Desert Institute
August & September Classes
Photo credit: Jon Norris, Desert Institute Volunteer and Instructor
Dark Sky Photography
Sat, Aug 31, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
$165
Old Schoolhouse Lecture / John Watkins
Fri, Sept 13, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free Admission
In this lecture, John Watkins, professor of physics and astronomy at CMC, will speak about the night sky.
Photo credit: Paisley Ramstead, Desert Institute Instructor
Snakes of Joshua Tree National Park
Fri, Sept 13, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$75
This class is a comprehensive introduction to the Snakes of Joshua Tree National Park and the Morongo Basin!
Slice of Science feat. Ally Richards
Thur, Sept 19, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free Admission
The Slice of Science series bridges the gap between scientific research and the public by disseminating relevant findings and fostering community engagement. Join us for lively discussions and free pizza!
Photo credit: Paisley Ramstead, Desert Institute Instructor
Pocket Nature Guide Mixed Media Workshop (12+)
Fri, Sept 20, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$45
On this field outing, participants will create thier own mixed media pocket nature guide from a single piece of paper!
Photo credit: NPS/Robb Hannawacker
Insects and Arthropods of the Morongo Basin
Sat & Sun, Sept 21 & 22
$175
Spend the weekend exploring the lives of the largest group of animals in the world—insects!
Photo credit: Chris Andersen
Birds of the Eastern Mojave Desert
Fri-Sun, Sept 27 - 29
$380
This course examines the important role of stopover areas in the conservation of neotropical migrant birds and introduces the techniques used to identify the common families of birds found in the vicinity of the Desert Studies Center.
Photo credit: Desert Institute Volunteer
The Art & Science of Flintknapping
Fri-Sun, Sept 27 - 29
$380
Have you ever wondered how arrow points are made? Come learn the art of making stone tools using traditional techniques, aka flintknapping!
Photo credit: Jon Norris, Desert Institute Volunteer and Instructor
Dark Sky Photography
Sat, Sept 28, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
$165
Enjoy the spectacular night skies of Joshua Tree National Park during this evening photography workshop with photography expert Jon Norris!
Photo credit: NPS/Jesmira Bonoan
Wilderness Survival 101 (for youth & families)
Sat, Sept 28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$35
Join us for an adventure with a short hike, entertaining stories, survival strategies, and a build-your-own survival kit activity. Ages 5+ (all youth must be accompanied by an adult).
Photo credit: Bob Grubs, Desert Institute Volunteer
Discover Pine City in Joshua Tree National Park
Sun, Sept 29, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$65
This is a moderate and narrative 4-mile hike crafted for those who are still a little intimidated by Joshua Tree National Park’s vast panorama. It is a trail less traveled and one of Joshua Tree National Park’s nicest “hidden” natural resource treasures.
Get in touch!
Phone: (760) 820-1103