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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T093000
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SUMMARY:Poetry in the ABDNHA Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amy Brewster \nJoin writer/naturalist Amy Brewster in the lovely ABDNHA garden for 90 minutes of poetry or prose. Bring your own writing\, or a piece from an author you love. Nature poems are much appreciated. Bring a chair\, a hat\, and water. Limit: 10. No charge. Call the Nature Center or come in to reserve: 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/poetry-in-the-abdnha-desert-garden-3/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Desert Garden\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journaling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260323T192842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T192842Z
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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Rodriguez Spur Truck Trail
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Dave Walters\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nWe meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 9:00a.m.\, then caravan to Box Canyon. We enter the trail at Vallecito Wash (elevation 2200 ft). We continue to Rodriguez Spur Truck Trail and begin driving up the canyon between Chariot Mountain and Granite Mountain. We enter the historic Julian District gold mining area at elevation 3500 ft. Turning onto Chariot Canyon Trail\, we continue until we reach Highway 78 at the Banner Store. Total 9 trail miles. Bring water\, snacks and weather-appropriate clothing. We will be using GRMS Radio channel 15. No charge. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-rodriguez-spur-truck-trail/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20251003T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T205409Z
UID:10000690-1775606400-1775692799@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Borrego Rock & Gem Club (BRAG) Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Like rocks? Join BRAG and meet other rockhounds! \nThe BRAG club field trip is every 2nd Wed\, meeting in the ABDNHA parking lot. \nNote: Field trips may start at 8:00 am or 9:00 am\, depending on the destination. We usually try to get back to Borrego around 3:00 pm.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-rock-gem-club-brag-field-trip/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Club,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260327T171454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T171454Z
UID:10001128-1775296800-1775307600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:BRAG: Borrego ROCKS!
DESCRIPTION:The Borrego Rock and Gem (BRAG) Club will be hosting a demonstration event in the Visitor Plaza just outside of the Nature Center. Come see BRAG members cut geodes\, demonstrate lapidary work\, display rocks that are local to Southern California\, and answer questions about local rockhounding. Each visitor gets to select a free rock to take home! Geodes\, patches and stickers will be available for sale. Free; no registration required.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/brag-borrego-rocks-2/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Visitor Plaza\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20251006T211319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T080102Z
UID:10000713-1775210400-1775217600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Paul Petersen\, ABDNHA Volunteer. \nRelaxed social ride of 20-30 miles\, mostly flat\, at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes vary weekly\, and fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. Return times vary depending on the chosen route. FREE\, every Friday. No registration required. Meet in the parking lot opposite the County Public Library.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/abdnha-friendly-friday-bike-ride/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Biking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260301T003124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T003727Z
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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 1.2-mile walk through South Palm Wash. Mostly a fairly easy to moderate 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-easy-4/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260326T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T175056Z
UID:10001123-1775035800-1775041200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Poetry in the ABDNHA Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amy Brewster \nJoin writer/naturalist Amy Brewster in the lovely ABDNHA garden for 90 minutes of poetry or prose. Bring your own writing\, or a piece from an author you love. Nature poems are much appreciated. Bring a chair\, a hat\, and water. Limit: 10. No charge. Call the Nature Center or come in to reserve: 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/poetry-in-the-abdnha-desert-garden-2/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Desert Garden\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journaling
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260326T175545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165950Z
UID:10001125-1774789200-1774794600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Botany Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Don Rideout \nDue to extreme heat\, the group will have an door meeting. Don will give a Powerpoint talk about desert lilies including updates from this season.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/botany-club-meeting/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club,In-Person Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260301T002938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T002938Z
UID:10001079-1774724400-1774728000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:ABDNHA Desert Lecture Series: Bobcats in the Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Andy Blue\nAndy Blue discusses a fascinating animal\, the bobcat\, found both in the wild and in our semi-rural community of Borrego Springs. Although bobcats are more numerous than many realize\, they are more secretive than their fellow upper-tier predator\, the coyote. \nAndy has been a powerhouse in the zoological community for many years\, working in Russia\, Ukraine\, Iraq\, Cuba\, Southeast Asia\, and Latin America. He started at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park at age 16 and became a curator. He has served as Zoological Manager at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and as director of the Ramona Wildlife Center. Currently\, he is the Campus Director at the San Diego Humane Society. The highlight of his job is returning rehabilitated animals to the wild. General Public: $10 at the door; Members: no charge. Seating is first-come\, first-served.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/abdnha-desert-lecture-series-bobcats-in-the-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center\, 590 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260327T165528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165528Z
UID:10001127-1774686600-1774699200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Exploring Coyote Canyon - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Marlin Burke\, Naturalist Volunteer \n*** HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \nWe meet at ABDNHA and then carpool to Coyote Creek\, where we explore the history of Native Americans and early settlers\, geology\, paleontology\, Plant life\, Coyote Creek itself\, and whatever else catches our attention. Easy walking; driving on a dirt road. High clearance 2WD or SUV acceptable due to dirt road with possible rocks or potholes. No charge\, but registration is required.  Call or visit the ABDNHA Nature Center\, 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-exploring-coyote-canyon-cancelled/
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:20260327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260301T002747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T002747Z
UID:10001078-1774636200-1774639800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Program: The Trail Less Traveled - Baja
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alan Ehrgott \nAuthor Alan Ehrgott’s (The Elusive Conquest of Queen Califa) fascination with Baja started in the 1970s when he hiked the entire 1050 mile length of the peninsula\, following a mix of the Camino Real\, the old route established by the Spanish that led from mission to mission\, as well as the far more rugged route through Baja’s mountains\, where isolated ranches continue to exist today. While things are far more developed along the heavily travelled Mexico Highway 1\, life in the isolated ranches have changed far less. In his presentation\, Alan shows parts of his original journey\, and tells the story of the natural and cultural history of Baja\, including the existential conflict between native tribes\, Spanish conquistadors and Jesuit Priests\, and he highlights points of interest such as the UNESCO Indigenous giant rock murals in the Sierra San Francisco. In the ABDNHA library. Register online or call 760-767-3098. GP $12\, M $10\, V $8. \nRegister here for the program.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/program-the-trail-less-traveled-baja/
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:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20251006T211319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T080102Z
UID:10000712-1774605600-1774612800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Paul Petersen\, ABDNHA Volunteer. \nRelaxed social ride of 20-30 miles\, mostly flat\, at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes vary weekly\, and fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. Return times vary depending on the chosen route. FREE\, every Friday. No registration required. Meet in the parking lot opposite the County Public Library.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/abdnha-friendly-friday-bike-ride/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Biking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T191007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191711Z
UID:10001084-1774513800-1774539000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Gas Domes–Shell Reef–Pumpkin Patch–OWSVRA (Members Priority)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Jim Torian\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nLevel 4 – 4WD Higher Clearance \nWe will explore points of interest in the Ocotillo Wells SVRA and ABDSP.  Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot by 8:30 a.m. for a briefing before caravanning to Pole Line Road off SR 78\, where we air down and begin our journey. Restrooms are available here\, as well as our lunch spot at the Pumpkin Patch. We will wind our way north and west through the SVRA. There are 6 features on our route\, and we will stop at as many as we have time for\, including the artesian well\, gas domes\, Shell Reef\, Pumpkin Patch\, 5 Palms\, and 17 Palms Oasis. Our trip ends when we exit the park at Arroyo Salado at S22\, 17 miles east of Borrego Springs. Road conditions vary from hardpan and washboard to mildly rocky\, to some easy hills and soft sandy washes. We will cover about 28 miles with a total elevation gain of about 880 feet. Lunch is BYO. 4WD only and a full tank of gas. GMRS channel 15 is optional. Check the weather and dress accordingly. No fee. Space is limited.  Call to reserve 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-gas-domes-shell-reef-pumpkin-patch-owsvra-members-priority/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20251210T220321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T220503Z
UID:10000879-1774447200-1774450800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Borrego Rock & Gem Club (BRAG) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Like rocks? Join BRAG and meet other rockhounds! \nThe BRAG club meets every 4th Wed of the month in the Activity Room. \nNote: In Nov & Dec\, the meeting is on the 3rd Wed due to holidays.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-rock-gem-club-brag-meeting-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T111500
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260212T192538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T192538Z
UID:10001005-1774346400-1774350900@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Poetry in the ABDNHA Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amy Brewster \nJoin writer/naturalist Amy Brewster in the lovely ABDNHA garden for an hour of poetry or prose. Bring your own writing or a piece by an author you love. Amy encourages you to bring writing about the beauty of wild places\, especially the desert. 12 people max. No charge. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/poetry-in-the-abdnha-desert-garden/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journaling
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260320T174041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174218Z
UID:10001094-1774341000-1774353600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Golden Mine Shuttle (Fairly easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Robin Halford\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMost of the walking will be on trails- Mason Valley Truck Trail\, and the California Riding and Hiking Trail – with a small amount of bushwhacking to the mine. This 5.9-mile hike offers a nice view of Lake Cuyamaca. The hike starts in ABDSP and finishes in Rancho Cuyamaca SP. Bring lunch/snack\, hat\, water\, and good shoes.  Limit 10. Call or stop by to reserve: 760-767-3098. No charge. \nDriving instructions to meeting point: From Hwy 78 in Julian\, drive South on Hwy 79 for 5.8 miles and turn left onto S1 (Sunrise Hwy). Drive 1.6 miles and turn left into the pullout for Fages Monument. We will carpool/shuttle from here to the beginning of the hike. The drive is on paved roads and ok for 2WD. This is a shuttle; all drivers must be willing to take extra passengers. Check the weather; it will be colder than the desert.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-golden-mine-shuttle-fairly-easy/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260320T191702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T191702Z
UID:10001096-1774339200-1774369800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Coyote Peak (Strenuous) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Carmelita Logerwell and Terri Straub \n*** THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \nHike\, 6 miles\, 2\,618’ gain\, strenuous. Join Carmelita and Terri on their grand finale hike for the season! This hike is only for well-conditioned hikers. We hike out and back to Coyote Peak from Rockhouse Truck Trail. Wonderful 360-degree views of Borrego Springs and beyond from the top. Well-marked use trail once we’re on the ridge. The dirt road should be fine for AWD cars. Max 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-coyote-peak-strenuous-cancelled/
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:20260323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260320T174758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174758Z
UID:10001095-1774254600-1774267200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Golden Queen Mine Shuttle (Fairly Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Robin Halford\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMost of the walking will be on trails- Mason Valley Truck Trail\, and the California Riding and Hiking Trail – with a small amount of bushwhacking to the mine. This 5.9-mile hike offers a nice view of Lake Cuyamaca. The hike starts in ABDSP and finishes in Rancho Cuyamaca SP. Bring lunch/snack\, hat\, water\, and good shoes.  Limit 10. Call or stop by to reserve: 760-767-3098. No charge. \nMeeting point is on S1 (Sunrise Highway)\, see below \nDriving instructions to meeting point: From Hwy 78 in Julian\, drive South on Hwy 79 for 5.8 miles and turn left onto S1 (Sunrise Hwy). Drive 1.6 miles and turn left into the pullout for Fages Monument. We will carpool/shuttle from here to the beginning of the hike. The drive is on paved roads and ok for 2WD. This is a shuttle; all drivers must be willing to take extra passengers.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-golden-queen-mine-shuttle-fairly-easy-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260212T192540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174558Z
UID:10001003-1774254600-1774267200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Golden Queen Mine Shuttle (Fairly Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Robin Halford\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMost of the walking will be on trails- Mason Valley Truck Trail\, and the California Riding and Hiking Trail – with a small amount of bushwhacking to the mine. This 5.9-mile hike offers a nice view of Lake Cuyamaca. The hike starts in ABDSP and finishes in Rancho Cuyamaca SP. Bring lunch/snack\, hat\, water\, and good shoes.  Limit 10. Call or stop by to reserve: 760-767-3098. No charge. \nMeeting point is on S1 (Sunrise Highway)\, see below \nDriving instructions to meeting point: From Hwy 78 in Julian\, drive South on Hwy 79 for 5.8 miles and turn left onto S1 (Sunrise Hwy). Drive 1.6 miles and turn left into the pullout for Fages Monument. We will carpool/shuttle from here to the beginning of the hike. The drive is on paved roads and ok for 2WD. This is a shuttle; all drivers must be willing to take extra passengers.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-golden-queen-mine-shuttle-fairly-easy/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T214240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T214240Z
UID:10001091-1774173600-1774180800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Photography: Around Town Photo Walk - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Photographer Tom Hogan \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \nJoin local photographer Tom Hogan for a casual walk around town as he and the group find interesting subjects and photograph them in different ways. This is open to all experience levels and all levels of equipment\, including smartphone cameras. Meet at ABDNHA. No charge\, but registration is required. Call 760-767-3098 or visit the Nature Center to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/photography-around-town-photo-walk-cancelled/
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:20260322T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T211848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T211848Z
UID:10001087-1774164600-1774180800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:The Birds of Anza-Borrego: Two Days of Birding Field Trips - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Kurt Leuschner\, Professor of Natural Science\, College of the Desert \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \nThis 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. \nMar. 21\, Sat.\, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.  &  Mar. 22\, Sun.\, 7:30 a.m. – Noon
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/the-birds-of-anza-borrego-two-days-of-birding-field-trips-cancelled-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T213601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T213601Z
UID:10001090-1774087200-1774098000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:BRAG: Borrego ROCKS! - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \nThe Borrego Rock and Gem (BRAG) Club will be hosting a demonstration event in the Visitor Plaza just outside of the Nature Center. Come see BRAG members cut geodes\, demonstrate lapidary work\, display rocks that are local to Southern California\, and answer questions about local rockhounding. Each visitor gets to select a free rock to take home! Geodes\, patches and stickers will be available for sale. Free; no registration required.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/brag-borrego-rocks-cancelled/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T213037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T213037Z
UID:10001089-1774087200-1774094400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Talk & Walk: Plants of Anza-Borrego - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Don Rideout\, Coordinator\, Desert Botany Club \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \nShort Lecture and Field Trip (Easy walk\, okay for all vehicles) \nAn 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.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/talk-walk-plants-of-anza-borrego-cancelled/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club,Field Trip,In-Person Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T212257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T212257Z
UID:10001088-1774087200-1774094400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Borrego Walkabout (Easy) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Selden McKee\, ABDNHA Volunteer \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \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-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:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260320T165228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T225652Z
UID:10001092-1774080000-1774105200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Santa Ysabel East Preserve (Moderately Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Sanjiv Nanda and Alan Parks \nThis moderately strenuous 7-mile car-shuttle hike starts on Farmer Road and heads west through a forest of sycamore and oak. After crossing beautiful Santa Ysabel Creek\, the trail climbs steeply to the ridge line at around 4000 feet. From there\, we begin our descent\, cross the San Diego River\, and join an old pioneer trail that descends to the Santa Ysabel Preserve Nature Center. The hike is rated moderately strenuous due to steep trails (bring trekking poles if you use them)\, 600 feet of elevation gain\, and 1\,600 feet of elevation loss. \nMeet at 8 a.m. at the Santa Ysabel Preserve Nature Center parking lot. The entrance is on Hwy 79\, 0.3 miles north of the intersection with Hwy 78 in Santa Ysabel. From there\, we will carpool and shuttle to the start of the hike on Farmer Road. \nNo charge. Call or stop by to reserve: 760-767-3098. \nFollowing the hike\, some of us may gather at the Volcan Mountain Winery at the intersection of Farmer Road and Wynola Road.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-santa-ysabel-east-preserve-moderately-strenuous/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T211430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T211430Z
UID:10001086-1774078200-1774121400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:The Birds of Anza-Borrego: Two Days of Birding Field Trips - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Kurt Leuschner\, Professor of Natural Science\, College of the Desert \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \nThis 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. \nMar. 21\, Sat.\, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.  &  Mar. 22\, Sun.\, 7:30 a.m. – Noon
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/the-birds-of-anza-borrego-two-days-of-birding-field-trips-cancelled/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260301T001355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T001355Z
UID:10001074-1774031400-1774035000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: Burrowing Owls Acoustic Research
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Samantha Lima\, Ph.D.\nSam is a postdoc at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance\, where she conducts research on burrowing owls. Tonight\, she will introduce bioacoustics and its application in species monitoring and explain the work of SDZWA to monitor these charismatic birds using passive acoustic methods. Additionally\, she will include a demonstration of the equipment and engage in discussions about acoustic fieldwork. GP $12\, M $10\, V $8. Register online or at the Nature Center\, 760-767-3098. \nRegister here for the program.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/lecture-burrowing-owls-acoustic-research/
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:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20251006T211319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T080102Z
UID:10000711-1774000800-1774008000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Paul Petersen\, ABDNHA Volunteer. \nRelaxed social ride of 20-30 miles\, mostly flat\, at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes vary weekly\, and fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. Return times vary depending on the chosen route. FREE\, every Friday. No registration required. Meet in the parking lot opposite the County Public Library.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/abdnha-friendly-friday-bike-ride/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T192817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T192817Z
UID:10001085-1773909000-1773923400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hike: Glorietta Canyon (Moderate to Strenuous) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amy Brewster  \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT *** \nHike with naturalist Amy Brewster up Glorietta Canyon\, over a saddle and up a side wash to an amazing overlook of the Borrego Valley. The hike is approximately 6 miles. There are a few spots on the trail where boulders need to be navigated. Bring water and a snack and hiking poles if you choose. Meet at ABDNHA. Carpooling is encouraged. Maximum 12 persons. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-glorietta-canyon-moderate-to-strenuous-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:20260318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T224156
CREATED:20260317T190808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T192506Z
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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Gas Domes–Shell Reef–Pumpkin Patch–OWSVRA (Members Priority) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Jim Torian\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nLevel 4 – 4WD Higher Clearance \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT – RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY\, MARCH 26 *** \nWe will explore points of interest in the Ocotillo Wells SVRA and ABDSP.  Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot by 8:30 a.m. for a briefing before caravanning to Pole Line Road off SR 78\, where we air down and begin our journey. Restrooms are available here\, as well as our lunch spot at the Pumpkin Patch. We will wind our way north and west through the SVRA. There are 6 features on our route\, and we will stop at as many as we have time for\, including the artesian well\, gas domes\, Shell Reef\, Pumpkin Patch\, 5 Palms\, and 17 Palms Oasis. Our trip ends when we exit the park at Arroyo Salado at S22\, 17 miles east of Borrego Springs. Road conditions vary from hardpan and washboard to mildly rocky\, to some easy hills and soft sandy washes. We will cover about 28 miles with a total elevation gain of about 880 feet. Lunch is BYO. 4WD only and a full tank of gas. GMRS channel 15 is optional. Check the weather and dress accordingly. No fee. Space is limited.  Call to reserve 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-gas-domes-shell-reef-pumpkin-patch-owsvra-members-priority-cancelled/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD
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