2024 - 2025 Education Catalog

EDUCATION PROGRAMS CATALOG 2024 - 2025

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Welcome...

Presidents Letter

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If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of one of Southern California’s most incredible natural resources, less than two hours from the coast—Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Despite this being a desert, there is nothing barren about it! As part of the larger Sonoran Desert, Anza-Borrego hosts about 1,500 species of native plants and animals, thousands of important archaeological sites in what is the traditional homeland of the Kumeyaay and Cahuilla people, diverse geologic features like slot canyons, badlands, and wind caves, and important paleontology, including the most complete Pleistocene fossil record on the planet. Anza-Borrego is the largest state park in California at about 650,000 acres and the second largest state park in the contiguous US. Anza-Borrego Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, plays a crucial role in supporting the Park. We work directly to raise funds, conserve land, fund relevant research, and educate the public. The Park vets all of our education programs. Our mission is to bring the desert experience to as many people as possible, whether by bringing them to the desert or by bringing the desert to them. We achieve this through a range of programs such as teacher professional development, school field trips, guided hikes, drives, camping, and art and mindfulness workshops. Your donations, registration fees, and memberships directly contribute to increasing access to this iconic desert for all, and fund our free and low-cost programming, scholarships, and online programming.

I hope to see you in the Park this season!

Samantha Young Education Director Anza-Borrego Foundation

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Table of Contents PRIVATE TOURS .........................................5-7 LODGING & LEARNING...............................9-12 Photo: Garett Wood

WEBINARS, SEMINARS, & FIELD TRIPS ..........13-23 GUIDED OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS ................25-30 ART IN NATURE .........................................31-34

Photo: Steve Koskella

Scholarships & Tribal Access for Programs A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please email Emily@theabf.org with a 2-3 paragraph description of why you want to attend a program and your need for a scholarship.

We also offer free programs for tribal members and descendants. To register, please email Emily@theabf.org.

Some programs may not be eligible.

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Private Tours

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Want to experience the adventure or peace of visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you’ve seen the beauty that Anza-Borrego has to offer but would like to experience it with an expert, walking along your favorite wash and sharing the secrets of the plants, animals, geology, paleontology, or Native American history.

Desert Naturalist Tours—our private, fully customizable tours for one person or a group— can do this for you! Expert Naturalists from Anza-Borrego Foundation will guide you through the State Park to experience new hikes, drives, or simply new perspectives. Tours can be tailored to your preferences, including date, group size, location, and topics of interest.

Let us curate an unforgettable experience in Anza-Borrego for you and your loved ones.

Choose from the following popular tours (or customize your own)!

The Badlands Guided Dirt-Road Tour Half Day $200+ Visit sites like Fonts Point, Vista Del Malpais, Inspiration Point, Seventeen Palms, or Truckhaven Trail.

Explore dramatic canyons, eroded hills, and unique geological formations.

Navigate challenging dirt roads, sandy washes, and rocky paths.

Learn about the formation of the Badlands.

Enjoy scenic overlooks with panoramic vistas and excellent photo opportunities.

Spot wildlife such as jackrabbits, birds, Chuckwallas, and Red Diamond rattlesnakes.

Take short hikes to hidden canyons and viewpoints like Burks Bench or Fonts Point overlook.

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Borrego Palm Canyon Natural Site & Wildlife Viewing

Split Mountain/Fish Creek Wash Natural & Geological Sites

Wildlife Photography with Paulette Donnellon

Photo: Scott Johnson

Half Day $200+ Take a three-to-four hour guided hike to the palm oasis and back.

Observe various lizard and snake species, like the Baja Collared Lizard, Chuckwalla, Granite Spiny Lizard, Red Diamond rattlesnake, Speckled Rattlesnake & Rosy Boa. Look for bighorn sheep, frogs, and interesting birds along the way.

Learn about plant and reptile lifestyles, behaviors, and special adaptations.

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Full Day $350+ Stop at the "faulting" area to observe visible fault lines and tectonic activity.

Visit a geological site with megabreccia, showcasing large rock fragments cemented together.

Continue on to a striking anticline, an arch-like fold formed by dynamic geological forces.

Hike the Wind Caves, exploring natural caves and arches carved by wind erosion.

Hike to the Elephant Knees, named for their resemblance to elephant knees.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding desert landscape from a scenic viewpoint.

Enter Loop Wash, a sandy, winding path for a unique hiking or driving experience.

Full Day $350+ Learn from and photograph with nationally award-winning photographer, Paulette Donnellon.

Photograph the Park during sunrise or sunset, the most magical times in the desert.

Receive pro-tips on capturing animal personalities, plant details, and stunning landscapes.

Learn where and when to spot the perfect shot, including golden and blue hours.

Practice creating the perfect composition and cropping of photos.

Practice processing your photographs.

Learn about safety in the desert and respecting the wildlife.

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PREPARING KIDS FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS

LOOK HOW FAR WE HAVE COME! Over the past two years, we've increased the number of education programs by a staggering TWELVE times, expanded free programs, and tripled our education staff to support program growth. And we're not slowing down! We have ambitious plans to engage more volunteers and strategically broaden our offerings.

Serving Kids from elementary school to high school and beyond!

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Our goals for next year include: Connect with new and ongoing stakeholders to create maximum impact Invite new partnerships in all our program areas Develop a sustainable fee structure through grants, donations, fee-based, and subsidized programming Identify and engage new demographics to increase access to the Park Continue to increase our capacity for expanding education programs As the official nonprofit partner of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, ABF carefully plans with integrity and quality so that we may fulfill our vision of sharing the beauty of the Park while protecting this public land.

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Join Anza-Borrego Foundation for a series of programs that combine comfortable lodging in Borrego Springs and immersive field education experiences. We handle all the logistics, including local accommodations, food, and expert field educators, while you spend a weekend fully engaged in our beloved State Park.

Wellness Retreat

Quiet Research Retreat

We invite you to consciously connect with the natural world through guided experiences led by experts. The retreat will explore history, the environment, creative expression, and wellness—including yoga.

Spend a weekend with expert sound recordists from Quiet Parks International, collecting data and learning about soundscape science in one of California’s first public Quiet Conservation Areas.

Lodging: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center (dorm style accommodations) // Meals Included

Lodging: Borrego Springs Resort and Spa // Meals Included

Cost: Non-member: $599 ABF Member: $549 Student: $275 Dates: November 15-17

Cost: Non-member Double Occupancy $700 ABF Member Double Occupancy $600 Non-member Single Occupancy $900 ABF Member Single Occupancy $800 Dates: February 7-9

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Luxe & Learn: A Retreat in Anza-Borrego

Spend the weekend in comfort at a fine resort in Borrego Springs and get up close with AnzaBorrego’s top scientists. Learn the secrets of the desert from experts as you embark on a curated experience with like-minded desert lovers.

Lodging: La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort and Spa // Meals Included Cost: Non-member Double Occupancy $2,100 ABF Member Double Occupancy $1,900 Non-member Single Occupancy $2,500 ABF Member Single Occupancy $2,300 Dates: February 28 - March 2 11 THEABF.ORG/EVENTS

Wildflower Retreat

Join us for a weekend of lectures and hikes with expert botanists to learn about the iconic wildflowers of Anza-Borrego, why the phenomenon occurs, common and rare species, and the threats wildflowers face.

Lodging: Borrego Springs Resort and Spa // Meals Included Cost: Non-member Double Occupancy $700 ABF Member Double Occupancy $600 Non-member Single Occupancy $900 ABF Member Single Occupancy $800 Dates: March 21-23

Wilderness First Responder Course

Earn FOUR separate certifications in this hybrid workshop ran by expert locals, Kit Fox Outfitters.

Upon completion, you’ll be certified in Wilderness First Responder, Basic Life Support CPR, Use and Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen.

Lodging: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand AnzaBorrego Desert Research Center (dorm style accommodations) // Meals Included Cost: $1,200 (No Member Discount) Dates: In-person December 11-15 (online portion in advance at your own pace)

Anza-Borrego Teacher Symposium

Our renowned teacher professional development retreat-style weekend, open to all teachers to learn from experts, experience the desert, and bring curriculum ideas back to your classroom.

Lodging: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center (dorm style accommodations) // Meals Included Cost: $85 Dates: Elementary School Teachers: November 1-3

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Our Field Seminars and Workshops offer an opportunity to dive deep into the science and natural and cultural history of Anza-Borrego. These programs include seminars, field trips, interpretive walks, one-day workshops, extended learning courses, and community events.

Anza-Borrego: In Focus (Webinars, Seminars, and Field Trips) Our iconic series featuring guest lectures by local scientists happening online, in-person, and sometimes with an interactive field trip for hands-on exploration of the region.

Webinars (online via Zoom) Cost: Non-Member $10 // ABF Member $7 // Student $5 The Making of a Park Thursday, October 10 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Diana Lindsay

Renewable Energy Impacts on the Park Wednesday, October 30 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Brianna Fordem & David Garmon

From Spectator to Scientist: Making Science Accessible to All Thursday, October 17 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Lisa Marun

How Plants Thrive in The Desert Thursday, November 14 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Marie Simovich

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Preserving Quiet in Nature Thursday, December 5 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Matthew Mikkelsen Overview of Anza-Borrego’s Natural History Thursday, February 13 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Arun Balakrishnan and Donna Roy How Plants Thrive in the Desert Thursday, February 27 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Marie Simovich Renewable Energy Thursday, March 13 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presenter TBD From Spectator to Scientist: Making Science Accessible to All Thursday, March 27 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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(In-Person, locations will vary) Cost: Non-Member $15 // ABF Member $10 // Student $5 Geology of San Diego County Friday, October 25 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Chuck Houser Resource Management in Anza-Borrego Friday, November 8 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Shannon McNeil From Species to Systems: The Relationships of Desert Organisms Friday, November 22 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Marie Simovich

Feathered Friends of the AnzaBorrego Desert Region Friday, December 6 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Trevor Wimmer 80 Million Years of Southern California Geology Friday, February 21 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Carole Ziegler

From Species to Systems: The Relationships of Desert Organisms Friday, March 7 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Marie Simovich Desert Riparian Ecosystems of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Friday, March 21 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Samantha Birdsong

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Seminars + Field Trips (In-Person, locations will vary. Can choose to attend lecture, field trip, or both.)

Cost: Non-Member $55 (lecture only: $10) ABF Member $45 (lecture only: $8) Student $25 (lecture only: free) Seminar: The Natural History of the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Living Color Friday, October 11 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Field Trip: Fall Activity of Palm Canyon’s Amphibians and Reptiles Saturday, October 12 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Presented by Dr. Lee Grismer

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Seminar: Bighorn Sheep of Anza-Borrego Friday, April 4 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Field Trip: Bighorn Sheep of Anza-Borrego Saturday, April 5 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Presented by Arun Balakrishnan and Donna Roy

Seminar: The Geology of AnzaBorrego Desert State Park Friday, January 31 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Seminar: Native Bats of Anza-Borrego Saturday, May 3 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Field Trip: The Geology of AnzaBorrego Desert State Park Saturday, February 1 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Field Trip: Native Bats of AnzaBorrego Saturday, May 3 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Presented by Don Endicott

Desert to Coast Cost: Non-Member $40 ABF Member $30 Student $15

Our Desert to Coast series explores the connectedness of our local ecosystems from the desert to the mountains to the coast. By partnering with other conservation organizations, our goal is to increase understanding of the varied habitats in California and stress the importance of connectivity, landscapescale ecology, and wildlife corridors. In this series of programs, attendees will get to hear from expert scientists and be guided on hikes in unique locations throughout the County. If you'd like to attend all programs from desert to mountains to coast, choose the bundle package and save money!

A Journey Through LandscapeScale Ecology Saturday, August 24 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Presented by David Van Cleve Location: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Exploring the Coastal Link at Torrey Pines Saturday, September 21 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Presented by Patricia Simpson and TPSNR Docent Society Location: Torrey Pines

Rock Talk and Walk in Santa Ysabel Saturday, October 5 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Presented by San Diego County aaParks and Recreation Location: Santa Ysabel Preserve

Exploring the Desert Connection in Agua Caliente County Park Saturday, March 22 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Presented by San Diego County Parks and Recreation and Anza-Borrego Foundation Location: Agua Caliente County Park Family Camping in the Mountains (Overnight) Friday, April 11 - 13 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Presented by San Diego County Parks and Recreation and Anza-Borrego Foundation Location: William Heise County Park Exploring the Coastal Link at San Elijo Lagoon Saturday, May 17 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Presented by Shannon Quigley- Raymond Location: San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center

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Plant Walks with the Botany Society Join Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Botany Society experts on a leisurely stroll through various locations in the Park where you’ll learn about wildflowers, plant adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Cost: Non-Member $20 ABF Member $15 Student $10 Dates: (All dates are 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Friday, February 7 Friday, February 14 Friday, February 21 Friday, February 28 Friday, March 7 Saturday, March 8 Friday, March 14 Saturday, March 15 Friday, March 21 Saturday, March 22 Friday, March 28 Saturday, March 29

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Mountain, Sea, & Desert Birding Tours A three-day birding extravaganza from the Desert, the Mountains, to the Sea. Expert guides take beginner and advanced birders alike through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the Salton Sea, and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park seeking sightings of rare and common birds.

Cost: Non-Member $250 ABF Member $225 Student $100 Dates: November 22 – 24 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

January 31 – February 2 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Instructors: Gjon Hazard & Thomas Myers

Native People of Anza-Borrego and San Diego Cost: Non-Member $60 // ABF Member $50 // Student $25 Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities Workshop Saturday, January 11 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Presented by ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan, Inc

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and southern California have been the ancestral homeland of native people for at least 12,000 years. Join us for a workshop series led by our indigenous partners exploring the culture of indigenous people in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and southern California—learning about traditional food, plant medicine, games, and storytelling.

The First People and Their Stories, Storytelling Workshop Sunday, March 2 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Presented by ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan, Inc

Ocean People vs Mountain People, A Payomkawichum Story Saturday, May 10 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Astronomy Star Parties Cost: Non-Member $30 // ABF Member $25 // Student $15 Explore the night sky with knowledgeable astronomers! Join us for informative talks about celestial bodies and the vastness of space with hands on tutorials using state-of-the-art telescopes to view the night sky in our International Dark Sky Park.

A Case for Pluto / Adventure to the The Christmas Star Edge of a Blackhole Saturday, December 7 Saturday, March 1 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Presented by David White, Astronomy Man Presented by David White, Astronomy Man Location: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand AnzaLocation: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand aaaBorrego Desert Research Center Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center The Winter Night Sky of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Friday, January 24 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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The Spring Night Sky of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Saturday, May 24 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Presented by San Diego State aaUniversity Astronomy Department Location: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand aaAnza-Borrego Desert Research Center

California Naturalist Course Cost: Non-Member $500 // ABF Member $450 Are you a desert lover wanting to take your love affair to the next level? We have just the thing. Join Anza-Borrego Foundation and UC Environmental Stewards on a nine-week journey to become a certified California Naturalist… in the Desert! This course for the adult nature enthusiast is designed to help you become an expert in the natural history of California, with a focus on the Anza-Borrego Desert. A slew of content-matter experts will take you on a deep dive into understanding the natural processes that make California home to more plant and animal species than any other state in the United States and one of the WWF’s global biodiversity hotspots. We’ll have online discussions, webinars and in-person lectures, field trips, and independent projects to increase your knowledge and become a better communicator of natural history. There are also opportunities to become an ABF program host or gain UC Extension credits. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your environmental literacy and stewardship through discovery and action in California’s largest state park and a naturalist’s paradise.

Fall Session October 7 – December 15, 2024

Spring Session February 10 – April 13, 2025

Class Discussions: Thursdays, October 10 – December 12 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (sub-in Wednesday Oct 30; skip November 28)

Online Class Discussions: Thursdays, February 13 – April 10 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Seminars: Webinar Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

10/10, 10/17, 10/30, 11/14 In Person (or Webinar) Fridays 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: 10/25, 11/8, 11/22, 12/6 Field trips: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7

Seminars: Webinar Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30pm: 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27 In Person (or Webinar) Fridays 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4 Field trips: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

February 22, March 8, March 22, April 5

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March 28 & 29 Address: 587 Palm Canyon Dr # 101 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Phone: (760)767-5414

Our second annual community event in collaboration with Anza-Borrego Desert State Park scientists and UC Irvine Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center. Gather with first time visitors and desert rats alike while you adventure out in small groups with experts to survey and document as many living organisms as possible in a designated area.

Location: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center & Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Cost: Pay what you can! ($10 donation recommended)

One of Anza-Borrego Foundation’s biggest priorities and longest running programs is Camp Borrego, our fifth-grade environmental science camp. Since 2004, Camp Borrego has brought students from low income and underserved communities throughout San Diego to the Park for a three-day, two-night camping experience. Fifth-grade students arrive at Borrego Palm Canyon campground to embark on what is the very first camping trip for many. The students learn how to set up tents and become comfortable in their outdoor home for the next three days. They explore the outdoor environment where they often see frogs and tadpoles, fish, bugs, lizards, and cottontail bunnies. Students get backstage access to the Paleontology and Archaeology labs at the State Park headquarters, learn about the night sky, search for scorpions under blacklight and finish their second night with s’mores (a first for many).

We could not ask for more curious and engaged groups.

Students consistently have smiles on their faces and we always hear about how they “don’t want to leave camp,” “they miss camp already,” and hope to “stay for as long as possible.” We are grateful to be able to create this experience for students, which is funded entirely by donations! It is our goal to expand Camp Borrego to eventually include more schools throughout surrounding counties and to provide an unforgettable and safe outdoor experience for youth in the Anza-Borrego Desert.

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ABF offers Guided Outdoor Excursions for visitors of all ages and skill levels. Our programs range from Family Camping, ideal for first-time visitors, to Intermediate and Adventure (advanced) Hikes for those seeking more exploration. ABF Members enjoy a complimentary monthly hike.

Our new night hikes have become favorites for the night sky views during new moon and full moon phases. For those wanting to explore the rugged roads of the Park, our guided drives are perfect. This year, we are excited to reintroduce our beloved guided bike rides.

Family Camping

Cost: $25 group (4-5 people per group) $10 individual Instruction: Annie DeFino, Lizbeth Barcena, Todd Linke, Eric Pray Location: Borrego Palm Canyon Campground

Dates: November 9 – 11 December 6 – 8 January 17 – 19 February 14 – 16 April 11 – 13

Chill Hikes

Cost: Non-member $15 ABF Member Free Student $5 Instruction: Flor Gomez, Lizbeth Barcena, Stacy Valdez, Todd Linke

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Intermediate Hikes

Adventure Hikes

Night Hikes

Cost: Non-member $15 ABF Member $10 Student $5

Cost: Non-member $45 ABF Member $35 Student $20

Cost: Non-member $20 ABF Member $15 Student $10

Instruction: Matt Nagy, Stacy Valdez, Todd Linke

Instruction: Flor Gomez, Mark Remy, Matt Nagy, Sicco Rood, Stacy Valdez, Todd Linke, Lizbeth Barcena

Instruction: Flor Gomez, Matt Nagy, Stacy Valdez, Eric Pray

Dates & Locations:

Dates & Locations:

Dates:

November 17 West Butte at the Slot

November 23 Mortero Palms to Goat Canyon Trestle

December 14 January 10 April 11 May 2 May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30

January 26 Domelands Wind Caves March 23 Bow Willow Palms May 17 Westside Trail to Green Valley Falls 27 THEABF.ORG/EVENTS

December 21 Granite Mountain Trail January 18 Grapevine Mountain February 22 Thimble

*Locations TBD as they require extensive planning and organizing.

Member Hikes

Guided Drives

Photo: Todd Linke

Cost: Free for ABF Members (must be a member to attend) Instruction: Jaime Purinton, ABF Board Members & Volunteers

Dates & Locations: November 12 Garnet Peak December 10 Pictograph Trail January 14 William L. Kenyon Overlook Trail February 11 Hellhole Canyon March 11 The Slot April 8 Ghost Mountain Trail to Yaquitepec

Cost: Primary Vehicle & Driver: Non-members $65 vehicle ABF Member $55 vehicle Student $25 vehicle Additional Participants in Vehicle: Participant $20 Student $10 Children under 5 FREE Instruction: Lino Morales, Mark Thompson, Stephanie DiPalma, Tom DiPalma, Tim Mielcarek, Arun Balakrishnan, Donna Roy

Dates: October 13 December 8 February 9 April 19 *Locations TBD as they require extensive planning and organizing.

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Intermediate Drives (4WD Only)

Cost: Primary Vehicle & Driver: Non-members $65 vehicle ABF Member $55 vehicle Student $25 vehicle Additional Participants in Vehicle: Participant $20 Student $10 Children under 5 FREE

Guided Mountain Biking

Cost: Non-member $45 ABF Member $35 Student $20 Instruction: Stephanie & Tom DiPalma

Dates & Locations: Instruction: Tim Mielcarek, Mark Thompson, Jimmy Zuehl, Todd Linke, Stephanie DiPalma, Tom DiPalma

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November 9, Blair Valley February 8, Thimble Trail to Vista Del Malpais

November 3 January 12 March 16 *Locations TBD as they require extensive planning and organizing.

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Art In Nature

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Photo: Chris Maust

Join us at the intersection of Art and Nature. Our popular Nature Photography Workshops offer the opportunity to view the desert like a pro and teach you where and when to spot the perfect shot at the magic hours of sunrise and sunset. Night Sky Photography Workshops are ideal for those who want to appreciate our designated International Dark Sky Community (IDSC), commemorate your visit to ABDSP with a Nature Watercolor Painting Workshop, or attend a Hike & Write outing if you prefer to express yourself through words!

Nature Photography

Cost: Non-member $90 ABF Member $75 Student $40 Instruction: Paulette Donnellon

Dates & Locations: October 27 Plum Canyon November 16 Grapevine Canyon December 7 Mine Wash January 25 Coyote Canyon February 23 Plum Canyon / Grapevine Canyon March 29 Glorietta Canyon April 27 Mine Wash

AstroPhotography

Cost: Non-member $70 ABF Member $55 Student $35 Instruction: Chuck Houser, Kamala Venkatesh

Dates & Locations: December 13 Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center April 25 Galleta Meadows

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Bring your class to the desert!

Give students the adventure of a lifetime in California’s largest state park. Let Anza-Borrego Foundation, the official State Park partner, arrange half-day, full-day, or multiday camping trips in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. With many subject areas to choose from, including natural history, archaeology, Native American history, paleontology and geology, and astronomy, we weave in social-emotional skills and give students the knowledge and confidence to be outside in this incredible landscape.

Did you know… donations and registration fees from supporters like yourself help fund field trips and give kids once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like this.

Fee for service field trips available now!

Inquire about pricing: info@theabf.org Limited grant-funded opportunities also available. We can also work with you to write a grant!

Macrophotography: Photographing Our Smallest Organisms

A workshop series with lecture and hands-on practice teaching you how to photograph in the macroscale! You’ll learn about lighting, exposure, composition, and how to use various equipment specialized for macrophotography, all while meeting Anza-Borrego’s smallest critters.

Location: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand Research Center & Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Cost: Non-Member $55 ABF Member $45 Student $25 Instruction: Dr. Marshal Hedin, Dr. Tom Astle

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Bird Photography in Anza-Borrego Desert

Nature Watercolor Painting

Hike and Write

Photo: Paulette Donnellon

Two-Day Workshop!

Cost: Prices Include Workshop & Field Non-member $90 ABF Member $75 Student $40 Instruction: Sandeep Dhar

Dates & Locations: Technique & Composition February 15 Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center

Cost: Non-member $70 ABF Member $55 Student $35

Cost: Non-member $25 ABF Member $20 Student $10

Instruction: Shirley Spencer

Instruction: Amy Brewster, Lizbeth Barcena

Location: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand Research Center & AnzaBorrego Desert State Park

Dates: January 19

Dates & Locations: March 9, Location TBD April 6, Location TBD

Field Photography February 16 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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