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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T090000
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SUMMARY:Hike: Geology Hike to Canyon Sin Nombre (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeader: Geologist Don Barrie \nJoin Don on a hike to explore the geology of Canyon Sin Nombre\, located in a major fault zone\, and shaped by ancient faulting\, sedimentary rock\, and ongoing erosion. Meet along S2\, at the intersection of  S2 and Canyon Sin Nombre Road. Bring lunch and water. 4WD required. Register at the ABDNHA Nature Center or call 760-767-3098. \nNote: Meet at the intersection of S2 and Canyon Sin Nombre Road.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-geology-hike-to-canyon-sin-nombre-moderate-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20251205T220310Z
CREATED:20251205T220310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T220310Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: West Butte\, Hawk Valley (Fairly Strenuous) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nTrip leader: Tom Keffer \nGorgeous sandstone cliffs\, killer views out the Borrego Valley\, all in a close-to-home package. We will be entering from Hawk Valley\, then climbing up a hidden slot to the ridge above\, then on to West Butte. 3.5 miles RT\, 500′ of climbing\, steep sections with scary drop offs\, some step-ups. Access road is suitable for most 2WD. 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-west-butte-hawk-valley-fairly-strenuous-full-waitlist/
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:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T133000
DTSTAMP:20251205T220039Z
CREATED:20251205T220039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T220039Z
UID:10000867-1765112400-1765114200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey \nJoin Kathy Bussey for a stroll around ABDNHA’s desert 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 always has something in bloom. A good place for photographs. The garden surface is flat for easy walking. Meet in ABDNHA’s parking lot. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Walk repeats on Dec. 14\, Jan. 11\, 25.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden-4/
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:20251208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T120000
DTSTAMP:20251205T214040Z
CREATED:20251205T214040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T214040Z
UID:10000862-1765180800-1765195200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Vista del Malpais (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeader: Bruce Kelley\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nEast of Font’s Point several miles on the same escarpment\, closer to the Salton Sea with 360-degree views\, we’ll 4WD off S22 on Palo Verde Wash and Center Cut Wash about 3 miles. We will park on the side of the jeep road to the Vista and do a moderate hike 1.5 miles (each way)\, gradual gradient up washes to the Vista\, then walk along the rim for a few hundred yards\, before returning down the same washes. There will be a narrow trail along the rim with a steep drop off for one-quarter mile. If you do not like heights\, you may not want to do this one. Bring water\, sunscreen\, a windbreaker\, a hiking stick\, good hiking shoes\, and 4WD vehicle if you can. Meet in ABDNHA’s parking lot by 7:50 a.m.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-vista-del-malpais-moderate-full-waitlist/
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:20251209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20251205T215834Z
CREATED:20251205T215834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215834Z
UID:10000866-1765272600-1765281600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Plant Amble (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Pam Blake\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis is a variation on Pam’s ambles\, focused on plants.  We will enjoy a slow stroll through the desert discussing different plant adaptations to living in this challenging environment. Meet at ABDNHA parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and be back before noon after a relatively short and easy walk. Call the Nature Center to reserve\, 760-767-3098. Activity repeats 2nd Tuesday of the month.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/plant-amble-easy-2/
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:20251211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20251205T215527Z
CREATED:20251205T215527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215527Z
UID:10000865-1765440000-1765458000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Birding Hike: San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area (Easy) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeaders: Tom Keffer & Lee Christie\nHike with a focus on birding. A pleasant\, easy walk through a little-visited preserve. There are many migrants that frequent the preserve\, especially in the riparian woodlands along San Felipe Creek. We will look for Roadrunner\, Cooper’s Hawk\, Oak Titmouse\, Bluebirds\, and Acorn Woodpeckers. 4 miles RT\, 250′ vertical\, easy tread. You must buy a $5.66 personal pass for this walk! See https://tinyurl.com/hkrkshtu\, and select “Continue as Guest\,” then “Lands Pass.” Area of use is “San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area.” Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-hike-san-felipe-valley-wildlife-area-easy-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T103000
DTSTAMP:20251205T215130Z
CREATED:20251205T215130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215130Z
UID:10000864-1765528200-1765535400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Kiwanis Wash (Easy) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeader: Kathy Bussey\, ABDNHA Volunteer\nJust 5 minutes from ABDNHA is a little-visited wash that gives you that far-afield experience. Easy\, flat terrain. Convenient street-side parking. See the tallest of ocotillos\, mysterious holes drilled in sandstone walls\, and the mysterious Kiwanis item! Learn a bit of local history. Under 2 miles RT. Meet at ABDNHA parking lot. Wear hiking shoes\, hat\, bring water. Register at the ABDNHA Nature Center\, 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-kiwanis-wash-easy-full-waitlist/
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:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220842Z
CREATED:20251206T220842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220842Z
UID:10000853-1765699200-1765717200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Torote Canyon (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nTypically\, the Torote Tree (Elephant Tree) grows only in the harshest deserts of Mexico\, but we have a small population here in Anza-Borrego\, its northernmost range. Three miles round-trip\, 600’ vertical\, sandy tread with a few loose rocks and step-ups. Travel time is 75 minutes each way; not suitable for passenger cars\, but okay for high-clearance all-wheel drive SUVs. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch/snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-torote-canyon-moderate/
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:20251214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T133000
DTSTAMP:20251205T094931Z
CREATED:20251130T083114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T094931Z
UID:10000816-1765717200-1765719000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey \nJoin Kathy Bussey for a short stroll around ABDNHA’s desert garden\, a peaceful and beautiful spot filled with desert plants from throughout the southwest deserts\, trees\, cacti\, shrubs\, and annual flowers\, featuring many colorful signs and artwork. The garden begins to bloom in mid-February. Bird activity\, artwork\, and information panels lend additional color. The garden surface is flat\, making it very easy to walk on. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot. Call or drop by the Nature Center to register.  Also presented on Dec. 20\, Jan. 11\, and Jan. 25.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden-2/
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:20251215T075000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T201743Z
CREATED:20251209T201743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201743Z
UID:10000873-1765785000-1765803600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: California Riding and Hiking Trail Part 1 (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rachel Rench\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMeet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 7:50 am to depart promptly at 8:00 am to set up a car shuttle. We’ll leave a set of cars at Culp Valley Camp\, then drive up to the Jasper Trail\, park the rest of the vehicles\, and begin hiking. We’ll hike three miles down the trail toward Culp Valley Camp\, then turn west to explore the Peña Spring area and the top of Hellhole Canyon. Then\, we’ll head back to Culp Valley and the first set of cars. We’ll hike approximately 5.5 miles mostly downhill\, with about 500′ of elevation gain at the end. The route may be overgrown\, making long pants\, long sleeves\, and hiking poles recommended. Limited to 12 people. Call the Nature Center to reserve\, 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-california-riding-and-hiking-trail-part-1-moderate/
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:20251216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T130000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220842Z
CREATED:20251206T220842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220842Z
UID:10000855-1765872000-1765890000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Juanito Canyon-Glorietta Canyon Loop (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Carmelita Logerwell and Terri Straub\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nHike four miles\, 500’ gain. Hike with us cross-country up Juanito Canyon to the top. There are plenty of big rocks to scramble up and around\, but nothing too difficult. Then we descend the trail through pretty Glorietta Canyon and walk 0.6 miles on the road back to the cars. Dirt road suitable for all cars. Max 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring snacks and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-juanito-canyon-glorietta-canyon-loop-strenuous/
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:20251218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T130000
DTSTAMP:20251217T172022Z
CREATED:20251217T172022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172022Z
UID:10000883-1766044800-1766062800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk: West Shore\, Salton Sea (Easy) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED. \nLeaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nWe will be visiting two sites along the west shore of the Salton Sea\, which can be very hit-or-miss. We have been treated to a 30-minute spectacle of a Sora feeding at our feet\, but occasionally\, if hunters are in the area\, we’ve seen very little. Fortunately\, most of the time we see Shovelers\, Ruddy Ducks\, Sora\, Stilts\, Grebes\, Dowitchers\, and lots of peeps\, between the two sites\, about 1.5 miles total walking\, no elevation gain\, excellent footing. Travel time in each direction is about one hour.  Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 am. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Bring lunch/snacks\, water\, and binoculars.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-walk-west-shore-salton-sea-easy-cancelled/
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:20251220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T133000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220841Z
CREATED:20251206T220841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220841Z
UID:10000817-1766235600-1766237400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey \nJoin Kathy Bussey for a short stroll around ABDNHA’s desert garden\, a peaceful and beautiful spot filled with desert plants from throughout the southwest deserts\, trees\, cacti\, shrubs\, and annual flowers\, featuring many colorful signs and artwork. The garden begins to bloom in mid-February. Bird activity\, artwork\, and information panels lend additional color. The garden surface is flat\, making it very easy to walk on. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot. Call or drop by the Nature Center to register.  Also presented on Jan. 11\, and Jan. 25.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden-3/
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:20251225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T110000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220841Z
CREATED:20251206T220841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220841Z
UID:10000859-1766649600-1766660400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk: Rams Hill Golf Course (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nLooking for something different to do on Christmas morning? Join us at one of the better birding spots in the Borrego area! Generally closed to the public\, we have permission to walk the course on the one day of the year when it’s closed. Look for Cinnamon and Green-winged Teal\, Gadwall\, Grebes\, and others. Four miles round-trip\, 100′ vertical. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring snacks\, binoculars\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-walk-rams-hill-golf-course-easy/
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:20251228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T130000
DTSTAMP:20251224T215812Z
CREATED:20251224T215641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T215812Z
UID:10000887-1766908800-1766926800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Little Grand Canyon (Moderate to Fairly Strenuous) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Hike Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nHIKE IS FULL – PLEASE CALL ABDNHA TO GET ON WAITLIST \n“Little Grand Canyon” is an impressive\, although small\, slot canyon in Coyote Canyon\, near Desert Gardens. This will be our second trip this season\, this time up the canyon itself. The trail meanders up a classic slot canyon\, getting continually rougher — stop when it’s too much for you. If you make it all the way\, you’ll be squeezing through a low-overhead tunnel. Five miles round-trip\, 600’ vertical\, mostly good tread\, with more rocks\, rubble\, and step-ups near the end. Access is via a sandy road that is usually no problem for most 2WD. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch/snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-little-grand-canyon-moderate-to-fairly-strenuous-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T150000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220840Z
CREATED:20251206T220840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220840Z
UID:10000849-1767081600-1767106800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Moonlight Canyon - Inner Pasture Loop Car Shuttle (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Carmelita Logerwell and Terri Straub \nHike 10 miles\, 1100’ gain. After leaving a few vehicles at the hike’s end\, we drive three miles back to Agua Caliente Park. After less than a mile on the Moonlight Canyon trail\, we deviate up to the Inner Pasture overlook. Lots of little dry falls to navigate! Then we descend into Inner Pasture\, walk a mile through it\, then back to the road via an easy\, very scenic unnamed canyon. Max. 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-moonlight-canyon-inner-pasture-loop-car-shuttle-strenuous/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260103T172400Z
CREATED:20260103T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T172400Z
UID:10000914-1767463200-1767474000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Walk: South Palm Wash (Easy) - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
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. This is primarily a moderate walk\, with a few areas that require “big steps” and flexibility on inclines. We meet at the ABDNHA Library and carpool from there. A flashlight\, water\, and good hiking shoes are required. Space is limited to 22. Activity cancels whenever cloud cover limits the moonlight. No charge. Call the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to make a reservation.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/full-moon-walk-south-palm-wash-easy-cancelled-due-to-weather/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T120000
DTSTAMP:20251227T175234Z
CREATED:20251224T223837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T175234Z
UID:10000888-1767517200-1767528000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Birding: Borrego Springs Resort (Easy) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nIf you can’t tell a sparrow from a flycatcher from a wren\, this trip is for you! Instead of racking up species\, we will slow down and take more time with each individual bird\, learning how to identify them. We will be carrying a scope\, so you’ll get a good look at what distinguishes a bird. 1.5 miles\, no elevation gain\, easy trail. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot by 8:50 am.  Bring snacks\, binoculars\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/beginning-birding-borrego-springs-resort-easy-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260102T230710Z
CREATED:20260102T225611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T230710Z
UID:10000911-1767686400-1767711600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: "Rockhouse hike" REPLACED BY RATTLESNAKE CANYON (STRENUOUS) DUE TO FLOODING - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Carmelita Logerwell and Terri Straub \nHIKE IS FULL – PLEASE CALL ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nHike 8 miles\, 1375’ gain. Walk up a beautiful canyon to where it ends at an interesting 25 foot dry waterfall. Have fun figuring out the best way up the canyon\, as it is quite wide\, and there are many different routes you could take\, and many rocks to step up and around. But none of them are too difficult. No dirt driving\, park right off the road. Max 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-rockhouse-hike-replaced-by-rattlesnake-canyon-strenuous-due-to-flooding-full-waitlist-copy/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260106T225448Z
CREATED:20260106T225448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T225448Z
UID:10000925-1767859200-1767880800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk: Dos Palmas Reserve (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nDos Palmas is a delightful desert oasis on the northeast side of the Salton Sea. First\, we’ll visit a cathedral-like grove of desert palm trees. Then\, a one-mile walk with beautiful desert views leads us to a series of ponds surrounded by lots of vegetation\, which attract a variety of birds. We’ll look for Ring-necked Duck\, Bufflehead\, Ruddy Duck\, Sora\, Kingfisher\, and others. Maybe we’ll get lucky and see a Prairie Falcon. Total distance\, five miles\, flat. The travel time is 1.5 hours each way. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-walk-dos-palmas-reserve-easy/
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:20260110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20251224T230318Z
CREATED:20251224T230318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T230318Z
UID:10000890-1768032000-1768057200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Hornblende Canyon (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rachel Rench\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMeet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 8:00 am to carpool to a parking area South of Blair Valley. Parking is limited there\, so we need to take as few cars as possible. The hike up Hornblende Canyon is fairly flat in the beginning\, but you’ll need to be able to navigate a few small dry waterfalls until we reach a 40-foot-high dry waterfall and our turnaround point. We’ll eat lunch here and then return the way we came. This hike will be limited to 15 people. Call the Nature Center to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-hornblende-canyon-moderate-full-waitlist/
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:20260110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20251224T231438Z
CREATED:20251224T231438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T231438Z
UID:10000891-1768033800-1768046400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: West Truckhaven Wash (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Kathy Bussey\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nA mile east of Arroyo Salado\, on the North side of S22\, lie the unique Truckhaven Rocks\, a Swiss cheese sandstone formation. This 2.3-mile round-trip hike skirts the West side of the Rocks. We will walk up a sandy wash that eventually narrows between weathered sandstone walls. The hike is easy. However\, there is one three-foot dry waterfall that we need to climb up. Meet at ABDNHA and be willing to carpool. 2WD OK. Bring water\, snacks\, a hat\, and sturdy boots. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 18.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-west-truckhaven-wash-moderate-full-waitlist/
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:20260111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220713Z
CREATED:20251206T220713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220713Z
UID:10000835-1768118400-1768132800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Sentenac Mountain Loop (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Tom Keffer\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nWe start with a pleasant hike up well-shaded Plum Canyon\, but then after a mile\, we’ll head off-trail up a rough canyon\, heading for the summit of Sentenac Mountain. The views on top are sweeping. The descent rejoins the Plum Canyon trail about a half mile from the parking area. Three miles round-trip\, 800’ vertical. Steep with an occasional cholla. Sandy 1.5-mile access road\, suitable for most 2WD. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Wear sturdy boots (no tennies!) and long pants. Bring lunch/snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-sentenac-mountain-loop-strenuous/
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:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T133000
DTSTAMP:20251206T220713Z
CREATED:20251206T220713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T220713Z
UID:10000815-1768136400-1768138200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey \nJoin Kathy Bussey for a short stroll around ABDNHA’s desert garden\, a peaceful and beautiful spot filled with desert plants from throughout the southwest deserts\, trees\, cacti\, shrubs\, and annual flowers\, featuring many colorful signs and artwork. The garden begins to bloom in mid-February. Bird activity\, artwork\, and information panels lend additional color. The garden surface is flat\, making it very easy to walk on. Meet in the ABDNHA Parking lot. Call or drop by the Nature Center to register. Also presented on Jan. 25.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden-5/
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:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260112T190351Z
CREATED:20251224T231735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T190351Z
UID:10000892-1768204800-1768219200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Truckhaven Rocks to Coachwhip (Moderate to Fairly Strenuous) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Bruce Kelley\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nHIKE IS FULL – PLEASE CALL ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nThis walk will explore ancient rocks that were split from the Santa Rosa Mountains and uplifted due to tectonic action\, located just northwest of S22\, near the Salton Sea. This is a moderate three-mile hike mostly in Truckhaven Wash\, circling behind the main rocks visible from the highway. We will leave that wash and cross a ridge to emerge in Coachwhip Canyon. The last part up and the first part down the ridge are steep. Bring water\, hat\, sunscreen\, hiking shoes and you may want a stick (I’ll have several extras). Bring your AWD or 4WD vehicle if possible. We are going to do a shuttle hike. Meet in the parking lot of ABDNHA by 7:50 am. \n 
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-truckhaven-rocks-to-coachwhip-moderate-to-fairly-strenuous-full-waitlist/
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:20260113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260103T000750Z
CREATED:20260103T000750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T000750Z
UID:10000912-1768296600-1768305600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Plant Amble (Easy) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Pam Blake\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis is a variation on Pam’s ambles\, focused on plants. We will take a leisurely stroll through the desert\, discussing various plant adaptations that enable them to thrive in this challenging environment. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 9:30 am and return by noon after a relatively short and easy walk. Call the Nature Center to reserve. Activity repeats 2nd Tuesday of the month.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/plant-amble-easy-full-waitlist/
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:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260108T005708Z
CREATED:20260108T005708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T005708Z
UID:10000929-1768464000-1768478400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk  Salton Sea Unit 1  Vendal Rd. (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie \nToday we head to one of the best birding locations in our region: Unit 1 of the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge. Expect Shovelers\, Teals\, Stilts\, Avocet\, Godwit\, Dowitchers\, thousands of Snow Geese and more. Easy walk of 2 miles RT\, no elevation\, good  tread. Travel time 1 hour each way.  Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-walk-salton-sea-unit-1-vendal-rd-easy/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20251206T215745Z
CREATED:20251206T215745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T215745Z
UID:10000829-1768644000-1768649400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Borrego Walkabout (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Selden McKee and Mike McElhatton \nGet a little exercise\, take some photos\, learn the history\, and hear the stories behind the buildings and places in this tiny desert town we all love so much – Borrego Springs. We will start at ABDNHA and cover approximately 1.5 miles\, all of which is flat. Wear comfortable walking shoes. No charge\, but pre-registration is required at ABDNHA’s Nature Center\, 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-walkabout-easy/
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:20260118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260117T213346Z
CREATED:20260117T213346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T213346Z
UID:10000934-1768723200-1768744800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Mountain Palm Springs (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nWe will visit not one\, not two\, not three\, but five different palm groves\, some of them with up to a hundred trees! 4.5-mile round-trip\, 550’ vertical\, mostly soft sand\, but there are some moderate sections with a bit of bouldering. Be prepared to pay a $10 parking fee. Travel time is 1 1⁄4 hours each way. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch/snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-mountain-palm-springs-moderate/
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:20260119T075000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260112T003504Z
CREATED:20251206T215744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T003504Z
UID:10000826-1768809000-1768827600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: California Riding and Hiking Trail Part 2 (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rachel Rench\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMeet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 8:00 am to arrange our car shuttle. We’ll drive up to mile 11.2 on Hwy. S22 and leave a set of cars at the Big Spring parking area. We’ll take the rest of the cars down to Hellhole Canyon and start our hike up to Culp Valley Camp. There will be a $10 parking fee for any vehicle parked at Hellhole Canyon if participants don’t have a State Park pass. From here\, we hike up the California Riding and Hiking Trail to the Culp Valley Campground Trail\, over a small pass\, and descend into Dry Canyon\, where we’ll pick up a faint social trail. The group will follow Rachel up a hill out of Dry Canyon and eventually pick up a trail that will take us back to the parking area on S22. This hike is approximately six miles with 2500′ of elevation gain\, and some steep sections to navigate. Long pants\, long sleeves\, and hiking poles are strongly recommended. Max. 12 people. Call the Nature Center to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-california-riding-and-hiking-trail-part-2-strenuous/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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