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  • Talk & Walk: Plants of Anza-Borrego

    ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    Leader: Don Rideout, Coordinator, Desert Botany Club

    Short Lecture and Field Trip (Easy walk, okay for all vehicles)

    An offering of the new Botany Club, these walks will focus on the plants of Anza-Borrego Desert, with locations varying depending on where we find the most interesting plants. Our pace will be generally slow, allowing plenty of time for plant identification, questions, discussion, and photography.  All levels of knowledge are welcome, including children. Meet at ABDNHA; carpool as best we can, as we head to the field trip site. No Charge. Space is limited. Register at the Nature Center or call 760-767-3098.

  • 4WD Field Trip: Ancient Lake Cahuilla

    ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    Special Earth Science Series!

    Leader: John Peterson, Hydrologist and Geologist

    Approximately 12,000 years ago, the Colorado River altered its course, forming a massive prehistoric lake known as Lake Cahuilla, which is now the Salton Sea.   The lake served as a vital resource for the Cahuilla, Kumeyaay, and Cocopah peoples. Over the centuries, the lake filled and dried up many times. It last filled between 1731 and 1733. Hydrologist John Peterson will lead a half-day field trip to the Salton Sea, where participants can explore the ancient lake's remnants, including visible "bathtub rings" and fishing traps. Meet at ABDNHA at 8:15 am. General Public: $18, Members: $12, Volunteers: $10. Register online or at the Nature Center, 760-767-3098.

    Register here for the field trip.

  • Talk & Walk: Plants of Anza-Borrego

    ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    Leader: Don Rideout, Coordinator, Desert Botany Club

    Short Lecture and Field Trip (Easy walk, okay for all vehicles)

    An offering of the new Botany Club, these walks will focus on the plants of Anza-Borrego Desert, with locations varying depending on where we find the most interesting plants. Our pace will be generally slow, allowing plenty of time for plant identification, questions, discussion, and photography.  All levels of knowledge are welcome, including children. Meet at ABDNHA; carpool as best we can, as we head to the field trip site. No Charge. Space is limited. Register at the Nature Center or call 760-767-3098.

  • The Birds of Anza-Borrego: Two Days of Birding Field Trips

    Leader: Kurt Leuschner, Professor of Natural Science, College of the Desert

    This is an excellent opportunity to go with Kurt Leuschner, one of this region’s best birding guides. Kurt will have a number of great spots to visit each day, driving in and around the Anza-Borrego Desert. This program also includes an introductory webinar on March 17. There is no fee for this program; donations are welcome.  Max. 15 people; this will fill quickly. Call or visit the ABDNHA Nature Center, 760-767-3098, to register.

    Mar. 21, Sat., 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.  &  Mar. 22, Sun., 7:30 a.m. – Noon

  • Talk & Walk: Plants of Anza-Borrego

    ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    Leader: Don Rideout, Coordinator, Desert Botany Club

    Short Lecture and Field Trip (Easy walk, okay for all vehicles)

    An offering of the new Botany Club, these walks will focus on the plants of Anza-Borrego Desert, with locations varying depending on where we find the most interesting plants. Our pace will be generally slow, allowing plenty of time for plant identification, questions, discussion, and photography.  All levels of knowledge are welcome, including children. Meet at ABDNHA; carpool as best we can, as we head to the field trip site. No Charge. Space is limited. Register at the Nature Center or call 760-767-3098.

  • The Birds of Anza-Borrego: Two Days of Birding Field Trips

    Leader: Kurt Leuschner, Professor of Natural Science, College of the Desert

    This is an excellent opportunity to go with Kurt Leuschner, one of this region’s best birding guides. Kurt will have a number of great spots to visit each day, driving in and around the Anza-Borrego Desert. This program also includes an introductory webinar on March 17. There is no fee for this program; donations are welcome.  Max. 15 people; this will fill quickly. Call or visit the ABDNHA Nature Center, 760-767-3098, to register.

    Mar. 21, Sat., 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.  &  Mar. 22, Sun., 7:30 a.m. – Noon

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