Leaders: Tom Keffer and Lee Christie, ABDNHA Volunteers Bird-focused hike on the PCT along Cañada Verde Creek and grasslands to Eagle Rock. Look for raptors, Wild Turkey, Oak Titmouse, Bluebirds, and Acorn Woodpeckers. 6.5 miles round trip, 700' gain, easy tread. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring lunch/snacks, binoculars, and water. No charge; registration required. Reserve by calling or visiting the Nature Center at 760-767-3098. Max 10.
Leader: Amy Brewster, Volunteer Naturalist This is a moderate to strenuous hike over a saddle and up a side wash to an overlook of Borrego Valley, with some boulder sections along the trail. Bring water, snack, hiking shoes, and optional poles. Carpooling encouraged. Max 15 people. Meet at the ABDNHA parking lot. No charge; registration required. Register at the Nature Center or 760-767-3098.
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.
Leader: Mike McElhatton, ABDNHA Education Director Join 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 1.2-mile walk through South Palm Wash. Mostly a moderate walk, with a few 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leader: Terri Straub, ABDNHA Volunteer This strenuous 6-mile hike gains 1,200 feet and follows a mix of old Jeep roads and steep, rocky gullies. The route leads to an impressive ancient lakebed in the lower Coyote Mountains. All vehicles are suitable. Limited to 15 people. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks, lunch, and water. No charge. Call or visit the Nature Center at 760-767-3098 to reserve.