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ABDNHA Library

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652 Palm Canyon Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004 United States Get Directions

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  • Stargazing Borrego’s Dark Sky

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    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.

  • Meeting: Borrego Astronomy Club

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    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

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States +1 more

    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.

  • Hiking in Southern California’s Desert Parks, Our Favorite Hikes

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    Speaker: Lewis Hinchman, Author and Hiker

    Join 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. Reserve at 760-767-3098 or www.abdnha.org/activities.

    To register: Call 760-767-3098 or click here.

  • Plants of the San Jacinto Mountains

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    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.

  • Meeting: Botany Club Open House for New Members

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    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

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    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.

  • Lecture & Webinar: ABDNHA Travel Series – Penguin Safari

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    Speakers: Urmi Ray and Sanjiv Nanda, ABDNHA Volunteers
    Giant Petrels and Royal Albatrosses soar around our ship as we circumnavigate the Scotia Sea, visiting King and Gentoo Penguin colonies in the Falklands, South Georgia, South Shetlands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Observe newly hatched Gentoo chicks, year-old King Penguin young, and three other penguin species. The Antarctic Convergence creates the planet's largest marine buffet, attracting Arctic Terns migrating over 20,000 miles and humpback whales from Brazil to feast on krill. Through photos, videos, and stories, experience the summer feeding frenzy up close. 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.

  • Full Moon Walk: South Palm Wash

    ABDNHA Library 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    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. 

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