Orientation for new volunteersWe need ALL volunteers (that are new or have not attended an orientation in the prior season) to attend orientation and sign paperwork. If you have not […]

Explore this popular trail on the National MonumentENDANGERED ANIMALS OF THE MONUMENT!Explore the Randall Henderson Trail with a volunteer docent and learn about two of our federally threatened animals and […]

Explore this popular trail on the National MonumentENDANGERED ANIMALS OF THE MONUMENT!Explore the Randall Henderson Trail with a volunteer docent and learn about two of our federally threatened animals and […]

Calling All Birders!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 […]

Join us for a hike into the Chuckwalla National Monument. On this hike we will walk through a wash full of amazing geology with colors that you will not see […]

Our volunteers will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument!Enjoy this easy hike along the hillside above Araby Wash. Explore the […]

Join us for a hike into the Chuckwalla National Monument. On this hike we will walk through a wash full of amazing geology with colors that you will not see […]

Join us for a hike into the Chuckwalla National Monument. On this hike we will walk through a wash full of amazing geology with colors that you will not see […]

DUE TO HEAVY CLOUD COVER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. DEBIDO A LA DENSA NUBOSIDAD, ESTE EVENTO HA SIDO CANCELADO. A Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomer will be […]

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio […]

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio […]

ESTE EVENTO HA SIDO CANCELADO. Póngase las botas de montaña para una caminata bajo la luna llena en el sendero Indio Hills. Mientras nos embarcamos en esta caminata, la luz […]

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio […]

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types […]

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types […]

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types […]

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to their “star party”. […]

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types […]

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST. Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through […]

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Grab your hiking boots and join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the lower […]

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook trail loop. You will […]

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook trail loop. You will […]

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook trail loop. You will […]

Join us for a MODERATELY STRENUOUS hike to Pushawalla Palms Oasis. This 4.8-mile hike involves an elevation gain of over 700 feet. The hike begins in a sandy wash that […]

Enjoy the garden surrounding the National Monument Visitor Center.Enjoy strolling the Ed Hastey Garden Walk led by Friends’ volunteer docent. It is a great introduction to learn about native plants […]

Enjoy a hike in La Quinta Cove!Join Friends’ volunteer docent for this strenuous, interpretive hike. The trail will climb to the scenic overlook of the San Jacinto Mountain and expansive […]

Volunteers – join us on this free fun bus tour of the new Chuckwalla National Monument. Enjoy a luxury bus tour of Box Canyon: Optional hike from the Mecca Grotto […]

Explore this popular trail on the National MonumentGEOLOGY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY!Hiking the Randall Henderson Trail makes the ideal place to talk about the Geology of the Coachella Valley. From […]

Explore this popular trail on the National MonumentGEOLOGY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY!Hiking the Randall Henderson Trail makes the ideal place to talk about the Geology of the Coachella Valley. From […]