by Reilly Powell | Jan 15, 2026
Discover the fascinating relationships between plants, insects, and animals in the desert ecosystem. Through interactive lectures, guided observation, and collaborative activities, you’ll learn how mutualism, parasitism, and other ecological interactions shape the...
by Reilly Powell | Jan 15, 2026
Meet the remarkable resident and migratory birds of Joshua Tree National Park, from the Gambel’s Quail to the elusive Lawrence’s Goldfinch! This weekend field class covers identifying common and rare birds in the park with a focus on each species’ nesting and feeding...
by Reilly Powell | Jan 14, 2026
Discover the vital role of pollinators in Joshua Tree National Park in the beautiful Black Rock area. Participants will learn about the park’s native pollinators — bees, butterflies, moths, birds, and more — and their unique adaptations to desert life. Explore the...
by Reilly Powell | Jan 14, 2026
Explore the diversity and understated beauty of spring desert flora. This class is an entry-level course designed to familiarize students with the common spring-flowering shrubs and annual plants of the Mojave Desert within the Joshua Tree and Pinyon-juniper woodland...
by Reilly Powell | Jan 14, 2026
Step back in time and discover the prehistoric wonders of Joshua Tree National Park with vertebrate paleontologist Brittney Elizabeth Stoneburg. This immersive course explores the fascinating fossil record of the region, revealing the ancient landscapes that once...
