Upcoming Events

Mecca Aster Canyon Hike – noon departure

Box Canyon and Painted Canyon Roads Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon Road, Mecca, CA, United States

Join us for a hike into the Chuckwalla National Monument. On this hike we will walk through a wash full of amazing geology with colors that you will not see elsewhere. We will explore an impressive slot canyon with walls towering over our head and then return to the main canyon to continue exploring. With […]

Mecca Aster Canyon Hike – early sunset departure

Box Canyon and Painted Canyon Roads Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon Road, Mecca, CA, United States

Join us for a hike into the Chuckwalla National Monument. On this hike we will walk through a wash full of amazing geology with colors that you will not see elsewhere. We will explore an impressive slot canyon with walls towering over our head and then return to the main canyon to continue exploring. With […]

CANCELLED: Night Sky Star Observations in Indio Hills – Vistazo de estrellas en Indio

DUE TO HEAVY CLOUD COVER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. DEBIDO A LA DENSA NUBOSIDAD, ESTE EVENTO HA SIDO CANCELADO. A Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomer will be setting up a telescope and is inviting you to a “star party”. A clear night sky offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see […]

CANCELLED: Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike – 7pm Group

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Golf Center Parkway, Indio, CA, United States

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio Badlands Trail. As we embark on this hike, the moonlight casts enchanting shadows on the desert terrain. The sky will be brilliantly lit up for […]

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CANCELLED: Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike – 7:15p Group

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Golf Center Parkway, Indio, CA, United States

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio Badlands Trail. As we embark on this hike, the moonlight casts enchanting shadows on the desert terrain. The sky will be brilliantly lit up for […]

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CANCELADO: Excursión Bajo la Luna Llena en el Sendero Indio Hills

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Golf Center Parkway, Indio, CA, United States

ESTE EVENTO HA SIDO CANCELADO. Póngase las botas de montaña para una caminata bajo la luna llena en el sendero Indio Hills. Mientras nos embarcamos en esta caminata, la luz de la luna proyecta sombras encantadoras sobre el terreno desértico. El cielo estará brillantemente iluminado para que las criaturas del desierto puedan corretear. Esta aventura […]

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CANCELLED: Indio Badlands Trail Full Moon Hike – 7:30p Group

Indio Hills Badlands Trail Golf Center Parkway, Indio, CA, United States

DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Strap on your hiking boots for a full moon hike on the first mile of the Indio Badlands Trail. As we embark on this hike, the moonlight casts enchanting shadows on the desert terrain. The sky will be brilliantly lit up for […]

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La Quinta Full Moon Hike – 7pm Group

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types of night creatures along the trail. Our astronomers will have their telescope set-up to view the night sky.This is a family friendly easy 3-mile loop […]

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La Quinta Full Moon Hike – 7:15p Group

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types of night creatures along the trail. Our astronomers will have their telescope set-up to view the night sky.This is a family friendly easy 3-mile loop […]

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La Quinta Full Moon Hike – 7:30p Group

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types of night creatures along the trail. Our astronomers will have their telescope set-up to view the night sky.This is a family friendly easy 3-mile loop […]

Free

CANCELLED: Night Sky Star Observations – La Quinta

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to their “star party”. A clear night sky offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see — stars, constellations, bright planets, a full moon, and sometimes special events […]

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La Quinta Full Moon Hike – 7:45p Group

La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA, United States

Experience the desert in the moonlight!Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types of night creatures along the trail. Our astronomers will have their telescope set-up to view the night sky.This is a family friendly easy 3-mile loop […]

Free

CANCELLED: Yoga with a Ranger

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United States

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST. Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through a sequence of physical postures, movements, and breathing techniques that also strengthen your body and mind. Poses commonly mimic Earth, animals and trees. This outdoor […]

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CANCELLED: Rancho Mirage-Chuckwalla Trail Full Moon Hike

Rancho Mirage City Hall Parking Lot 69825 California 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Grab your hiking boots and join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the lower portion of the Chuckwalla Trail. You will experience the views of our desert mountains in the amazing wash of moonlight and shadows, as well as […]

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CANCELLED: Rancho Mirage-Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook Trail Full Moon Hike – 7:15p

Rancho Mirage City Hall Parking Lot 69825 California 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook trail loop. You will experience the views of our desert mountains in the amazing wash of moonlight and shadows, as well as the urban night lights of the Coachella […]

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CANCELLED: Rancho Mirage-Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook Trail Full Moon Hike – 7:30p

Rancho Mirage City Hall Parking Lot 69825 California 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook trail loop. You will experience the views of our desert mountains in the amazing wash of moonlight and shadows, as well as the urban night lights of the Coachella […]

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CANCELLED: Rancho Mirage-Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook Trail Full Moon Hike – 7:45p

Rancho Mirage City Hall Parking Lot 69825 California 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook trail loop. You will experience the views of our desert mountains in the amazing wash of moonlight and shadows, as well as the urban night lights of the Coachella […]

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Pushawalla Palm Oasis Loop Trail

Pushawalla Palms Trailhead Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA, United States

Join us for a MODERATELY STRENUOUS hike to Pushawalla Palms Oasis. This 4.8-mile hike involves an elevation gain of over 700 feet. The hike begins in a sandy wash that quickly transitions to a series of steep ridge climbs. Along the way we’ll discuss how and why palm oasis form along earthquake faults in this […]

Ed Hastey Garden Walk

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Enjoy the garden surrounding the National Monument Visitor Center.Enjoy strolling the Ed Hastey Garden Walk led by Friends’ volunteer docent. It is a great introduction to learn about native plants and animals that inhabit our desert, and the value of urban conservation.This short, easy walk is suitable for persons of all ages and abilities with […]

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Bear Creek Wash/Oasis Trail Hike

Cove Oasis Trailhead Parking Lot Calle Tecate and Avenida Juarez, La Quinta, CA, United States

Enjoy a hike in La Quinta Cove!Join Friends’ volunteer docent for this strenuous, interpretive hike. The trail will climb to the scenic overlook of the San Jacinto Mountain and expansive views of the Coachella Valley and city of La Quinta. This partial hike up the Bear Creek Oasis trail will introduce you to it. Our […]

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