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Hike with Birding: Big Laguna Lake – FULL (Wait List)

ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs

Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie, ABDNHA Volunteers

This hike is FULL - please call ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on the wait list.

A 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.

Note: Park fee $5, payable at the entrance.

Nature Journaling

ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs

Leaders: Selden McKee and Pat Matthews, ABDNHA Volunteers

Start 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.

4WD Tour: Olla Wash – FULL (Wait List)

ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs

** We have reached the vehicle limit, but there may still spaces available for passengers. **

Leader: Dave Walters, ABDNHA Volunteer

Meet 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!

Note: Level 4; short-wheelbase vehicles only. We will use two-way radios on GMRS Channel 15 to communicate.

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