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Week of Events
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026 -Hike: Bitter Creek Spring and Maybe Beyond
Hike: Bitter Creek Spring and Maybe Beyond
Trip Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie, ABDNHA Volunteers
Join us on this moderate hike to Bitter Creek Spring—one of Anza-Borrego’s few year-round springs—tucked in remote Grapevine Canyon. This tiny spring often attracts birds and wildlife, and we may spot desert blooms. The final climb to the spring is steep. If time allows, we may continue past the spring. 4 mi RT, 400’ vertical. The sandy, two-mile access road is not suitable for passenger cars, but OK for modest SUVs. Meet in the ABDNHA parking lot by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks and water. No charge. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve. Max 10.
Monday, December 7, 2026
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December 7, 2026 -Hike: Aggregate Cave
Hike: Aggregate Cave
Leader: Robin Halford, ABDNHA Volunteer
This fairly strenuous 6.6-mile hike is in the Mecca Wilderness and Chuckwalla National Monument. Most of the walking is in washes and fairly easy. There is a slot canyon and then a short ladder up to the Cave. Bring a flashlight or use your cell phone light if you need illumination to negotiate a short, strenuous section of the cave. The washes may have soft sand and possibly bouldering in the slot. No charge. To register, call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098.
Meeting place: From Borrego Springs, drive north on Hwy 86, then right (east) onto Ave 66. Go over the bypass bridge and turn right (east) at the light. Drive 7.0 miles (2.9 miles past the canal) and park to meet the group on the left (north) side of Box Canyon Road.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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December 10, 2026 -Hike with Birding: San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area
Hike with Birding: San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area
Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie, ABDNHA Volunteers
This is a hike with a focus on birding, a pleasant, fairly easy walk through a little-visited preserve. Many migrants frequent the reserve, especially in the riparian woodlands along San Felipe Creek. We will look for Roadrunner, Cooper’s Hawk, Oak Titmouse, Bluebirds, and Acorn Woodpeckers. 4 mi RT, 250’ of elevation gain, easy tread. You must buy a $5.97 personal pass for this walk! See https://www.licenses.wildlife.ca.gov/internetsales/, then select “Guest”, then “Lands Pass”. Area of use is “San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area”. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks, binoculars, and water. No charge, but registration is required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098. Max 10 people.
Friday, December 11, 2026
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December 11, 2026 -Biking: ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride (Every Friday)
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December 11, 2026 -Plants of the San Jacinto Mountains
Biking: ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride (Every Friday)
Leader: Paul Petersen, ABDNHA Volunteer
Relaxed 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.
Plants of the San Jacinto Mountains
Leader: Don Rideout, ABDNHA Botany Club Coordinator
The San Jacinto Mountains are a region of special interest to plant lovers. These peaks reach higher elevations than the mountains of San Diego County, giving rise to some unusual and fascinating species. The San Jacinto Mountains are also a thoroughly pleasant destination for summer hiking, featuring dense forest, rocky crags, and numerous trails. Don Rideout will present photos of both common and rare species, some found nowhere else. Registration required: General Public $12, Members $10, Volunteers $8. Register at ABDNHA’s Nature Center, 760-767-3098, or online.
To register: Call 760-767-3098 or click here.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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December 12, 2026 -Walk: Historic Borrego Walkabout
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December 12, 2026 -Meeting: Botany Club Open House for New Members
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December 12, 2026 -Borrego Botany Club Lecture: The Plants of Anza-Borrego
Walk: Historic Borrego Walkabout
Leader: Selden McKee, ABDNHA Volunteer
Curious about the story of Borrego Springs, from its historic beginnings to today? Enjoy a walk around the town while hearing about the people, places, and buildings of this tiny desert town that we love. We will start at ABDNHA and cover roughly 1.5 miles, all on flat terrain. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a good sun hat, and bring water. No charge, but registration required. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.
Meeting: Botany Club Open House for New Members
Leader: Don Rideout, Club Coordinator
The Borrego Botany Club will kick off the desert season with a meeting and lecture on Saturday in the ABDNHA Library. Everyone is invited. If you are interested in desert plants, then the Botany Club is the place to be. This is an informal gathering. Don Rideout will explain the Botany Club and provide an overview of the meetings and field trips for this desert season. Open to all. No charge. Please register by visiting or calling the Nature Center: 760-767-3098.
Borrego Botany Club Lecture: The Plants of Anza-Borrego
Leader: Don Rideout, Club Coordinator
The Borrego Botany Club will kick off the desert season with a meeting and lecture on Saturday in the ABDNHA Library. Everyone is invited. If you are interested in desert plants, then the Botany Club is the place to be. This is an informal gathering. Don Rideout will explain the Botany Club and provide an overview of the meetings and field trips for this desert season. Open to all. No charge. Please register by visiting or calling the Nature Center: 760-767-3098.