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SUMMARY:Hike: Volcan Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rachel Rench\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis strenuous 5.3-mile hike follows the main trail to Volcan Mountain Summit\, with stops at points of interest. After circling to the top\, we’ll return via the steep\, rocky Five Oaks Trail. Expect to finish around noon and return to Borrego Springs by 1 p.m. Bring lunch if you’d like to stay up in Julian and visit Volcan Mountain Winery. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098.\n\nNote: Meet at 8 a.m. at ABDNHA parking lot\, or at 8:45 a.m. at the Volcan Mountain trailhead (two miles from the town of Julian off Farmer Rd.). Consult a map if unsure of the location.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-volcan-mountain/
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:20261201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T151846Z
CREATED:20261009T151846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T151846Z
UID:10001200-1796112000-1796137200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Red Hill Loop
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Terri Straub\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis strenuous hike is six miles\, with a 700’ elevation gain. The red that we see along this hike is volcanic rock scattered everywhere! Mostly a moderate hike\, but with a steep ascent and descent near the top. One-hour drive to trailhead. All vehicles suitable. Maximum 15 participants. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, lunch\, water. No charge\, but registration required. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-red-hill-loop/
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:20261202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152311Z
CREATED:20261009T151845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T152311Z
UID:10001201-1796198400-1796223600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Hellhole Canyon to Culp Valley
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Greg Winterowd and Amy Brueggemeyer\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nThis strenuous hike goes six miles. Steep\, beautiful\, and varied landscape with awesome views of Borrego Valley. Wear proper hiking shoes or boots\, a hat\, and sun protection – it’s exposed! Bring plenty of water\, a snack\, and hiking poles if desired. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 7:50 a.m. Drive five minutes to Hellhole\, then take a 40-minute shuttle to Culp Valley. Limited to 9 participants. No charge\, but registration required. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.\n\nNote: Must have a State Park Pass or pay a $10 day-use parking fee.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-hellhole-canyon-to-culp-valley/
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:20261203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152436Z
CREATED:20261009T151845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T152436Z
UID:10001202-1796284800-1796306400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike with Birding: Big Laguna Lake
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nA lake in the mountains seems like an unlikely place to see birds\, but it will delight and surprise you. We’ll look for Pygmy and White-Breasted Nuthatch\, Cinnamon Teal\, Shovelers\, Canvasback\, and birds of prey. A fairly easy four miles round-trip\, with  a 120’ gain in elevation\, good tread. Travel time 1-¼ hour each way. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, water. No charge; registration required; call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098.  Maximum 10 participants.\n\nNote: Park fee $5\, payable at the entrance.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-with-birding-big-laguna-lake/
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:20261203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T151844Z
CREATED:20261009T151844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T151844Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Selden McKee and Pat Matthews\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nStart nature journaling in the ABDNHA Desert Garden! No experience needed\, just curiosity about the natural world. Bring a small journal\, pencils\, and your preferred pens\, colored pencils\, or watercolor set. Remember a chair\, sun hat\, water\, and snacks for the outdoor activity. Held on the first Thursday of each month in the ABDNHA Desert Garden and nearby areas. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot. Free; register at the Nature Center at 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/nature-journaling/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journaling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T160000
DTSTAMP:20261017T021047Z
CREATED:20261017T021047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T021047Z
UID:10001241-1796288400-1796313600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Olla Wash
DESCRIPTION:** We have reached the vehicle limit\, but there are still spaces available for passengers. **\n\nLeader: Dave Walters\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMeet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 9 a.m. We will drive together to the Fish Creek trailhead. From there\, we will drive 12.8 miles to the entrance of Olla Wash\, then continue 1.3 miles into the wash to park and have lunch. There will also be time to walk 0.7 miles to the Mud Palisades. After lunch\, we will return to Split Mountain Rd. the same way we came. Bring food\, water\, a chair\, and a hat\, and wear appropriate clothing. To reserve your place\, call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098. Because of the small group size\, ABDNHA Members have priority on 4WD trips. We invite you to join today! \nNote: Level 4; short-wheelbase vehicles only. We will use two-way radios on GMRS Channel 15 to communicate.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-olla-wash/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T153622Z
CREATED:20261009T153622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T153622Z
UID:10001207-1796378400-1796385600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Biking: ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride (Every Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Paul Petersen\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nRelaxed social ride of 20-30 mostly flat miles at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes will vary weekly; fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. Return time will vary with the route chosen. No charge\, and no registration required. Meet in the parking lot opposite the public County Library’s south entrance.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/biking-abdnha-friendly-friday-bike-ride-every-friday-4/
LOCATION:Borrego Springs Library\, 2580 Country Club Rd\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T182907Z
CREATED:20261009T182907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T182907Z
UID:10001233-1796409000-1796412600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hiking in Southern California’s Desert Parks\, Our Favorite Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lewis Hinchman\, Author and Hiker \nJoin author and desert hiker Lewis Hinchman as he shares his favorite hikes—the “best of the best” from his new book\, Hiking Southern California’s Desert Parks. Lew and his wife\, Sandy\, have shared a love of hiking since meeting in grad school in New York. Inspired by Edward Abbey’s Desert Solitaire\, they fell for the western deserts\, with Sandy publishing Hiking Southwest Desert Country in 1990. Their passion led them to move to Moab\, Utah\, in 2008. In the ABDNHA Library. GP $12\, M $10\, V $8.\n\nTo register: Call 760-767-3098 or click here.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hiking-in-southern-californias-desert-parks-our-favorite-hikes/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T114500
DTSTAMP:20261009T153621Z
CREATED:20261009T153621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T153621Z
UID:10001164-1796459400-1796471100@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: The Bench
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Kathy Bussey\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis is an easy to moderate 2.3-mile round-trip hike. Enjoy views of the Santa Rosa Mountains\, Clark Dry Lake\, and Borrego Badlands. We’ll drive up Inspiration Wash\, then hike up a wash to a memorial rock bench for a 360-degree desert view. Mostly easy\, with a short\, steep\, sandy climb near the end. 4WD/AWD required or carpool. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot. No charge\, but call or visit the Nature Center (760-767-3098) to register.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-the-bench/
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:20261205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T190000
DTSTAMP:20261009T180845Z
CREATED:20261009T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T180845Z
UID:10001166-1796486400-1796497200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:ABDNHA Members' Annual Chili Fest
DESCRIPTION:ABDNHA Members\, warm up with a bowl of chili\, cornbread\, and dessert\, and spend an easy evening reconnecting with fellow ABDNHA members at this much-loved annual social event. Chili Fest is all about good food\, familiar faces\, and our showing appreciation for our members. Let’s gather to catch up before the busy winter/spring season. During the event (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.)\, members receive 20% off at the Desert Nature Center—perfect for holiday shopping and supporting ABDNHA at the same time. RSVP at the Nature Center at borregonaturecenter@gmail.com\, or call 760-767-3098\, or stop by. New members welcome! Take-home and outdoor seating available (weather permitting). ABDNHA Activity Room and parking lot. Last serving at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!\n\nClick here for more info.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/chili-fest/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T155524Z
CREATED:20261009T153620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T155524Z
UID:10001167-1796544000-1796558400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Bitter Creek Spring and Maybe Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nJoin us on this moderate hike to Bitter Creek Spring—one of Anza-Borrego’s few year-round springs—tucked in remote Grapevine Canyon. This tiny spring often attracts birds and wildlife\, and we may spot desert blooms. The final climb to the spring is steep. If time allows\, we may continue past the spring. 4 mi RT\, 400’ vertical. The sandy\, two-mile access road is not suitable for passenger cars\, but OK for modest SUVs. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks and water. No charge. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve. Max 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-bitter-creek-spring-and-maybe-beyond/
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:20261207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T130000
DTSTAMP:20261009T155713Z
CREATED:20261009T153619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T155713Z
UID:10001169-1796632200-1796648400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Aggregate Cave
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Robin Halford\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis fairly strenuous 6.6-mile hike is in the Mecca Wilderness and Chuckwalla National Monument. Most of the walking is in washes and fairly easy.  There is a slot canyon and then a short ladder up to the Cave. Bring a flashlight or use your cell phone light if you need illumination to negotiate a short\, strenuous section of the cave. The washes may have soft sand and possibly bouldering in the slot. No charge. To register\, call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098.\n\nMeeting place: From Borrego Springs\, drive north on Hwy 86\, then right (east) onto Ave 66. Go over the bypass bridge and turn right (east) at the light.  Drive 7.0 miles (2.9 miles past the canal) and park to meet the group on the left (north) side of Box Canyon Road.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-aggregate-cave/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T153511Z
CREATED:20261009T153511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T153511Z
UID:10001170-1796806800-1796828400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Borrego Rock & Gem (BRAG) Club
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the ABDNHA Parking Lot. bragmail@yahoo.com
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/field-trip-borrego-rock-gem-brag-club-field-trip/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T130000
DTSTAMP:20261009T160052Z
CREATED:20261009T153618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160052Z
UID:10001171-1796889600-1796907600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike with Birding: San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nThis is a hike with a focus on birding\, a pleasant\, fairly easy walk through a little-visited preserve. Many migrants frequent the reserve\, especially in the riparian woodlands along San Felipe Creek. We will look for Roadrunner\, Cooper’s Hawk\, Oak Titmouse\, Bluebirds\, and Acorn Woodpeckers. 4 mi RT\, 250’ of elevation gain\, easy tread. You must buy a $5.97 personal pass for this walk! See https://www.licenses.wildlife.ca.gov/internetsales/\, then select “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\, and water. No charge\, but registration is required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Max 10 people.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-with-birding-san-felipe-valley-wildlife-area/
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:20261211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T155405Z
CREATED:20261009T155405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T155405Z
UID:10001208-1796983200-1796990400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Biking: ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride (Every Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Paul Petersen\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nRelaxed social ride of 20-30 mostly flat miles at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes will vary weekly; fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. Return time will vary with the route chosen. No charge\, and no registration required. Meet in the parking lot opposite the public County Library’s south entrance.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/biking-abdnha-friendly-friday-bike-ride-every-friday-5/
LOCATION:Borrego Springs Library\, 2580 Country Club Rd\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T193000
DTSTAMP:20261010T154916Z
CREATED:20261010T154916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T154916Z
UID:10001235-1797013800-1797017400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Plants of the San Jacinto Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Don Rideout\, ABDNHA Botany Club Coordinator \nThe San Jacinto Mountains are a region of special interest to plant lovers. These peaks reach higher elevations than the mountains of San Diego County\, giving rise to some unusual and fascinating species. The San Jacinto Mountains are also a thoroughly pleasant destination for summer hiking\, featuring dense forest\, rocky crags\, and numerous trails. Don Rideout will present photos of both common and rare species\, some found nowhere else. Registration required: General Public $12\, Members $10\, Volunteers $8. Register at ABDNHA’s Nature Center\, 760-767-3098\, or online.\n\nTo register: Call 760-767-3098 or click here.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/plants-of-the-san-jacinto-mountains/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T113000
DTSTAMP:20261009T155404Z
CREATED:20261009T155404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T155404Z
UID:10001210-1797069600-1797075000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Historic Borrego Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Selden McKee\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nCurious about the story of Borrego Springs\, from its historic beginnings to today? Enjoy a walk around the town while hearing about the people\, places\, and buildings of this tiny desert town that we love. We will start at ABDNHA and cover roughly 1.5 miles\, all on flat terrain. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a good sun hat\, and bring water. No charge\, but registration required. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/walk-historic-borrego-walkabout/
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:20261212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T155403Z
CREATED:20261009T155403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T155403Z
UID:10001212-1797087600-1797091200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Meeting: Botany Club Open House for New Members
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Don Rideout\, Club Coordinator \nThe Borrego Botany Club will kick off the desert season with a meeting and lecture on Saturday in the ABDNHA Library. Everyone is invited. If you are interested in desert plants\, then the Botany Club is the place to be. This is an informal gathering. Don Rideout will explain the Botany Club and provide an overview of the meetings and field trips for this desert season. Open to all. No charge. Please register by visiting or calling the Nature Center: 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/meeting-botany-club-open-house-for-new-members/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T155402Z
CREATED:20261009T155402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T155402Z
UID:10001213-1797091200-1797094800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Borrego Botany Club Lecture: The Plants of Anza-Borrego
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Don Rideout\, Club Coordinator \nThe Borrego Botany Club will kick off the desert season with a meeting and lecture on Saturday in the ABDNHA Library. Everyone is invited. If you are interested in desert plants\, then the Botany Club is the place to be. This is an informal gathering. Don Rideout will explain the Botany Club and provide an overview of the meetings and field trips for this desert season. Open to all. No charge. Please register by visiting or calling the Nature Center: 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-botany-club-lecture-the-plants-of-anza-borrego/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club,In-Person Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T110000
DTSTAMP:20261009T162457Z
CREATED:20261009T155402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162457Z
UID:10001214-1797148800-1797159600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Little Grand Canyon Overlook
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie \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 a fairly easy 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 snacks and water. No charge\, but registration required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Max 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-little-grand-canyon-overlook/
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:20261215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261215T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T162333Z
CREATED:20261009T155401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162333Z
UID:10001215-1797321600-1797343200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Pegleg Playa Loop
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Terri Straub\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis strenuous 6-mile hike gains 1\,200 feet and follows a mix of old Jeep roads and steep\, rocky gullies. The route leads to an impressive ancient lakebed in the lower Coyote Mountains. All vehicles are suitable. Limited to 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, lunch\, and water. No charge. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-pegleg-playa-loop/
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:20261216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T162205Z
CREATED:20261009T155400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162205Z
UID:10001216-1797408000-1797436800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Coyote Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Greg Winterowd & Amy Brueggemeyer\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nThis is a strenuous 8-mile hike through creosote\, ocotillo\, and teddy bear cholla\, with views of Borrego Springs from the top. Wear sturdy shoes or boots\, a hat\, sun protection (it’s exposed)\, and bring water\, a snack\, and optional poles. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 7:50 a.m. for a 20-minute drive. Carpooling recommended; 4WD preferred. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Limit 9.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-coyote-mountain/
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:20261216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T160415Z
CREATED:20261009T160415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160415Z
UID:10001217-1797429600-1797433200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Meeting: Borrego Rock & Gem (BRAG) Club
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers welcome! bragmail@yahoo.com
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/meeting-borrego-rock-gem-brag-club/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Activity Room\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T160738Z
CREATED:20261009T160553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160738Z
UID:10001218-1797494400-1797516000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike with Birding: Pacific Crest Trail to Eagle Rock
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers\nBird-focused hike on the PCT along Cañada Verde Creek and grasslands to Eagle Rock. Look for raptors\, Wild Turkey\, Oak Titmouse\, Bluebirds\, and Acorn Woodpeckers. 6.5 miles round trip\, 700′ gain\, easy tread. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, and water. No charge; registration required. Reserve by calling or visiting the Nature Center at 760-767-3098. Max 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-with-birding-pacific-crest-trail-to-eagle-rock/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T130000
DTSTAMP:20261009T160907Z
CREATED:20261009T160552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160907Z
UID:10001219-1797582600-1797598800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Glorietta Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amy Brewster\, Volunteer Naturalist\nThis is a moderate to strenuous hike over a saddle and up a side wash to an overlook of Borrego Valley\, with some boulder sections along the trail. Bring water\, snack\, hiking shoes\, and optional poles. Carpooling encouraged. Max 15 people. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot. No charge; registration required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-glorietta-canyon/
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:20261218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T160551Z
CREATED:20261009T160551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160551Z
UID:10001220-1797588000-1797595200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Biking: ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride (Every Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Paul Petersen\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nRelaxed social ride of 20-30 mostly flat miles at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes will vary weekly; fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. Return time will vary with the route chosen. No charge\, and no registration required. Meet in the parking lot opposite the public County Library’s south entrance.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/biking-abdnha-friendly-friday-bike-ride-every-friday-6/
LOCATION:Borrego Springs Library\, 2580 Country Club Rd\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T190619Z
CREATED:20261009T190619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T190619Z
UID:10001234-1797705000-1797708600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Lecture & Webinar: ABDNHA Travel Series - Penguin Safari
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Urmi Ray and Sanjiv Nanda\, ABDNHA Volunteers\nGiant Petrels and Royal Albatrosses soar around our ship as we circumnavigate the Scotia Sea\, visiting King and Gentoo Penguin colonies in the Falklands\, South Georgia\, South Shetlands\, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Observe newly hatched Gentoo chicks\, year-old King Penguin young\, and three other penguin species. The Antarctic Convergence creates the planet’s largest marine buffet\, attracting Arctic Terns migrating over 20\,000 miles and humpback whales from Brazil to feast on krill. Through photos\, videos\, and stories\, experience the summer feeding frenzy up close. GP $12\, M $10\, V $8. Hybrid presentation: in person at the ABDNHA Library and via Zoom.\n\nTo register for the in-person lecture: Call the Nature Center at 760-767-3098\, or click here.\n\nTo register for the webinar: Click here.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/lecture-webinar-abdnha-travel-series-penguin-safari/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261223T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261223T200000
DTSTAMP:20261009T160550Z
CREATED:20261009T160550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160550Z
UID:10001222-1798047000-1798056000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Walk: South Palm Wash
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Mike McElhatton\, ABDNHA Education Program Director\n\nExperience the unique and serene beauty of moonlit canyon walls as ABDNHA Program Director Mike McElhatton leads a 1.5-mile walk through South Palm Wash. Mostly easy\, with a few short\, steep inclines that require some flexibility. Meet at the ABDNHA office to carpool. Bring a flashlight\, water\, and hiking shoes. Max 22. No charge. Cancels with cloud cover. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve\, and leave a cell number for weather-related updates or cancellations.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/full-moon-walk-south-palm-wash-3/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T110000
DTSTAMP:20261009T171223Z
CREATED:20261009T160549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T171223Z
UID:10001223-1798185600-1798196400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk: Christmas Day Bird Walk at Rams Hill Golf Course
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers\nLooking for something different on Christmas morning? Join us at a top Borrego birding spot—open to us for one day only. Spot Cinnamon and Green-winged Teal\, Gadwall\, Grebes\, and more on this easy walk. 4 miles round trip\, 100′ gain. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, binoculars\, and water. No charge. Reserve at 760-767-3098. Max 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/bird-walk-christmas-day-bird-walk-at-rams-hill-golf-course/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T162947Z
CREATED:20261009T162947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162947Z
UID:10001224-1798192800-1798200000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Biking: ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride (Every Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Paul Petersen\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nRelaxed social ride of 20-30 mostly flat miles at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes will vary weekly; fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. Return time will vary with the route chosen. No charge\, and no registration required. Meet in the parking lot opposite the public County Library’s south entrance.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/biking-abdnha-friendly-friday-bike-ride-every-friday-7/
LOCATION:Borrego Springs Library\, 2580 Country Club Rd\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biking
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