Earl Henderson Trail Hike
Enjoy this easy hike along the hillside above Araby Wash. Explore the wonders of this critical habitat area to learn about the endangered Casey’s June Beetle and fire ecology in […]
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Theilman Trail Hike
Theilman Trailhead aka Frank Bogert Bogert Trail and Andreas Hills Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesOur volunteers will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument!Grab your hiking poles and join our Friends’ volunteer docent, on the […]
Free
Carrizo Canyon Interpretative Hike
Art Smith Trailhead Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesThis bighorn sheep habitat is only open 3 months a year!Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many […]
Free
Dead Indian Canyon Interpretative Hike
Art Smith Trailhead Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesThis bighorn sheep habitat is only open 3 months a year!Dead Indian canyon is only open from October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn […]
Free
Yoga with a Ranger
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesJoin a park ranger for yoga at a National Monument!Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through […]
Free
Plantas nativas en el valle de Coachella
Coachella Branch Library 1500 6th Street, Coachella, CA, United StatesCome learn about native plants and how to use them in your garden.
Free
Birding Walk-About, Visitor Center
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesCalling All Birders!Our experienced birding volunteer docent will share interesting facts about the Coachella Valley native species and other migratory birds found in the National Monument. We begin the search […]
Free
Randall Henderson Trail Interpretative Hike
Randall Henderson Trailhead 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesExplore this popular trail on the National MonumentOur Friends’ volunteer docent will take you on a guided hike through the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! You will […]
Free
McCallum Trail Adaptive Sports Hike
Coachella Valley Preserve 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms, CA, United StatesJoin SoCal Adaptive Sports and Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a hike for persons with disabilities, their family, and friends to Simone Pond. The Coachella Valley Preserve […]
Desert Mountains Art Fair
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesJoin us at our monthly Desert Mountains Art Fair! Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more. Support local artists and find beautiful and unique gifts and […]
A Monument in Your Backyard – An Overview of the SRSJM National Monument
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesEnjoy lectures at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountain National Monument Visitor Center.Ready, set, explore! The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is a national treasure with […]
Free
Carrizo Canyon Interpretative Hike
Art Smith Trailhead Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesThis bighorn sheep habitat is only open 3 months a year!Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many […]
Free
Dead Indian Canyon Interpretative Hike
Art Smith Trailhead Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesThis bighorn sheep habitat is only open 3 months a year!Dead Indian canyon is only open from October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn […]
Free
Theilman Trail Hike
Theilman Trailhead aka Frank Bogert Bogert Trail and Andreas Hills Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesGrab your hiking poles and join our Friends’ volunteer docent, on the Theilman Trail. This urban hike begins with a few rolling hills, a steep ascent with some switchbacks and […]
Free
VOLUNTEER ONLY: Birds of the Coachella Valley
Friends of the Desert Mountains Conference Room 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesEnjoy lectures to enhance your knowledge and share with the public. Expand your knowledge of the Desert Mountains and be a better “Friend”. Kurt Leuschner is a Professor of Natural […]
Free
Painted Canyon Hike
Box Canyon and Painted Canyon Roads Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon Road, Mecca, CA, United StatesOur volunteers will take you on a guided hike in the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument.Join us for a Family Friendly Interpretive Walk in the Painted Canyon found in the Mecca […]
Free
Carrizo Canyon Interpretative Hike
Art Smith Trailhead Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesThis bighorn sheep habitat is only open 3 months a year!Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many […]
Free
Dead Indian Canyon Interpretative Hike
Art Smith Trailhead Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesThis bighorn sheep habitat is only open 3 months a year!Dead Indian canyon is only open from October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn […]
Free
Yoga with a Ranger
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesJoin a park ranger for yoga at a National Monument!Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through […]
Free
Friends & Volunteers Holiday Party
Join Friends staff, VC staff, board members and volunteers to celebrate the holiday season. We are ready to enjoy some delicious food, holiday games and camaraderie with a great group […]