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SUMMARY:Hike: Smugglers Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nStarting in Little Blair Valley\, this fairly easy hike leads us past ancient Kumeyaay rock art and historic mortars to a dramatic dry waterfall with sweeping views of Earthquake Valley below. Three miles round-trip\, with 400’ elevation gain\, good tread with some rubble. Travel time: one hour each way. Not suitable for passenger cars\, but okay for modest SUVs. Meet at ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks\, water. No charge\, but registration required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Maximum 10 participants.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-smugglers-canyon/
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:20261130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T130000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152154Z
CREATED:20261009T151847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T152154Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Volcan Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rachel Rench\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis strenuous 5.3-mile hike follows the main trail to Volcan Mountain Summit\, with stops at points of interest. After circling to the top\, we’ll return via the steep\, rocky Five Oaks Trail. Expect to finish around noon and return to Borrego Springs by 1 p.m. Bring lunch if you’d like to stay up in Julian and visit Volcan Mountain Winery. No charge. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098.\n\nNote: Meet at 8 a.m. at ABDNHA parking lot\, or at 8:45 a.m. at the Volcan Mountain trailhead (two miles from the town of Julian off Farmer Rd.). Consult a map if unsure of the location.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-volcan-mountain/
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:20261201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T151846Z
CREATED:20261009T151846Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Red Hill Loop
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Terri Straub\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis strenuous hike is six miles\, with a 700’ elevation gain. The red that we see along this hike is volcanic rock scattered everywhere! Mostly a moderate hike\, but with a steep ascent and descent near the top. One-hour drive to trailhead. All vehicles suitable. Maximum 15 participants. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks\, lunch\, water. No charge\, but registration required. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-red-hill-loop/
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:20261202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152311Z
CREATED:20261009T151845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T152311Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Hellhole Canyon to Culp Valley
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Greg Winterowd and Amy Brueggemeyer\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nThis strenuous hike goes six miles. Steep\, beautiful\, and varied landscape with awesome views of Borrego Valley. Wear proper hiking shoes or boots\, a hat\, and sun protection – it’s exposed! Bring plenty of water\, a snack\, and hiking poles if desired. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 7:50 a.m. Drive five minutes to Hellhole\, then take a 40-minute shuttle to Culp Valley. Limited to 9 participants. No charge\, but registration required. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.\n\nNote: Must have a State Park Pass or pay a $10 day-use parking fee.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-hellhole-canyon-to-culp-valley/
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:20261203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T152436Z
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SUMMARY:Hike with Birding: Big Laguna Lake
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nA 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.\n\nNote: Park fee $5\, payable at the entrance.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-with-birding-big-laguna-lake/
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:20261203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T151844Z
CREATED:20261009T151844Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Selden McKee and Pat Matthews\, ABDNHA Volunteers \nStart 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.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/nature-journaling/
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:20261203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T160000
DTSTAMP:20261017T021047Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T021047Z
UID:10001241-1796288400-1796313600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:4WD Tour: Olla Wash
DESCRIPTION:** We have reached the vehicle limit\, but there are still spaces available for passengers. **\n\nLeader: Dave Walters\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nMeet 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! \nNote: Level 4; short-wheelbase vehicles only. We will use two-way radios on GMRS Channel 15 to communicate.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/4wd-tour-olla-wash/
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:20261204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T153622Z
CREATED:20261009T153622Z
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SUMMARY:Biking: ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride (Every Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Paul Petersen\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nRelaxed social ride of 20-30 mostly flat miles at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes will vary weekly; fun rides to highlight the roads less traveled. Return time will vary with the route chosen. No charge\, and no registration required. Meet in the parking lot opposite the public County Library’s south entrance.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/biking-abdnha-friendly-friday-bike-ride-every-friday-4/
LOCATION:Borrego Springs Library\, 2580 Country Club Rd\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T182907Z
CREATED:20261009T182907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T182907Z
UID:10001233-1796409000-1796412600@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:Hiking in Southern California’s Desert Parks\, Our Favorite Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lewis Hinchman\, Author and Hiker \nJoin author and desert hiker Lewis Hinchman as he shares his favorite hikes—the “best of the best” from his new book\, Hiking Southern California’s Desert Parks. Lew and his wife\, Sandy\, have shared a love of hiking since meeting in grad school in New York. Inspired by Edward Abbey’s Desert Solitaire\, they fell for the western deserts\, with Sandy publishing Hiking Southwest Desert Country in 1990. Their passion led them to move to Moab\, Utah\, in 2008. In the ABDNHA Library. GP $12\, M $10\, V $8.\n\nTo register: Call 760-767-3098 or click here.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hiking-in-southern-californias-desert-parks-our-favorite-hikes/
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:20261205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T114500
DTSTAMP:20261009T153621Z
CREATED:20261009T153621Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: The Bench
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Kathy Bussey\, ABDNHA Volunteer \nThis is an easy to moderate 2.3-mile round-trip hike. Enjoy views of the Santa Rosa Mountains\, Clark Dry Lake\, and Borrego Badlands. We’ll drive up Inspiration Wash\, then hike up a wash to a memorial rock bench for a 360-degree desert view. Mostly easy\, with a short\, steep\, sandy climb near the end. 4WD/AWD required or carpool. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot. No charge\, but call or visit the Nature Center (760-767-3098) to register.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/hike-the-bench/
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:20261205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T190000
DTSTAMP:20261009T180845Z
CREATED:20261009T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T180845Z
UID:10001166-1796486400-1796497200@abdnha.org
SUMMARY:ABDNHA Members' Annual Chili Fest
DESCRIPTION:ABDNHA Members\, warm up with a bowl of chili\, cornbread\, and dessert\, and spend an easy evening reconnecting with fellow ABDNHA members at this much-loved annual social event. Chili Fest is all about good food\, familiar faces\, and our showing appreciation for our members. Let’s gather to catch up before the busy winter/spring season. During the event (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.)\, members receive 20% off at the Desert Nature Center—perfect for holiday shopping and supporting ABDNHA at the same time. RSVP at the Nature Center at borregonaturecenter@gmail.com\, or call 760-767-3098\, or stop by. New members welcome! Take-home and outdoor seating available (weather permitting). ABDNHA Activity Room and parking lot. Last serving at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!\n\nClick here for more info.
URL:https://abdnha.org/activity/chili-fest/
LOCATION:ABDNHA Parking Lot\, 652 Palm Canyon Drive\, Borrego Springs\, CA\, 92004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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