October Activities
Field ClassesDate
Activity Leader(s)
Activity
Rewilding Ourselves with Plant Spirit Meditation
Take the time to reconnect to nature and channel your intuitive relationship to the natural world in this plant-focused meditation class. Learn more…
Sunset Hike at Barker Dam
Join the Desert Institute team every Thursday for an easy sunset hike around Barker Dam. This is a perfect way to end your day (away from the crowds at Key‘s View) before settling into your campsite for an evening of stargazing. This is a public program and advanced registration is required. Learn more…
Slice of Science: Maggot Masterpieces: An Artistic Exploration of Blow Fly Diversity in Joshua Tree National Park
Slice of Science is a new program featuring demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on workshops with scientists performing research in Joshua Tree National Park. Learn more…
Backpacking: Exploring Inner Space & Outer Space
Explore your inner and outer wilderness with Hiking My Feelings as we traverse 20 mindful miles through the expansive backcountry of Joshua Tree National Park. Learn more…
Animal Tracks of Desert Dunes
Identify the tracks of cryptic animals such as snakes, kangaroo rats, and scorpions, and get to know the story of these sneaky critters! Learn more…
Sunset Hike at Barker Dam
Join the Desert Institute team every Thursday for an easy sunset hike around Barker Dam. This is a perfect way to end your day (away from the crowds at Key‘s View) before settling into your campsite for an evening of stargazing. This is a public program and advanced registration is required. Learn more…
The Night Sky & How to Observe It
Calling all aspiring astronomers! Learn how to locate and identify interesting objects in the beautiful nighttime panorama overhead. Learn more…
Dark Sky Photography
Learn how to scout and plan interesting astrophotography images, and capture the Milky Way in this evening photography workshop. Learn more…
Dark Sky Photography
Learn how to scout and plan interesting astrophotography images, and capture the Milky Way in this evening photography workshop. Learn more…
Birds of Anza Borrego
Want to get out and hike but you’re not sure how to and what you need? Join this short seminar to learn all of the basics! Learn more…
Desert Bath: An Immersive Experience
Immerse yourself in the healing powers of Nature in this meditative walking experience called Desert Bathing, the desert’s version of the very popular and well-researched Forest Bathing. Don’t worry, clothes stay on! Instead, you’ll shed the stress and tension of everyday life by engaging all five senses with techniques proven to calm the nervous system. Learn more…
Sunset Hike at Barker Dam
Join the Desert Institute team every Thursday for an easy sunset hike around Barker Dam. This is a perfect way to end your day (away from the crowds at Key‘s View) before settling into your campsite for an evening of stargazing. This is a public program and advanced registration is required. Learn more…
Family Camp-Out!
Unwind with your whole family in this fun, educational, kid-friendly retreat in Joshua Tree National Park! Newcomers to camping welcome. Learn more…
Sunset Hike at Barker Dam
Join the Desert Institute team every Thursday for an easy sunset hike around Barker Dam. This is a perfect way to end your day (away from the crowds at Key‘s View) before settling into your campsite for an evening of stargazing. This is a public program and advanced registration is required. Learn more…
Cacti of Joshua Tree National Park
Learn useful field identification techniques to classify cacti species in the Mojave and Colorado deserts in this two-part field course. Learn more…
Write Like the Desert
Join us for a creative writing workshop inspired by the sculpture, flow, and eco-tones of the Mojave Desert’s magical landscape and lore. Learn more…
Hiking 101: Everything You Need To Know To Start Walking in the Wilderness
Want to get out and hike but you’re not sure how to and what you need? Join this short seminar to learn all of the basics! Learn more…
Gentle Hatha Flow & Yoga Nidra
The course includes introduction of Gentle Hatha Yoga postures linked with breath and Yoga Nidra meditation practices that lead to empowered well-being. Learn more…