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SUMMARY:Hike: Aggregate Canyon (Strenuous) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeader: Robin Halford\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nAggregate Canyon is one of the most fascinating slot canyons in the Mecca Wilderness. The long hike up the wash is interesting and then the slot canyon goes for quite a distance. This hike would be rated easy\, except that the last 0.1 mile is a steep climb up the rim for a view of the Salton Sea. The total hike distance (round trip) is 4.8 miles. Sturdy shoes\, walking sticks recommended. Bring snack/lunch and water. Limit 10. \nNote: Meets at Box Canyon! \nDriving instructions to meeting location: Drive North on Hwy 86\, and go right (east) on 66th Ave. Go over the bypass bridge and turn right (east) at the light. Drive 7.0 miles (2.5 miles past Painted Canyon Road)\, and park on the left (N) side of Box Canyon Road. No charge. Register at the ABDNHA Nature Center.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-aggregate-canyon-strenuous-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20251006T192939Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Walk: South Palm Wash (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Mike McElhatton\, ABDNHA Education Director\nJoin ABDNHA’s Program Director Mike McElhatton on this month’s Full Moon Walk in South Palm Wash. Experience the unique and serene beauty of moonlight on the canyon walls as we take a 1.5-mile walk through South Palm Wash. Mostly a fairly easy walk\, with a few moderate areas that require “big steps” on inclines. We meet at the ABDNHA Library and carpool from there. A flashlight\, water\, and good hiking shoes are required. Limit 22. Activity cancels if cloud cover limits the moonlight. No charge. Call the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/full-moon-walk-south-palm-wash-251105/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T133000
DTSTAMP:20251006T173548Z
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SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey\nJoin Kathy Bussey for a short stroll around ABDNHA’s garden\, a peaceful and beautiful spot full of desert plants from throughout the southwest — trees\, cacti\, shrubs\, and annual flowers\, with many colorful signs\, artwork\, and informational panels. Look for birds and other wildlife activity. The garden begins to bloom in\nmid-February\, but always has something in bloom. A good place for photographs. The garden surface is flat with very easy walking. Meet in ABDNHA’s parking lot. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or call 760-767-3098. Walk repeats on Nov. 23\, Dec. 7\, 14\, Jan. 11\, 25.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden-251109/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20251023T200950Z
CREATED:20251023T200950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T200950Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Plum Canyon/Sentenac Mountain Loop (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Hike Leader: Rachel Rench\nThis hike will start at the parking area on Hwy 78  on a cross country route over to Plum Canyon. After dropping into Plum Canyon we’ll turn Right and climb up a wash to Sentenac Mtn and enjoy the view of Granite Peak\, Shelter Valley and the San Felipe Valley. From the top of the mountain we’ll head West\, then South\, briefly dropping into Plum Canyon. We’ll stay in this wash\, and climb out and over a steep hill where we negotiate our way into a rocky drainage and the East Fork of Plum Canyon. We’ll return to our cars on the jeep road.  The loop covers 6 miles\, and 900 ft of elevation gain to Sentenac Mountain. Meet at ABDNHA at 8am to carpool to the parking area. Bring lunch\, snacks and 2 liters of water per person.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-plum-canyon-sentenac-mountain-loop-251110x/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T113000
DTSTAMP:20251113T221039Z
CREATED:20251113T213309Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: The Bench (Easy) - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - RESCHEDULED TO NOV 22
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER – RESCHEDULED FOR NOV 22 \nLeader: Kathy Bussey\, ABDNHA Volunteer\nSurround yourself with the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Mountains\, Clark Dry Lake\, and the Borrego Badlands on this easy 2.5-mile round trip hike. We will drive up Inspiration Wash\, then hike up an unnamed wash to the man-made memorial bench for a 360 view. It is an easy hike\, except for the final short ascent up a sandy wash to the bench. AWD or 4WD OK. Meet at ABDNHA to carpool. No charge\, call or stop by to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-the-bench-easy-hike-is-full/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20251031T205353Z
CREATED:20251031T194745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T205353Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Catarina Spring (Moderate) - FULL
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. \nLeaders: Carmelita Logerwell & Terri Straub\, ABDNHA Volunteers\nHike 4 miles\, 500’ gain. You’ll be amazed at the size and beauty of the oasis around this spring! We’ll drive up Coyote Canyon and park at 2nd Crossing. Then we’ll hike past 3rd Crossing and follow the old bypass road to the spring where there is a historic monument and interpretive info. High clearance vehicles recommended. Max. 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-catarina-spring-moderate-full/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20251121T232850Z
CREATED:20251121T232649Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Fossil Canyon Geology Hike (Easy) - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN \nLeader: Geologist Don Barrie\, ABDNHA Volunteer\nThis hike leads through Fossil Canyon in the Coyote Mountain Wilderness area of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. It takes its name from the fossilized corals\, shells\, and other marine life found there\, telling a tale that is millions of years old\, when this part of the desert was under water. \nNote: Meet on S2 and Shell Canyon Road near Ocotillo! \nMeet at the intersection of S2 (Imperial Highway) and Shell Canyon Road\, just north of the town of Ocotillo. Bring lunch and water. 4WD required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-fossil-canyon-geology-hike-easy-cancelled-due-to-rain/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T133000
DTSTAMP:20251006T172101Z
CREATED:20250928T184547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172101Z
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SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey\nJoin Kathy Bussey for a short stroll around ABDNHA’s garden\, a peaceful and beautiful spot full of desert plants from throughout the southwest — trees\, cacti\, shrubs\, and annual flowers\, with many colorful signs\, artwork\, and informational panels. Look for birds and other wildlife activity. The garden begins to bloom in\nmid-February\, but always has something in bloom. A good place for photographs. The garden surface is flat with very easy walking. Meet in ABDNHA’s parking lot. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or call 760-767-3098. Walk repeats on Dec. 7\, 14\, Jan. 11\, 25.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden-251123/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T100000
DTSTAMP:20251121T233840Z
CREATED:20251121T233721Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk: Borrego Springs Resort (Easy) - FULL (Waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL – Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nTrip Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\nEnjoy an early Thanksgiving Day birding walk! Although the golf course at the Borrego Springs Resort is closed\, its water features survive\, attracting a wide variety of birds. We will look for Hooded Merganser\, Ruddy Duck\, Green Heron\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, and many others. 1.5 mi\, no elevation gain\, easy trail. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, binoculars\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-walk-borrego-springs-resort-easy-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T113000
DTSTAMP:20251006T171820Z
CREATED:20250928T191321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T171820Z
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SUMMARY:Borrego Walkabout (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Selden McKee & Mike McElhatton\nEnjoy a post-Thanksgiving walk around town to hear the stories and history of Borrego Springs. Learn about some of our mid-century buildings and the people who built Borrego Springs. Wear comfortable shoes. Meet at ABDNHA parking lot. No charge. Space limited. Sign up at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-walkabout-251129/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T120000
DTSTAMP:20251130T191010Z
CREATED:20251031T201252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T191010Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Little Grand Canyon Overlook (Fairly Easy) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeaders: Tom Keffer & Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers\n“Little Grand Canyon” is an impressive\, although small\, slot canyon in Coyote Canyon\, near Desert Gardens. We will make two trips this year. This one is the easier one with a view down into the canyon. Access is via a sandy road that is usually no problem for most 2WD. 3 mi RT\, 400’ vertical\, good tread with some small rubble. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-little-grand-canyon-overlook-fairly-easy-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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