQG\, Pinyon Pines\, CA
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250314T005338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T005611Z
UID:10000356-1747470600-1747479600@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Cahuilla Tewanet Overlook Trail Adaptive Sports Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join SoCal Adaptive Sports and Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a hike for persons with disabilities\, their family\, and friends. \nThe Overlook is dedicated to Cahuilla People. The Cahuilla were hunter/gatherers who lived off the land. They found many uses for the various plants\, especially spring wildflowers. How has current climate changes affected the area? Learn about fire ecology and more. \nThis trail is friendly to dogs on a leash. The trail is an out/back\, approximately 1 mile total distance with 150 feet elevation. Bring snacks\, 2 liters of water per person and your hiking poles. Wear close-toed shoes\, a sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry\, no dogs are allowed on this trail. \nREGISTER \nFor more information\, contact Michael at mike@socaladaptivesports.org or 760-469-9207.  \nView map/UTM coordinates: 33.58605\, -116.42612
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/cahuilla-tewanet-overlook-trail-adaptive-sports-hike/
LOCATION:Cahuilla Tewanet Vista Point\, 9.9 miles up Hwy 74 from the Visitor Center.\, Mountain Center - USE MAP LINK IN DESCRIPTON\, NOT HERE\, CA\, 92561\, United States
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GEO:33°35'11.3"N;116°25'34.6"W
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T093000
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UID:10000554-1747470600-1747474200@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-3/2025-05-17/
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-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250511T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250511T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000579-1746952200-1746955800@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-4/2025-05-11/
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:20250510T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250427T074433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T074433Z
UID:10000553-1746865800-1746869400@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-3/2025-05-10/
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-talk1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20241129T080526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T025759Z
UID:10000233-1746694800-1746698400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Yoga with a Ranger
DESCRIPTION:Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through a sequence of physical postures\, movements\, and breathing techniques that also strengthen your body and mind. Poses commonly mimic Earth\, animals and trees. This outdoor activity is routinely performed barefoot. \nBring a yoga mat or towel\, water\, and sunscreen. Limited to 15 participants. Meet on the Visitor Center patio. \nReservations required. Reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. \nFor more information call 760-862-9984. \nUTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center are 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nSanta Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/yoga-with-a-ranger-12/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250504T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250504T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250427T074933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T043503Z
UID:10000578-1746347400-1746351000@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-4/2025-05-04/
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:20250503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20241129T080525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T025737Z
UID:10000232-1746300600-1746306000@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-15/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250314T011202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T011202Z
UID:10000357-1746261000-1746270000@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Prescott Preserve Adaptive Sports Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join SoCal Adaptive Sports and Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a hike for persons with disabilities\, their family\, and friends at Prescott Preserve. \nThis trail is located on the former Mesquite Golf course and is currently undergoing restoration. When restoration is complete\, the land will be native desert environment including ponds for all our native creatures. The trail is a combination of former golf cart track and sandy trail. \nThis is a loop trail\, approximately 2.5-mile total distance with minimal elevation. AND your furry\, 4-legged buddy is welcome to come along but must be on a leash. Bring snacks and 2 liters of water per person and your hiking poles. Wear close-toed shoes\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nREGISTER \nFor more information\, contact Michael at mike@socaladaptivesports.org or 760-469-9207.  \nView map/UTM coordinates: 33.812315\, -116.514990
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/prescott-preserve-adaptive-sports-hike/
LOCATION:Prescott Preserve\, Compadre Road and Sunny Dunes Road\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bird-warbler.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250427T074433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T074433Z
UID:10000552-1746261000-1746264600@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-3/2025-05-03/
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-talk1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20241129T080523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T025713Z
UID:10000231-1746090000-1746093600@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Yoga with a Ranger
DESCRIPTION:Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through a sequence of physical postures\, movements\, and breathing techniques that also strengthen your body and mind. Poses commonly mimic Earth\, animals and trees. This outdoor activity is routinely performed barefoot. \nBring a yoga mat or towel\, water\, and sunscreen. Limited to 15 participants. Meet on the Visitor Center patio. \nReservations required and must bring ticket with you at check-in. Reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. \nFor more information call 760-862-9984. \nUTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center are 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nSanta Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/yoga-with-a-ranger-11/
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/fe6edc4d323951bc0259434669bf1a66-zQIva1.tmp_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250113T032425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T210908Z
UID:10000320-1745913600-1745920800@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk-About\, Desert Willow
DESCRIPTION:Grab your binoculars and join a Friends volunteer docent birding expert to look for our feathered desert residents. In this unique urban area\, we are still able to find a little native desert environment surrounded by local trees and shrubs that many of our feathered friends call home. \nAs you walk on the sidewalk adjacent to the golf course\, you will find approximately 25-30 different species on your 2-mile walk-about. This is truly a “jewel in the desert” location to be enjoyed. \nBring 1 liter of water\, snacks\, wear closed-toed shoes\, a sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry\, no dogs allowed. \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. \nNote: We will meet in the parking lot on the right side of Desert Willow Drive just before entering the golf club. Map & UTM coordinates: 33.76560\, -116.36554
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-desert-willow-16/
LOCATION:Desert Willow Golf Resort\, 38-995 Desert Willow Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250224T074807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T074950Z
UID:10000348-1745827200-1745832600@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk-About\, Visitor Center
DESCRIPTION:Our experienced 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 on to the Ed Hastey Garden Walk (paved) and tortoise habitat areas. From the parking area\, we will take a short walk to the Randall Henderson Trail to check out the lower sandy wash area where other birds may be found. \nBring your binoculars\, 1 liter of water\, sun hat\, sunscreen\, and camera. 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 the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-visitor-center-17/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250427T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250323T083558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T013844Z
UID:10000547-1745742600-1745751600@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 – 11am. \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-2/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20241128T221351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T071547Z
UID:10000161-1745695800-1745704800@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Star Party in the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO FORECAST WEATHER OF WIND/CLOUDS – THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. \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-7/
LOCATION:Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot\, HGHX+XQG\, Pinyon Pines\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250318T215517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T220050Z
UID:10000363-1745658000-1745661600@www.desertmountains.org
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. \nThis 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 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 the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nClick here for map/UTM coordinates: 33.67149\, -116.40839
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/ed-hastey-garden-walk-13/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250420T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250323T083558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T013844Z
UID:10000476-1745137800-1745146800@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 – 11am. \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-2/2025-04-20/
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/2025/03/Tortoise-Bowser-Pen-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20241129T080523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T220258Z
UID:10000230-1745125200-1745701200@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bioblitz: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
DESCRIPTION:The 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/spring-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250215T070603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T083042Z
UID:10000345-1745056800-1745060400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED-Saving Wildlife: The Mission of the Desert Wildlife Center
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH SPEAKER\, WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT. \n  \nJoin us for an engaging presentation about the soon-to-open Desert Wildlife Center\, a sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife in our region. Learn about the common causes of wildlife injuries\, how the center plans to address these challenges\, and what to do if you find an injured wild animal. This talk will highlight the unique needs of wildlife and the role of rehabilitation in conservation efforts. \nReservations required and must bring ticket with you at check-in. Reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. \nFor more information call 760-862-9984. \nView map/UTM coordinates for the Visitor Center: 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/saving-wildlife-the-mission-of-the-desert-wildlife-center/
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/2025/02/tortoise-bird.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250323T082636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T013733Z
UID:10000366-1745051400-1745060400@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 – 11am. \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/2025-04-19/
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/2024/09/tortoise-Bowser2-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250314T003812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T003812Z
UID:10000355-1745051400-1745060400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Big Morongo Preserve Adaptive Sports Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join SoCal Adaptive Sports and Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents for a hike for persons with disabilities\, their family and friends in Big Morongo Preserve. \nThe trail is a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk through the marsh and riparian habitats. The area provides habitat to many migratory birds\, protecting other desert wildlife and plants. \nThis is an easy 2-mile walk-about. Bring your binoculars\, camera\, snacks and 2 liters of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nREGISTER \nFor more information\, contact Michael at mike@socaladaptivesports.org or 760-469-9207.  \nView map/UTM coordinates: 34.03022\, -116.34137
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/big-morongo-preserve-adaptive-sports-hike/
LOCATION:Big Morongo Canyon Preserve\, 11055 East Drive\, Morongo Valley\, CA\, 92256\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.desertmountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Big-Morongo-Marsh-Trail-Scenic-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250310T093100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T093228Z
UID:10000351-1745049600-1745060400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day!
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join us at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center for a special Earth Day clean-up event! \nWe will be trimming overgrown vegetation\, clearing out invasive weeds and hand watering some of this year’s newly planted native species around the Visitor Center Campus. Plan to get a little dirty so come prepared with a hat\, closed-toe shoes & bring at least 2 liters of water per person. Instruction and all other necessary equipment/tools will be provided. \nRSVP is required\, please check-in at 7:45 AM. \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nView map for the Visitor Center at UTM Coordinates: 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nSponsored 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/celebrate-earth-day/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250318T215516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T025621Z
UID:10000362-1744966800-1744970400@www.desertmountains.org
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. \nThis 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 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 the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nClick here for map/UTM coordinates: 33.67149\, -116.40839
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/ed-hastey-garden-walk-12/
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/2025/03/3219ea76f4b505152481209dd7d16e27-xuBrS1.tmp_.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203505
CREATED:20250325T045343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T045343Z
UID:10000545-1744963200-1744970400@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk-About\, Desert Willow
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk-\n\n\nGrab your binoculars and join a Friends volunteer docent birding expert to look for our feathered desert residents. In this unique urban area\, we are still able to find a little native desert environment surrounded by local trees and shrubs that many of our feathered friends call home. \nAs you walk on the sidewalk adjacent to the golf course\, you will find approximately 25-30 different species on your 2-mile walk-about. This is truly a “jewel in the desert” location to be enjoyed. \nBring 1 liter of water\, snacks\, wear closed-toed shoes\, a sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry\, no dogs allowed. \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. \nNote: We will meet in the parking lot on the right side of Desert Willow Drive just before entering the golf club. Map & UTM coordinates: 33.76560\, -116.36554
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/birding-walk-about-desert-willow-18/
LOCATION:Desert Willow Golf Resort\, 38-995 Desert Willow Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T203506
CREATED:20250104T065339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T005451Z
UID:10000273-1744959600-1744992000@www.desertmountains.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Birding Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Birders!\n\n\nWhether you are a beginner or a serious birder\, enjoy spectacular desert and mountain scenery on a guided bus tour to well-known birding and nature hotspots in and around the Coachella Valley. \nWater and snacks will be provided. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy at one of our stops along the way. Before the day is over\, we hope to identify 100 different bird species\, have lots of fun\, and raise money for conservation. Bring binoculars\, water\, a hat\, sunscreen. Please wear close-toed shoes. \nLed by Kurt Leuschner\, Professor of Natural Resources\, College of the Desert. \nFee: $80 per person. RSVP required by Friday\, April 12. Cancellation policy: notice must be received prior to April 11 for ticket refund. \nMeet at 6:45AM for an on-time 7:00AM departure. \nFor more information call 760-568-9918.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/earth-day-birding-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Sam’s Club Parking Lot\, 34220 Monterey Ave\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92211\, United States
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