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SUMMARY:Hike: Little Grand Canyon Overlook (Fairly Easy) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeaders: Tom Keffer & Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers\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 the easier 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 lunch/snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-little-grand-canyon-overlook-fairly-easy-full-waitlist/
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:20251201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003724
CREATED:20251031T202420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T205940Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Skeleton Canyon Slot (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeader: Robin Halford\, ABDNHA Volunteer\nThis hike goes into the red colored mud hills of the Skeleton Canyon Fault\, part of the larger San Andreas Fault Complex\, with a wonderful slot canyon before the stopping point. Expect uneven ground and some bouldering. The total hike distance (round trip) is 4.9 miles. Sturdy shoes recommended. Bring snack/lunch and water. Limit 10. \nNote: Meet at Painted Canyon Road off of Box Canyon Road! \nDriving instructions to meeting place: Drive North on Hwy 86 and go right (east) on 66th Ave. Go over the bypass bridge and turn right (east) at the\nlight. Drive 4.5 miles and turn left onto Painted Canyon Road. We will meet here. The road is usually OK for 2WD with high clearance. 4WD/AWD suggested. Register at or call the Nature Center.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-skeleton-canyon-slot-moderate-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T182024Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Nolina Canyon (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeaders: Carmelita Logerwell & Terri Straub\, ABDNHA Volunteers\nHike 4 miles\, 500′ gain. We will drive to the end of Nolina Wash Jeep Road to start the hike. Hike begins as a sandy wash then eventually narrows to a canyon. There are a couple easy dry waterfalls to climb before the canyon ends at a 50-foot-high (!) dry waterfall. High clearance vehicles recommended. Max 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-nolina-canyon-moderate-full-waitlist/
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:20251202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003724
CREATED:20250928T193026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T163324Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Pat Matthews & Selden McKee\nThis activity repeats on the first Tuesdays of the month to explore nature journaling in the ABDNHA garden and in the field. No experience necessary—just a curiosity about the natural world. Participants will need a small\, unlined journal\, pencil\, eraser\, micron pen\, colored pencils or compact watercolor set\, and a chair. We will be outdoors\, so a sun hat\, water\, and snack are recommended. Meet in parking lot of ABDNHA. No charge; call the Nature Center to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/nature-journaling-251202/
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:20251204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003724
CREATED:20251031T202703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T151006Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Hike: Pacific Crest Trail to Eagle Rock (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeaders: Tom Keffer & Lee Christie\nHike with a focus on birding. We will walk on the PCT along pleasant Canada Verde Creek\, then through open grasslands\, until we reach Eagle Rock. Along the way we’ll look for raptors\, Wild Turkey\, Oak Titmouse\, Bluebirds\, and Acorn Woodpeckers. 6.6-mile RT\, 700′ vertical\, easy tread. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, binoculars\, water. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve. Limit 10.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/birding-hike-pacific-crest-trail-to-eagle-rock-moderate-full-waitlist/
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:20251204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003724
CREATED:20251031T202935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T205756Z
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SUMMARY:ABDNHA Members 4WD Tour: Full Moon at Font's Point - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:4WD TRIP IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeader: Jim Torian\, ABDNHA Volunteer\nJoin us for the “Cold Moon” rising as viewed from Font’s Point. This is the last full moon of 2025. The sun’s low angle should offer striking views of the Borrego Badlands\, Ocotillo Wells\, and the Salton Sea. Meet at the ABDNHA Nature Center parking lot at 3 p.m. for a quick briefing\, then head east on S22 to Font’s Point Wash\, turning off on a washboard and sandy wash for 4 miles. Walk less than 100 yards to the overlook. Bring camera\, beverage\, and snack to enjoy with the moonrise at 4:17 p.m. We will leave by 5:30 p.m. to return to S22\, where our journey ends. This portion will be at night and offer a different perspective off-road. Check the weather and dress accordingly; this trip is weather-dependent. Bring a chair\, a full tank of fuel\, and ensure you have 4WD (AWD is OK). GMRS Radio Ch. 15 is optional. Limited space and vehicles. No charge. Register at the ABDNHA Nature Center or 760-767-3098. ABDNHA members only. If you are not a member\, you may request being put on the waitlist.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/abdnha-members-4wd-tour-full-moon-at-fonts-point-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:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T120000
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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/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T210000
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CREATED:20251205T220911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T220911Z
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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 1.5-mile walk through South Palm Wash. Mostly a fairly easy 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/
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:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T150000
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SUMMARY:Hike: Geology Hike to Canyon Sin Nombre (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:HIKE IS FULL. Call 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist. \nLeader: Geologist Don Barrie \nJoin Don on a hike to explore the geology of Canyon Sin Nombre\, located in a major fault zone\, and shaped by ancient faulting\, sedimentary rock\, and ongoing erosion. Meet along S2\, at the intersection of  S2 and Canyon Sin Nombre Road. Bring lunch and water. 4WD required. Register at the ABDNHA Nature Center or call 760-767-3098. \nNote: Meet at the intersection of S2 and Canyon Sin Nombre Road.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-geology-hike-to-canyon-sin-nombre-moderate-full-waitlist/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003724
CREATED:20241014T165730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T170603Z
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SUMMARY:ABDNHA’s Famous Annual Chili Fest – A Member Appreciation Event!
DESCRIPTION:ABDNHA members are invited to join us for delicious homemade chili\, cornbread and cookies! Members also receive a 20% discount in the Nature Center during the Chili Fest from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Do all your shopping in one place! We will offer options for both take home and outdoor seating (weather permitting).
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/abdnhas-famous-annual-chili-fest-251206/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Activity Room\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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