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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-2/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Desert Garden\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journaling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
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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:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20251006T211319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T080102Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20260326T175136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T175136Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20251006T211319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T080102Z
UID:10000714-1775815200-1775822400@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/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20260401T173814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T220705Z
UID:10001131-1776067200-1776074400@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Borrego Birders Weekly Walk (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Co-Leaders: Hal Cohen and Jonathan Berman \nGo birding around town with local birders. This week\, we’ll visit the hawkwatch morning site\, since the hawkwatch is not officially over until April 15. Then\, we’ll continue our search for other spring migrants\, such as Warblers. Orioles\, Grosbeaks\, and others we may find. Beginners and all levels welcome. No charge\, but please register at ABDNHA Nature Center\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, phone number: 760-767-3098. Meet at ABDNHA at 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, binoculars\, water. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-birders-weekly-walk/
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:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20260329T170943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T170943Z
UID:10001129-1776364200-1776367800@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Rattlesnakes of Anza-Borrego
DESCRIPTION:Eric Dugan\, Herpetologist\nIn this webinar\, Eric Dugan will describe the rattlesnakes found in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park\, with information about the habitats where each of them exists. He will also talk about a dietary study he has been working on for the past ten years. No charge\, but donations are welcome. \nRegister here for the webinar.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/webinar-rattlesnakes-of-anza-borrego/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20260401T190227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T221813Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Volcan Mountain Preserve (Fairly Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rachel Rench\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis hike is a 5.6-mile round trip with 1\,300 feet of elevation gain. We’ll hike up the main trail to the summit\, then take the Five Oaks Trail on the way down. This hike is rated Moderately Strenuous for hiking steep hills to the summit and rocky terrain on the Five Oaks Trail. Bring 1 to 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear comfortable hiking boots with good tread. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m to arrange carpool. People driving from San Diego can meet us at Farmer’s Rd at the trailhead at 8:45. After the hike\, we could stop for lunch in Julian before returning to Borrego Springs. Call 760-767-3098 or come in to reserve. No charge. Max 15 people.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-volcan-mountain-preserve/
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:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20260409T222801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T223018Z
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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: BBQ at the Calcite Mine - FULL (Waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Ed Pollock\, ABDNHA Volunteer \n*** THIS PROGRAM IS FULL – PLEASE CALL ABDNHA AT 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist *** \nWe meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 9:00a.m.\, then drive Highway S22 to the Calcite Mine turnoff at South Palm Wash\, just before the county line. At the bottom of the hill\, there’s time for an optional guided hike into Palm Wash slot canyon – the site of Mike McElhatton’s popular full moon hikes. Afterward\, we regroup and drive to historic Calcite Mine\, a couple of uphill miles on a fairly easy dirt road\, with some narrow shelf driving and sharp turns on this scenic route. At the mine\, there’s time for individual exploration.\n This is the last BBQ trip of the season. Meat and utensils are supplied. If you wish\, bring a side dish to share and your own drinks. Camp chairs and small camp tables are helpful. \nAll properly functioning AWD vehicles are welcome; full gas tank and extra water are required.\nAfter our meal\, we regroup and return to Hwy S22\, where the trip ends. We should be back in Borrego at 4 pm.\nNo charge. Call or visit ABDNHA Nature Center 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-bbq-at-the-calcite-mine-full-waitlist/
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:20260420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20260401T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T221337Z
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SUMMARY:Borrego Birders Weekly Walk (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Co-Leaders: Hal Cohen and Jonathan Berman \nGo birding around town with local birders. We’ll search for spring migrants\, such as Warblers. Orioles\, Grosbeaks\, and others we may find. Beginners and all levels welcome. No charge\, but please register at ABDNHA Nature Center\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, phone number: 760-767-3098. Meet at ABDNHA at 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, binoculars\, water. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-birders-weekly-walk-2/
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:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20260403T183937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T222055Z
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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Truckhaven Trail\, 17 Palms\, 5 Palms\, Pumpkin Patch - MEMBERS PRIORITY TRIP
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Todd Link\, ABDNHA Volunteer\n *** Level 4 Vehicle: 4WD (NO AWD) Higher Clearance REQUIRED due to deep sand\, medium rocks\, steep or uneven sections\, or rough terrain – Vehicle must be in good condition with a full tank of gas ***  \nJoin us for an off-road sightseeing adventure starting at ABDNHA. We’ll head East on S22\, air down our tires on Truckhaven trail\, and visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP) and Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (OWSVRA) attractions. We’ll follow Truchaven trail to Tule Wash\, stopping at 17 Palms and 5 Palms Oases. We’ll then break for lunch at Pumpkin Patch in OWSVRA\, also accessed via Tule Wash. Afterwards\, we’ll backtrack to ABDSP for a scenic drive to Vista Del Malpais via Basin Wash\, with short segments on Cut-Across Trail and Fault Wash\, then visit the vista point via Short Wash. At the vista\, enjoy beautiful views of the Borrego Badlands and surrounding mountains\, with time to explore the ridge trail. Finally\, we’ll return to S-22 via Thimble wash and head back to ABDNHA. \nDress for the weather\, bring a lot of water.\nTrip lasts about 4.5 hours\, depending on stops. \nNo charge\, but space is limited  (MEMBER PRIORITY TRIP)\nCall 760-767-3098 or visit ABDNHA Nature Center to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-truckhaven-trail-17-palms-5-palms-pumpkin-patch/
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:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T090134
CREATED:20260401T183329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T221242Z
UID:10001133-1777276800-1777284000@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Borrego Birders Weekly Walk (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Co-Leaders: Hal Cohen and Jonathan Berman \nGo birding around town with local birders. We’ll search for spring migrants\, such as Warblers. Orioles\, Grosbeaks\, and others we may find. Beginners and all levels welcome. No charge\, but please register at ABDNHA Nature Center\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, phone number: 760-767-3098. Meet at ABDNHA at 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, binoculars\, water. Limit: 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/borrego-birders-weekly-walk-3/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
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