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SUMMARY:Hike: Borrego Badlands - East Truckhaven Lollipop (Moderate) - FULL (waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Sanjiv Nanda and Alan Parks\nPROGRAM IS FULL – PLEASE CALL ABDNHA at 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist.\nWe will take the east fork of Truckhaven Wash. At about three-quarters of a mile\, we will come to a boulder blockage that we will crawl our way through. An easy scramble then takes us over to Arroyo Salado. We will do an out-and-back exploration of this lightly visited portion of Arroyo Salado. On the way back\, we will climb out of Arroyo Salado and visit the Elephant\, a Native American solstice site. Here\, you will have an opportunity to scale some of the iconic uplifted slanting Truckhaven Rocks. We complete the lollipop by returning via the east fork of Truckhaven. This six-mile hike is rated moderate\, with one place where you will have to get down on your hands and knees. Bring water\, snacks\, and lunch. Meet at 8:30 am at the ABDNHA Nature Center. We will carpool to the trailhead\, as parking on the shoulder at Truckhaven Wash is limited. Max: 22. No charge\, call or stop by to reserve\, 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-borrego-badlands-east-truckhaven-lollipop-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:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T133000
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SUMMARY:Short Walk in ABDNHA's Desert Garden
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amateur Botanist Kathy Bussey \nJoin Kathy Bussey for a short stroll around ABDNHA’s desert garden\, a peaceful and beautiful spot filled with desert plants from throughout the southwest deserts\, trees\, cacti\, shrubs\, and annual flowers\, featuring many colorful signs and artwork. The garden begins to bloom in mid-February. Bird activity\, artwork\, and information panels lend additional color. The garden surface is flat\, making it very easy to walk on. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot. Call or drop by the Nature Center to register.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/short-walk-in-abdnhas-desert-garden-6/
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:20260217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T153000
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CREATED:20260102T005235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T042427Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Mountain Palm Springs & Torote Bowl (Strenuous)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Carmelita Logerwell and Terri Straub \nHike five miles\, 800’ gain. We will hike to all six oases and Torote Bowl. Lots of endangered elephant trees and six beautiful palm groves. A bit steep and rocky to Torote Bowl. One hour\, 15 minute drive to trailhead. $10 parking fee. Short\, unpaved road ok for any vehicle. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 am. Bring lunch/snacks\, water\, good hiking shoes. Call 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-mountain-palm-springs-torote-bowl-strenuous/
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:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064509
CREATED:20260205T164003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164202Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling in the Field (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Pam Blake\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nCome practice nature journaling in the field with Pam Blake. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot at 9:00 am and set out from there. You’ll need your own supplies and some familiarity with this practice\, as this session offers a chance for further nature journaling with a group but without instruction. No charge; call the Nature Center to reserve. This activity is repeated on the third Tuesdays of each month.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/nature-journaling-in-the-field-easy-3/
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:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064509
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/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T170000
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CREATED:20260205T164320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164320Z
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SUMMARY:Hawkwatch Training Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Second training session in preparation for the 2026 Borrego Springs Hawkwatch that will begin on Feb. 21. We will begin inside at the ABDNHA Library\, followed by a visit to the viewing sites. All are welcome — those interested in finding out more\, as well as new and returning volunteers. Please sign up at hawkwatchborregosprings@gmail.com and abdnha2@att.net. Eyes to the sky!
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hawkwatch-training-session-2/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064509
CREATED:20260220T225708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T225708Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Mojave Desert Tortoises
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Melissa Merrick\, Ph.D\, Researcher\, San Diego Zoo and Wildlife Alliance\nDr. Merrick will present an update of her presentation last year about her research of the Desert Tortoise Recovery Program at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance\, highlighting a partnership with The Living Desert Zoo to raise larger\, less vulnerable juvenile tortoises for release. The research focuses on various aspects of juvenile tortoises\, including personality\, anti-predator trainability\, thermal ecology\, and the impact of release-site selection on predation risk. In the ABDNHA library. 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-mojave-desert-tortoises/
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:20260221T080000
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CREATED:20260212T191617Z
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SUMMARY:Geology Hike: Ash Wash
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Don Barrie\, Geoscience Educator\, ABDNHA Board Member \nJoin Don Barrie for this moderate 5-mile loop hike to Ash Wash\, a tributary of Coyote Canyon. Our destination will be the Bishop Tuff—an ash layer deposited around 760\,000 years ago when an enormous volcanic eruption created the Long Valley Caldera in the eastern Sierras. During this eruption\, huge volumes of ash were blown into the atmosphere\, resulting in widespread deposition as far away as the Midwest. At the entrance to Ash Wash\, we’ll examine the Coyote Creek Fault—the western branch of the San Jacinto Fault Zone. Max 23 people (carpooling is encouraged). Bring lunch and water. 4WD vehicle recommended. Hiking poles\, if you have them. Meet at ABDNHA. No charge\, but registration is required at the Nature Center\, 760-767-3098.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/geology-hike-ash-wash/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:4WD,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T140000
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CREATED:20260130T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T202013Z
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SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Yaqui Flats (Members Priority) - FULL (Waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Dave Walters\, ABDNHA Volunteer   \nLevel 4 Short Wheel Base Vehicle only** \nWe meet for our trip at ABDNHA parking lot at 9:00am. Leaving Borrego Springs\, we caravan west on Highway S22 for 7 miles and enter the trailhead at Old Culp Valley Rd. Next we turn onto Jasper Trail and then the Grapevine Trail. We stop at our destination of Yaqui Flats. If winter rains were sufficient\, there will be abundant flowers. When leaving\, we continue to Yaqui Well and highway 78. Bring food and water. Wear weather-appropriate clothes\, and bring a hat and chair. We will using 2-way GMRS radios on channel 15. No charge. This is a members priority trip. Stop by or call the Nature Center to reserve\, 760-767-3098. \n**Level 4 4WD REQUIRED due to deep sand\, large rocks\, steep sections\, large obstacles\, or rough conditions
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-yaqui-flats-members-priority-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:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T120000
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CREATED:20260212T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191616Z
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SUMMARY:Talk & Walk: Plants of Anza-Borrego
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Don Rideout\, Coordinator\, Desert Botany Club  \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/
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:20260221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064509
CREATED:20260220T225925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T225925Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Revealing the Wonders of Five Iconic Desert Plants
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Botanist Kate Harper\nDiscover the hidden wonders behind five desert favorites—Ocotillo\, Honey Mesquite\, Barrel Cactus\, Creosote\, and Dune Evening Primrose—with Botanist Kate Harper. Prepare to be captivated and surprised by fascinating facts and little-known secrets that will change how you see these remarkable plants. An extensive handout is included. In the ABDNHA library. 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-revealing-the-wonders-of-five-iconic-desert-plants/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Library\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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