In the heart of the desert, where the sun paints the landscape with hues of warmth and resilience, every plant is a testament to nature's ingenious adaptation. In the arid embrace of the sands, botanical wonders thrive against all odds, whispering tales of tenacity and beauty. The desert, a living testament to the poetry of survival, unfolds its secrets to those who pause to listen, revealing that even in the harshest environments, life finds a way to bloom.
Desert Appreciation Naturalist Hike at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
dom., 02 de jan.
|Morongo Valley
Explore the uniqueness of the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, a lush desert riparian habitat rich in biodiversity. We will explore the vegetation, learning about the ecological importance of the flora, while delve into traditional and modern uses of the flora.
Horário e local
02 de jan. de 2022, 13:00 – 15:15
Morongo Valley, 11055 East Dr, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USA
Sobre o evento
This event is now closed.
Due to limited tickets I ask that you only reserve your spot if you are serious about joining. Read entire post for more info. There is a two ticket limit per person RSVPing, children do not need a ticket.
Explore the uniqueness of the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, a lush desert riparian habitat rich in biodiversity. We will explore the vegetation, learning about the ecological importance of the flora, while delving into traditional and modern uses of the plants. We will learn the importance of protecting biodiversity, how cultivating native plants turning our properties into a thriving ecosystem will help in mitigating climate change.
We will start the morning with a tea made with a cultivated native plant, so please bring your own cup.
For those with a keen interest in medicinal uses or wild foods, we will learn about resources for sourcing native plants and not wildcraft.
This is a complementary event, I ask that you make a cash or check donation to the BIG MORONGO CANYON PRESERVE at the dontation drop box at the kiosk.
Mask must be worn if we come within six feet of others that are not within our own party.
Dogs cannot come on this event. The preserve has a no dog on trail rule.
Meet at the kiosk at BMCP
We start promptly at 9:30 am
LIMIT two per person
If you need to cancel, please contact me directly in advance so that I can free up space
WHAT TO BRING.
CLOSED HIKING SHOES, no sandals or open toes shoes.
Weather appropriate clothing
mask
2 liters of water per person
hat
sunscreen
snacks or lunch (there will be no lunch break but folks are welcome to snack. we will have a 15 minute break)
trash bag for hauling trash out if we find any. Lets help keep the preserve spotless.
