Geology & Paleontology

Forbidden Canyons

01/30/2010 - 7:30pm
01/30/2010 - 9:00pm

Explore the beauty and history of the Carrizo Impact Area through the magic of the photographer's lens.

Location: 
Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center

Speaker: Ernie Cowan
Suggested donation: $5

Salton Sea: The Neglected Treasure

12/12/2009 - 8:00am
12/12/2009 - 4:00pm

The Salton Sea is a treasure of abundant wildlife and mysterious geology. See thousands of white geese, a hill made entirely of volcanic glass, miniature mud volcanoes, and more!

Location: 
ABDSP Visitor Center Flagpole

Level 1 hike
Instructor: Paul Johnson

Taphonomy: Decay, Breakup, Burial and Fossilization

02/10/2012 - 9:00am
02/10/2012 - 12:00pm

This lecture with Dr. Lyndon Murray is open to the public.

Location: 
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

By Dr. Lyndon Murray

Osteology: How Bones Work

01/13/2012 - 9:00am
01/13/2012 - 12:00pm

This lecture with Dr. Lyndon Murray and Dr. Sharron Sussman is open to the public.

Location: 
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

By Dr. Lyndon Murray and Dr. Sharron Sussman

Anza-Borrego: Land Before the Rain Shadow

02/24/2012 - 6:00pm
02/26/2012 - 4:30pm

This two-weekend field course is a general introduction to the geology and paleontology of the Anza-Borrego Desert with expert Paul Remeika. Feb. 24-26 will concentrate on Fish Creek Wash and the Vallecito Badlands. March 16-18 will feature the Borrego Badlands and the western Salton Basin.

Location: 
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

OUTCROP GEOLOGY AND FOSSIL WONDERLAND

Instructor: Paul Remeika

Paleontology Open House

10/23/2011 - 9:00am
10/23/2011 - 12:00pm

The Paleontology Lab's fantastic collection of jaws will be on display at our an Open House at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Visitors will find out just what secrets jaws and teeth can reveal!

Location: 
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

Paleontology Open House

10/22/2011 - 1:00pm
10/22/2011 - 4:00pm

The Paleontology Lab's fantastic collection of jaws will be on display at our an Open House at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Visitors will find out just what secrets jaws and teeth can reveal!

Location: 
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

Canyon of Ten Caves Discovery Hike

12/10/2011 - 9:00am
12/10/2011 - 4:00pm

Join Paul Remeika on this hike through the high cliffs, alcoves, and narrow passageways of Arroyo Tapiado mud caves. The breathtaking views from the summit are phenomenal and well worth the effort!

Location: 
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Instructor: Paul Remeika

Carrizo Corridor and the Imperial Seaway

12/03/2011 - 8:30am
12/03/2011 - 4:30pm

Discover the fascinating geology and paleontology of the Anza-Borrego region on this driving tour with retired Park Ranger Paul Remeika. Fossil shell beaches, reefs, and oyster beds millions of years old will highlight this tour along the western edge of the Vallecito Badlands.

Location: 
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Instructor: Paul Remeika

Salton Sea: The Neglected Treasure

12/04/2011 - 8:00am
12/04/2011 - 4:00pm

The Salton Sea is a treasure of abundant wildlife and mysterious geology. See thousands of white geese, a hill made entirely of volcanic glass, miniature mud volcanoes, and more!

Location: 
Meet at ABDSP Visitor Center Flagpole

Instructor: Paul Johnson
$70 / $60 for ABF members

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