Events

FEB 14 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Hike-Pictographs: What Were They Trying to Say?

Join Volunteer Naturalists Paul Larson and Mary Ekelund on a moderate 3-mile roundtrip hike through a beautiful desert valley to a panoramic overloo...read more

FEB 14 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Hike-Lute Fault

Earthquake geology, local history and desert plant life will be the focus of this hike. Meet Volunteer Naturalist Ted Caragozian at the call box acr...read more

FEB 15 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Hike-Calcite Canyon Spectacular

Join Volunteer Naturalist Ted Caragozian and explore the sandstone canyon country around the Calcite Mine. You will follow the Middle Fork of Palm W...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Hikes & Hops- Pictograph Trail

Hikes & Hops connects people with two things in common -- a love of Anza-Borrego and craft beer. Join Jeffrey Safford for a moderate 2.8 mile ro...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Hike- Discovering the Archaeological History of the ‘Ehmuu Morteros

Discover the hidden secrets of an ancient Kumeyaay Native American village site. Join Volunteer Archaeologist and Naturalist Sam Webb to explore bot...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Talk-What Kind of Bird is That?

Visitors to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park often ask about birds they’ve seen. There are over 300 bird species found in the park, but there are a fe...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Garden Walk

Explore the Visitor Center garden with a Park Interpreter and discover some of the special characteristics of desert plants. Meet in front of the Vi...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Campfire-Ranger Surprise

Join Ranger Dennis at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center for an evening campfire program. Begins at 7:30pm. ...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Hike-Rainbow Canyon

Join Volunteer Naturalists Hank Barber and Ann Keenan for a strenuous hike up Rainbow Canyon. We will climb several colorfully banded dry waterfalls...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Hike-Ash Wash

Join Volunteer Naturalists Paul Larson and Ted Caragozian for a moderately strenuous hike over uneven and rocky ground to a spectacular exposure of ...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Hike- Ghost Mountain

Experience the Marshal South story on this trek up Ghost Mountain with Volunteer Naturalist Dan Leidecker. The hike is steep but relatively short (o...read more

FEB 16 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Workshop: Paddle and Anvil Pottery

Tony Soares learned pottery-making techniques from his grandmother, and has refined his skills over the years to yield beautiful ollas. In the works...read more

FEB 17 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Bird Walk

Join Volunteer Naturalist Ann Keenan for a walk around the Visitor Center vicinity looking for the common birds of our desert. All birding levels we...read more

FEB 17 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Class-Poles for Hiking & Canyon Exploration

Learn from Jayah Faye Paley how expert use of hiking poles can expand your hiking horizons. It will improve your endurance, strength, balance, and u...read more

FEB 17 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: In Search of the Elusive Elephant Tree

The seldom seen, endangered elephant tree survives in only a few scattered and isolated spots in California. Join Volunteer Naturalist Karen Cormier...read more

FEB 17 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Talk-The Eye of the Beholder

Meet in the Discovery Lab with Volunteer Naturalist Daniel Hellyer to explore the sensual world of desert insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals. We ...read more

FEB 17 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Garden Walk

Explore the Visitor Center garden with a Park Interpreter and discover some of the special characteristics of desert plants. Meet in front of the Vi...read more

FEB 21 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Hike-Badlands Bench with a View

Join Volunteer Naturalists Paul Larson and Mary Ekelund for a moderate 2 ½ mile hike up a badlands wash to a memorial bench with a marvelous view. L...read more

FEB 22 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park-Garden Walk: "Small World"

Everyone is impressed with the vast dimensions and stunning vistas of Anza Borrego Desert State Park. The desert is equally impressive on a micro-sc...read more

FEB 23 Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Workshop-Paddle and Anvil Pottery

Tony Soares learned pottery-making techniques from his grandmother, and has refined his skills over the years to yield beautiful ollas. In the worksho...read more

FEB 23 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Roving Naturalist in Borrego Palm Canyon

Volunteer Naturalist Mike Bigelow will be roaming the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail searching for bighorn sheep and other interesting features along the...read more

FEB 23 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Field Trip-Slot Canyons of Central Anza-Borrego

Learn from Paul Johnson how slot canyons are formed and what they reveal about the geology of the badlands on this tour exploring two small slots th...read more

FEB 23 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Bike/Hike-Borrego Palm Canyon

“Saddle up” with Volunteer Naturalist Dan Leidecker for the all-new fun 1-mile bike ride from the Visitor Center to the Borrego Palm Canyon Trailhea...read more

FEB 23 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Talk-Tailgate Tour with the only Park Pilot

Join the only CA State Park pilot, Ranger Kelly McCague, for a special presentation about her responsibilities and see the plane up close. Program w...read more

FEB 23 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Garden Walk

Explore the Visitor Center garden with a Park Interpreter and discover some of the special characteristics of desert plants. Meet in front of the Vi...read more

FEB 23 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Sunset/Moonlight Hike

Join Volunteer Naturalists Ted Caragozian and Paul Larson for a desert hike to enjoy the sunset over the mountains and return under the nearly full ...read more

FEB 23 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Campfire -Day Trips

Join Ranger Jennifer for a fun campfire as she discusses day trips you can take in the Park. Both 4WD and 2WD trips are included. Meet at the Borreg...read more

FEB 24 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Roving Naturalists in Borrego Palm Canyon

Volunteer Naturalists Bonnie Clapp and Dan Leidecker will be roaming the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail searching for bighorn sheep and other interesting...read more

FEB 24 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Cahuilla Medicine Chest

Join Volunteer Naturalist Mike Bigelow to learn about the medicine chest full of effective treatments that the Cahuilla people utilized long before ...read more

FEB 24 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: “Song Dog” … The Wiley Coyote

Have you heard them at night? Have you seen them…even during the day? Coyotes are increasing their range and increasing their numbers, and they’re r...read more

FEB 24 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Sunset/Moonlight Hike

Join Volunteer Naturalists Ted Caragozian and Paul Larson for a desert hike to enjoy the sunset over the mountains and return under the nearly full ...read more

FEB 25 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Hike-Elephant Knees

Join Volunteer Naturalists Ted Caragosian and Paul Larson for a strenuous hike up to a remarkable outcrop of marine fossils about 4 million years ol...read more

FEB 26 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Hike- Elephant Safari

The Elephant Tree, which is common south of the border, is rarely found in the U.S. The largest “herd” resides in Alma Wash in Anza-Borrego. Come jo...read more

FEB 26 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Hike- Stroll into the Sunset Wash

Sunset Wash is a picturesque example of the canyons that drain out of the Vallecito Mountains. Come join Volunteer Naturalist Ted Caragozian for a m...read more

FEB 28 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Hike-Truckhaven Rocks

Join Volunteer Naturalists Mary Ekelund and Paul Larson for a moderate 3-mile hike up a wash into a sandstone formation 4-5 million years old. The r...read more