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Week of Events
Sunday, November 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, November 2, 2026
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November 2, 2026 -Hike: Fern Canyon, Vandeventer Loop
Hike: Fern Canyon, Vandeventer Loop
Leader: Robin Halford, ABDNHA Volunteer
This strenuous 6.1-mile loop in the Indian Canyons on the south side of Palm Springs is one of the most popular hiking areas in the Coachella Valley. This hike will include a desert wash, views of the San Jacinto Mountains, and a walk through one of the largest native palm groves in the Southwest. Expect uneven ground and possible soft sand in the wash. No charge. Call the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
Meeting Place: From downtown Palm Springs, drive south on South Palm Canyon Dr. to the fee kiosk; we will meet 300 feet past it. From Borrego Springs, it is a two-hour drive: go east on S22, turn left (north) onto Hwy. 86, then go west onto I-10. Take the Bob Hope exit, go left (south), then right (west) onto Ramon Rd. Go left (south) on Sunrise, then go right (west) on Hwy. 111 / Palm Canyon Dr., and then left (south) on South Palm Canyon Dr.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, November 6, 2026
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November 6, 2026 -Stargazing Borrego’s Dark Sky
Stargazing Borrego’s Dark Sky
Speaker: John Garrett, Amateur Astronomer
Start your stargazing evening in the ABDNHA Library with a brief presentation by Astronomer John Garrett, previewing what’s visible in tonight’s sky: Saturn and Neptune, the Andromeda Galaxy, and star clusters in Cassiopeia and Perseus. Some planetary nebulae (dying stars) may also appear. After the talk, head outdoors to view these objects through John’s telescopes. If skies are cloudy, call the ABDNHA Nature Center to check the program status. GP $12, M $10, V $8.
To register: Call 760-767-3098 or click here.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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November 7, 2026 -Meeting: Borrego Astronomy Club
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November 7, 2026 -Lecture & Webinar: Deep Space Photography of Michael Poirier
Meeting: Borrego Astronomy Club
If you are interested in astronomy, stop by, join us, and become a part of the group! Everyone is invited. This is our first meeting of the season. Meet at the ABDNHA Library.
Lecture & Webinar: Deep Space Photography of Michael Poirier
Speaker: Michael Poirier, Astrophotographer
Enjoy Michael’s stunning photos of distant objects in the universe, seen as they appeared millions of years ago—the time it took their light to reach us at 186,000 miles per second. Michael will also give a brief introduction to getting started in deep-space photography. GP $12; M $10; V $8. Hybrid presentation: in person at the ABDNHA Library and via Zoom.
To register for the in-person lecture: Call the Nature Center at 760-767-3098, or click here.
To register for the webinar: Click here.