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  • Hike: Casino (Lots of Slots!) Hike Loop

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

    Leader: Terri Straub, ABDNHA Volunteer
    This strenuous 6-mile hike gains 900 feet and passes through four, possibly five, slot canyons. Expect challenging dry falls and one very steep, rocky climb. AWD vehicles can reach the South Palm Wash trailhead; passenger cars should park at the top and walk 0.2 mile down to the start. Limited to 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. No charge. Come in or call 760-767-3098 to reserve.

  • Hike: Ladder Canyon (Mecca)

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

    Leaders: Greg Winterowd & Amy Brueggemeyer, ABDNHA Volunteers
    Strenuous. A beautiful, unique hike that involves climbing ladders as we ascend through a narrow canyon. Climb through creosote, ocotillo, and teddy bear cholla. View of Borrego Springs from the top. Wear proper hiking shoes or boots, a hat, and sun protection; it’s exposed. Bring plenty of water and a snack, and poles if desired. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 7:50 a.m. for a 20-minute drive. Carpooling recommended; 4-wheel drive preferred. No charge, but registration required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Max 9.

  • Bird Walk: Beginning Birding at Borrego Springs Resort

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

    Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie, ABDNHA Volunteers
    Start the New Year with a resolution: start birding! If 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 bird, learning how to tell them apart. We'll bring a scope, so you’ll get a good look at each bird's distinguishing features. This is a 2.0-mile walk, with no elevation gain, on an easy trail. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks, binoculars, and water. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Max 10.

  • ABDNHA’s Annual Desert Home & Garden Tour

    Enjoy a tour of 4-6 beautiful private homes and gardens in Borrego Springs at your own pace during ABDNHA's annual Desert Home & Garden Tour. Tickets will be available for sale in January 2027.

    Click here for more info.

  • Mongolia Trip 2027 (Wait List)

    Join Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association on a tour of Mongolia, a country full of beautiful nature and fascinating culture.  ABDNHA-GeoTours Mongolia will visit Mongolia’s highlights and will attend the annual Naadam festival in a beautiful setting. Geologist and ABDNHA Board Member Don Barrie will be the group co-leader along with GeoTours guide Matt Ebiner.

    Click here for more information about this trip on the ABDNHA website.

    Click here for more information about this trip on the GeoTours website, and to get on the waitlist.

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