This noontime lecture presentation by Daniel McCarthy, M.S., will provide an overview about materials used, the age and uses of Cahuilla and Serrano baskets. Daniel has an extensive history of experience with park and tribal authorities relating to archaeology, plant material, cultural resources, and rock art. Read more about the program and presenter at the Hi Desert Nature Museum Events page.  

This botany-focused 4 to 9 mile hike is sponsored by the Mojave Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. The hike will be moderately paced, but will vary based on the presence of wildflowers and cacti of the Colorado Desert along the way. Leader Mark Wheeler is a desert naturalist, with many years of experience surveying the flora of Joshua Tree National Park. There is no fee but enrollment is limited. Find out more details and register through the CNPS Mojave Chapter's website Event Page.

The event will begin with a 1-hour lecture by Neil Frakes, Joshua Tree National Park’s vegetation branch chief, explaining how the Park manages invasive plants and what you can do to help! From 10 to noon you are invited to help rid the MDLT property of invasive plants with guidance from staff on recognizing native and invasive plants. Although the event is free, you are encouraged to sign up on this MDLT event page. 

Day 1 of this expanded annual conference features a "Water-Energy Nexus Workshop: Deployment, Demonstration and Field Implementation in Water Districts." Several MBCA Directors attended this conference in 2017 and 2018 and found the content quite valuable. In this document you can read Ruth Rieman's summary of the 2017 conference and a brief note about the 2018 conference. A detailed agenda plus registration information ($50 for Day 1, $70 for Day 2, $110 for both days) can be found at the sponsoring agency's website, the Center for Environmental Research and Technology.

Day 2 of this expanded annual conference features "Launching the Solar Valley in Inland Southern California." Several MBCA Directors attended this conference in 2017 and 2018 and found the content quite valuable. In this document you can read Ruth Rieman's summary of the 2017 conference and a brief note about the 2018 conference. A detailed agenda plus registration information ($50 for Day 1, $70 for Day 2, $110 for both days) can be found at the sponsoring agency's website, the Center for Environmental Research and Technology.

The Friends of the Desert Mountains present the 12th Annual Coachella Valley Wildlife Festival. In addition to great wildflower viewing and beautiful art, the festival features a Kids’ Zone, and a 5k fun run.  There will be raffles, vendors, exhibitors, and live music in the beer and wine garden, as well as food and beverages available for purchase. The organization will also be sponsoring a number of spring wildflower hikes - learn more on their Event Calendar.

This all-day outing covering approximately 3 miles is sponsored by the Mojave Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. Participants will explore wildflowers and the natural history of the Corn Springs area, beginning at the Corn Springs Campground (BLM) at 10AM. There is no charge for the Field Trip; overnight camping is $6 per night.  Read more details at the CNPS Mojave Chapter's website Event Page.

In this lecture you will learn all about the venom, risks, behavior, ecology, and habitat of southern California rattlesnakes. This event is part of the Wild Coachella Lecture Series presented by a partnership between the UCR Center for Conservation Biology and Friends of the Desert Mountains. The lecture is free, but please register.